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Ten Scary Minutes 2026 - Horror Movie Contest

Ten Scary Minutes 2026 - Horror movie contest, one of the longest ongoing horror movie making contest, now in its 14th edition, is open for entries inviting participants worldwide to create a ten minu ...

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

WRITING POETRY VIDEO

The National Poetry Competition 2026

The National Poetry Competition 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious prizes for a single unpublished poem, organised by The Poetry Society, has been recently opened for entries inviting anyone ...

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

GRAPHIC DESIGN ILLUSTRATION COMMUNICATION DESIGN

Joseph Binder Award 2027

Joseph Binder Award 2027: Under Pressure, competition for graphic design organised by designaustria is now open for entry inviting all designers and illustrators around the world, including students, ...

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

ART SCULPTURE PAINTING FREE

NordArt 2027 – International Call for Artists

NordArt 2027, recently announced as open for entries, invites contemporary artists worldwide to apply for one of Europe's largest international art exhibitions, showcasing painting, sculpture, photogr ...

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

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Global Youth Poster Competition 2026

The Global Youth Poster Competition 2026 invites young creatives aged 15–25 worldwide to design an original poster exploring democracy, civic participation and the transformative power of education. ...

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

PHOTOGRAPHY FREE

Royal Entomological Society 2026 Insect Photography Competition

Royal Entomological Society 2026 Insect Photography Competition has been recently organised by Royal Entomological Society (RES), a UK-based society devoted to the study of insects that invites both a ...

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

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