Opportunity Description

International Deadline: December 20, 2025 – ANKA Art Prize is an international illustration competition that celebrates creativity, originality, and storytelling in contemporary illustration. The prize provides a platform for both emerging and professional illustrators worldwide to showcase their talent and gain recognition.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to illustrators from all countries. Both students and professionals are welcome. All works must be original and created within the last two years. The illustrations must be thematically related and form a coherent body of work.

AWARDS

• Winning works will be featured in the official ANKA Art Prize catalog.
• Selected works will be exhibited online and in a curated showcase in Vancouver.
• Winners will receive certificates and special recognition.

APPLY ONLINE – No Fee

TIMELINE

• Submission deadline: DES 20/2025
• Jury review: FEB 20/ 2026
• Announcement of winners: MAR 01/ 2026
• Exhibition & catalog launch: MAR31 / 2026

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About:
An international illustration award platform that hosts annual open calls for illustrators around the world. Anka Art Prize supports emerging and professional artists through competitions, exhibitions, and curated showcases. Based in Vancouver, Canada.

Opportunity Categories: Draw/Illustration Only. Opportunity Types: Compete. Opportunity Tags: $0 Entry/Application Fee, Deadlines 11 Nov thru Dec, and Open to Artists Worldwide. Benefits: *No Participation Fee.

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