Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Provider
- Communication Arts
- Deadline
- 4/13/2027
In short
The Communication Arts 2027 Photography Competition invites photographers worldwide to submit work for a chance to win an Award of Excellence and global exposure in the Communication Arts Photography Annual.
Communication Arts 2027 Photography Competition
By Communication Arts
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 4/13/2027256 days left
Communication Arts Photography Annual
Global Exposure
Award of Excellence
Prestigious Recognition
March 2026 - March 2027
Eligibility Period
9 Categories
Diverse Submission Fields
Overview
The Communication Arts 2027 Photography Competition is now open for entries, seeking to identify and honor outstanding creativity in photography. For 68 years, Communication Arts has celebrated the craft of talented photographers from around the globe, and this competition continues that tradition, offering significant exposure to winning artists. The competition accepts any photograph, regardless of its country of origin, that was first published or produced between March 2026 and March 2027. Entries are judged by a distinguished national jury comprising leading designers, art directors, and photographers. Winning entries will be featured in the Communication Arts Photography Annual, distributed worldwide in both print and digital formats, and showcased on commarts.com. This extensive distribution ensures important exposure for the creators. Additionally, a comprehensive index will provide contact information for the represented photographers, serving as a valuable resource for art directors, designers, and art buyers. The competition explicitly states that AI text-to-image generated submissions will not be accepted.
What to build
Participants must submit original photographs or cinematography projects in various categories, including Advertising, Books, Editorial, For Sale, Institutional, Motion/Cinematography, Self-Promotion, Unpublished, and Student Work. AI text-to-image generated submissions are not accepted.
Prizes
Winner
Winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Photography Annual (print and digital editions, and on commarts.com). Each winning entrant will receive a personalized Award of Excellence and award certificates for firms, individuals, and clients. A comprehensive index will carry contact information of the photographers represented.
Not specified
Key dates
- Work eligibility period startsMarch 2026
- Work eligibility period endsMarch 2027
- Late entry fee applies afterMarch 12, 2027
Eligibility
Any photograph, originating from any country, first published or produced from March 2026 through March 2027 is eligible. Student work created for school assignments is also eligible. AI text-to-image generated submissions are not accepted.
How to enter
- Prepare your entries according to the specified categories.
- Register your entries before the deadline.
- Submit your photographic or cinematographic work.
Judging criteria
- Entries will be selected by a nationally representative jury of distinguished designers, art directors, and photographers.