Design

Short Description The British Council invites biennales and festivals to apply for the 2025–26 Architecture, Design & Fashion Biennales and Festivals Grants to showcase international designers. Since 2016, the programme has promoted cross-cultural exchange by providing opportunities for design practitioners to connect with biennials and build meaningful international partnerships.  Eligibility We particularly welcome projects that: […]

Short Description ArtPrize is an international art competition and cultural event held annually in Grand Rapids, MI. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds its operating budget, including over $600,000 in prizes and grants, through corporate giving, governmental support, foundations, and individual contributions. ArtPrize is presented in partnership with the City of Grand Rapids, […]

Short Description At Adobe we’re committed to enabling “Creativity for All,” empowering people everywhere with access to the tools, inspiration, and support they need to tell their stories. We established the Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund to provide support to creators during times of extraordinary hardship. Because the more perspectives we see, the better the […]

Short Description Contract design firms, in-house retailer design teams, general contractors, allied trades, fixture manufacturers, and material suppliers* from around the globe are invited to submit projects covering all retail formats.  The competition celebrates exceptional retail experiences ranging from full-line traditional department stores to specialty apparel stores and restaurants to kiosks and pop-up shops. Eligibility […]

Short Description The International Poster Biennial in Lublin is an event of exceptional significance for the world of visual arts, which has successfully promoted contemporary poster art for years. We focus on discovering new directions and trends in graphic design whilst celebrating the diversity of forms and means of expression characteristic of contemporary posters. The […]

Short Description As it did 10 years ago, the SCHWEIZER STROHMUSEUM invites design, art and creative professionals to draw inspiration from the past for new creations of their own. And to this end, it is once again opening up its collection. A wealth of imaginative weaving patterns, delicate decorative objects and exclusive hat models bear […]

Short Description In our cities, we sometimes come across a department store transformed into a public library, a factory into a shopping mall, a church into a contemporary art gallery, a power plant into a discotheque, a shopping mall into housing, an airport into a refugee camp or a water tower into a house… In […]

Short Description In partnership with Villa Karo, we are inviting applications from design professionals based in the UK, Nigeria, and Ghana for an interdisciplinary residency program in Benin in the spring of 2026. This initiative seeks to address climate challenges through collaborative practice and cross-cultural exchange. Eligibility We are supporting two designers—one UK-based and one […]

Short Description Now in its fifth year, the prize has become one of the leading competitions for both art and design with an environmental focus. Artists and designers from across Australia, including young people aged 7 to 18 years, are invited to submit work on the theme of the environment.  This is your chance to […]