Free art
competitions

Discover free art competitions and contests with no entry fee for artists worldwide. Explore international opportunities to submit creative work, win prizes and gain exposure without paying to participate.

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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

ILLUSTRATION ART BOOK FREE

Post Wave Prize for Illustration 2027 – Children's Book Illustration Competition

The Post Wave Prize for Illustration 2027 invites emerging illustrators worldwide to submit original children's book illustrations inspired by the theme “A Bridge to Another World”, celebrating cr ...

Deadline: 04 Jan 2027

ART ILLUSTRATION PHOTOGRAPHY FREE

Never Such Innocence International Competition 2026/27

The Never Such Innocence International Competition 2026/27 invites young people worldwide to explore the theme “Through My Eyes” through art, poetry and short film. ...

Deadline: 26 Feb 2027

ANIMATION FILM SHORT FILM FREE

Pictoplasma Berlin 2027: Characters In Motion

The Pictoplasma Berlin 2027 Animation Festival now is calling for entries and like very year seeking for any high-grade characters in animation, narration, music visuals, experimental work or motion g ...

Deadline: 01 Feb 2027