2025 Banff Mountain Photo Essay Competition
Who may enter The competition is open to amateur and professional photographers. Short description The competition is organized by the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Canada. “ The competition’s goal is to showcase the best in mountain-themed photo essays – to recognize the best stories told through a series of still images. We invite […]
EuroNatur Photo Competition 2025
Who may enter The competition is open to nature photographers living in Europe. Short description The competition is organized by the EuroNatur, a non-profit foundation based in Radolfzell, Germany. “ For the 32nd time, EuroNatur and its partners in the photo competition are inviting both amateur and professional photographers to capture images of the diverse […]
LensCulture New Visions Photography Awards
Who may enter The competition is open to all photographers over the age of 18. Short description The competition is organized by the LensCulture, a photography magazine based in Netherlands. There are 6 categories: • HUMANITY (series): Identity, People, Portraits, Interactions, Groups, Cultures and Sub-Cultures • STORYTELLING (series): Documentary, Reportage, Fictional Narratives • PLACE (series): Urban, […]
The 47th Nimrod Literary Awards
Who may enter The Nimrod Literary Awards are open internationally. Short description The Nimrod International Journal (a literary journal founded in 1956 at The University of Tulsa, Oklahoma) welcomes submissions for the 47th Nimrod Literary Awards – The Katherine Anne Porter Prize for Fiction & The Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry. Fiction: 7,500 words maximum (one […]
The Masters Review Winter Short Story Award for New Writers 2025
Who may enter The competition is open to emerging writers. Short description The competition is organized by The Masters Review, an American literary magazine and book publisher. “ We welcome submissions of previously unpublished fiction or creative nonfiction up to 6,000 words. Bret Anthony Johnston, author of the new novel We Burn Daylight, will select this year’s […]
Edinburgh Essay Award 2025
Who may enter The competition is open to anyone aged 16 and over. Short description The contest is organized by Scottish Arts Trust, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. “ Announcing a new non-fiction prize for features, memoirs, travelogues, philosophical reflections or insightful analyses of historic or contemporary issues. You may submit an essay on any theme, up […]
Wildlife Artist of the Year 2025
Who may enter The competition is open to all artists, both amateur and professional, aged 15 years and over. Short description The Wildlife Artist of the Year is an annual wildlife art competition organized by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. Entries must correspond to one of the eight categories: • Abstract World • Animal Behaviour […]
42nd International Illustration Contest
Who may enter The competition is open to illustrators from around the world. Short description The competition is organized by Celsys, a Japanese graphics software company. Each participant may submit one or more illustrations on the theme: Cooking & Cuisine. “ Draw an original illustration of your favorite foods! Draw sweet treats to vegetables, fruits, […]
HERALBONY ART PRIZE 2025
Continuing our mission to celebrate the exceptional talents of artists with disabilities, the HERALBONY Art Prize will return in 2025 with a reaffirmed commitment. Last year, the Prize received 1,973 artwork submissions by artists representing 28 countries and regions worldwide. Inspired by our inaugural award, we strive to reach higher—because we believe diversity is indeed […]