Award/Prize
Organizer Information The Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP) is a leading national organization dedicated to advancing design excellence and strengthening the global competitiveness of Korean design industries. Operating under government support, KIDP plays a central role in shaping Korea’s industrial design ecosystem through exhibitions, awards, policy initiatives, and international collaboration. The institution is best […]
Organizer Information The SIYU Award is a leading Swiss photography competition dedicated to supporting emerging photographic talent within Switzerland. Formerly known as the “vfg Young Talent Award for Photography,” the initiative has evolved into a prominent platform for discovering and promoting innovative voices in contemporary photography. The award is organized in collaboration with key actors […]
Organizer Information The Inge Morath Award is administered by the Magnum Foundation in collaboration with the Inge Morath Estate. The Magnum Foundation is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting documentary photographers, visual storytellers, and socially engaged image-makers worldwide. Through grants, fellowships, and educational initiatives, it fosters creativity, diversity, and critical engagement in contemporary photography. […]
Organizer Information This prestigious global competition is organized by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency. For the 2026 edition, the organization has merged its long-standing North American and Italian design contests into a single, unified international platform. The program is designed to celebrate the creative, technical, and sustainable use […]
Organizer Information The Global Peace Photo Award (formerly the Alfred Fried Photography Award) is organized by Edition Lammerhuber in partnership with an esteemed network of cultural and press institutions. Partners include UNESCO, the Austrian Parliament, the World Press Photo Foundation, the International Press Institute (IPI), UNICEF Austria, and the Vienna Insurance Group. This collaborative effort […]
Organizer Information The Japan Illustrators Association (JIA) is a premier professional organization dedicated to the promotion of illustration and the discovery of new talent. Each year, the JIA hosts this prestigious international competition to provide a “gateway” for illustrators who possess exceptional skill but have not yet achieved significant commercial recognition. The contest is closely […]
Organizer Information The Artists’ Collecting Society (ACS) is a leading UK-based, not-for-profit Community Interest Company that administers intellectual property rights, including Artist’s Resale Right (ARR) and copyright, for nearly 2,000 artists and estates. Their membership includes iconic figures such as Lucian Freud, Barbara Hepworth, and Cecily Brown. As a CIC, ACS reinvests its surplus income […]
Organizer Information The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) is one of the world’s leading artists’ communities, located at Mt. San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia. The Wachtmeister Award is a prestigious biennial honor endowed by VCCA Fellow and Board member Linda Wachtmeister and administered by the VCCA Fellows Council. It acknowledges the vital role […]
Organizer Information Organized by the General Secretariat under the Ministry of Culture, Handicrafts, and Tourism of the Republic of Senegal, the Dakar Biennale is a premier international event dedicated to contemporary visual arts. Established to support African creativity and strengthen its presence on the global market, the Biennale serves as a vital platform for artistic […]