Illustration

A large outdoor exhibition on Currumbin Beach, showcasing over 60 sculptures by local, national, and international artists. Information and Application Details Exhibition Dates: September 12–21, 2025 Submission Deadline: January 31, 2025 (midnight) Location: Currumbin Beach, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia Awards: Over $30,000 in prizes Support: Artist subsidy and installation assistance provided. Eligibility Open to local, […]

Brief Description: Forecast invites artistic practitioners and cultural producers from all creative fields worldwide to apply for its 10th edition of mentorships. This program connects emerging talents with established mentors to develop innovative concepts and showcase them at international events. Information & Application Details: Application Deadline: February 10, 2025. Program Stages: Mentors select three concepts […]

The World Illustration Awards (WIA), presented by the Association of Illustrators (AOI) in partnership with the Directory of Illustration, is a global celebration of creativity in illustration. Now in its 10th year, the awards recognize excellence across various categories and provide extensive networking, promotional opportunities, and professional development for entrants.   Information and Application Details: […]

The SIM Residency is an international self-directed artist-in-residence program in Reykjavik, Iceland for visual artists, sound designers, researchers, curators, creative writers, cross-disciplinary artists, performance, dance, and all various forms of creators and scientists. The main objective of the residency is to provide a venue for international artists to take part in the Icelandic art scene, […]

The Starving Artist invites male-identifying (he/they) artists to participate in The Vulnerable Man, a virtual exhibition and publication that centers on masculinity, men’s mental health, and lived experiences in non-traditional male bodies. This project seeks to challenge stereotypes, foster vulnerability, and create a space for meaningful dialogue about what it means to live as a man […]

Apila’s First Printing Award is an international illustrated picture book contest to promote creativity and enrich children’s literature with an educational scope.The aim of this competition is to promote the production of children’s picture books, illustrated by illustrators with no previous published works.Illustrators, regardless of nationality, may submit a project of an illustrated picture book for […]

Oratoria, a literary magazine based in London, UK, invites submissions for its May 2025 issue. Established in 2018 and relaunched in 2022, Oratoria focuses on diverse, unique voices in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art, and photography. This issue aims to showcase creative works that challenge beliefs, provoke thought, and inspire.   Information & Application Details: • […]