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49th International Illustration Contest
Competition opportunity. Deadline: 2026-11-04
- Type
- Award
- Organizer
- Celsys (Clip Studio Paint)
- Deadline
- 4 November 2026
- Where
- Online
- Compensation
- US$2,000 cash prize for Grand Prize; additional prizes include Clip Studio Paint activation codes (varying durations) and 3,000–10,000 GOLD; winners also receive social media profile picture frames
- Disciplines
- Illustration, Digital Art
About this opportunity
The 49th International Illustration Contest by Clip Studio Paint invites artists worldwide to submit original illustrations of 'Spooky Creatures' with a focus on creativity and authenticity. Entries must be submitted via X, Instagram, or Facebook using the hashtag #cspcontest49, with strict rules against fanart, AI-generated content, and traced work. Winners will be announced in early December 2026.
Who can apply
- Open to artists worldwide who submit original illustrations of 'Spooky Creatures'.
- No fanart, real people, existing characters, or generative AI use allowed.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.
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