Opportunity Description

International Deadline: January 8, 2027 – Introduce your work to the world. Enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in illustration, the Communication Arts Illustration Competition.

Any illustration first published or produced from January 2026 through January 2027 is eligible. Selected by an international jury of distinguished designers, art directors and illustrators, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Illustration Annual, in print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work. As a service to art directors, designers and art buyers, a comprehensive index will carry contact information of the illustrators represented.

AWARDS
Each winning entrant will receive a personalized Award of Excellence, milled from solid aluminum, and award certificates issued for firms, individuals and clients.

CA’s Award of Excellence is one of the most-coveted awards in the industry. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession.

CATEGORIES & FEES
These categories are judged by the Design jury and will appear in the Design Annual. For a list of fees, please download the category PDF.

APPLY ONLINE

If you have any other questions, you can reach us by:
Email: competition@commarts.com
Phone: (650) 326-6040

Communication Arts magazine is the premier source of inspiration for everyone involved in visual communications.

Opportunity Categories: Draw/Illustration Only. Opportunity Types: Compete. Opportunity Tags: Deadlines 01 Jan thru Feb and Open to Artists Worldwide. Benefits: Exhibition - Online, In-Kind Benefit, and Publication.

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