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World Illustration Awards 2026
February 17, 2026London, UK / Global Touring
The premier global competition for illustration, organized by the Association of Illustrators. The exposure to art directors and commissioners is a primary benefit, often leading to commercial work.
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Cash prizes, feature in a widely distributed catalogue, and inclusion in a global touring exhibition.
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International. Illustration in any form (commercial, publishing, site-specific, experimental).
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- Language
- No specific requirement
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£2,000 and £1,000 cash prizes for Overall Winners.
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