FIO Bird Illustration Competition 2027
FIO Bird Illustration Competition 2027 is now open for entries!
Competition Details
Brief Overview
The first FIO Bird Illustration Competition 2027 invites illustrators and nature enthusiasts worldwide to explore birds through scientific, naturalist and conceptual artwork, combining observation and creativity as part of the Extremadura Birdwatching Fair.
Competition Details
The FIO Bird Illustration Competition 2027 is organised by the Dirección General de Turismo de la Junta de Extremadura for the 22nd Extremadura Birdwatching Fair in Spain, connecting artistic practice with ornithological knowledge.
The theme is “Birds”, with four categories:
➜ F1 - Scientific Illustration - educational depictions explaining birds.
➜ F2 - Naturalist Illustration - birds observed in their environment.
➜ F3 - Conceptual Illustration - imaginative interpretations.
➜ F4 - Young Illustrators - ages 12-18; entrants under 18 may enter only F4.
An anonymous jury considers scientific accuracy where relevant, artistic quality, originality and conservation; organisers, sponsors and associated companies cannot enter.
Copyright remains with artists, while winning works may be reproduced with attribution for non-profit competition promotion; selected works may join permanent or travelling exhibitions.
Winners and finalists will be notified by email from January 18, 2027.
The awards ceremony will take place on February 27, 2027, at Monfragüe National Park, Spain.
Submission requirements
➜ Submit through the official online form: one different artwork per category, using traditional or digital techniques.
➜ Work must be original, unpublished, never entered in another competition, and free of AI assistance; no signatures, initials or text.
➜ JPG, maximum 5 MB, A3 (420 × 297 mm), RGB; scan traditional artwork.
➜ Add a Spanish or English description of maximum 200 characters.
➜ Filename: category code plus title or pseudonym, underscores replacing spaces; no author name, punctuation, accents or special characters.
➜ Finalists supply A2, 300 dpi, CMYK files; absent winners must send a presentation video.
Eligibility
Open worldwide to illustrators and amateur artists aged 12 and over.
Benefits
➜ F1, F2 and F3: €800 per category winner, subject to tax.
➜ F4: illustration materials worth €200.
➜ Twelve winning and finalist works will be printed for exhibition at FIO, February 26-28, 2027; special mentions may also be awarded.
Entry fees
The competition is free to enter.
