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Communication Arts 2027 Illustration Competition
Communication Arts — International
Open to illustrators worldwide, the Communication Arts Illustration Competition accepts any illustration first published or produced between January 2026 and January 2027 (AI text-to-image submissions are excluded). Winners receive a personalized aluminum Award of Excellence, worldwide publication in the Illustration Annual, and a feature on the Communication Arts website. Entry fees vary by category, with substantial discounts for student entrants.
Deadline
Jan 8, 2027
Results announced
Mar 22, 2027
Entry fee
Varies by category (published in the organizer's Category Fee schedule); student entries receive substantial discounts
Award / prize
No cash prize — winners receive a personalized aluminum Award of Excellence, worldwide publication in the Illustration Annual, and printed certificates
Audience
Open
Submission format
Digital images as RGB JPG (max 2MB) or motion/animation as MOV, MP4, MPG, or GIF (max 500MB), submitted through the online competition system