Call for Entry – ANKA Art Prize 2025
About the Prize
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.
Submission Guidelines
Each participant may submit one series of up to 5 illustrations.
The illustrations must be thematically related and form a coherent body of work.
Files should be JPG or PNG format, 300 dpi resolution, each not exceeding 10 MB.
All works, along with the story/concept, artwork details, and artist biography, must be compiled into a single folder or PDF.
Upload the folder/PDF to Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer, and paste the download link in the submission form.
What to Include in Your Submission
Illustrations (up to 5 images)
Short Story / Concept (max 200 words)
Artwork Details: Title of the series and year of creation
Artist Biography (max 150 words), including exhibitions, awards, and recognitions
Awards & Benefits
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.
Timeline
Submission deadline: DES20/2025
Jury review: FEB20/ 2026
Announcement of winners: MAR 01/ 2026
Exhibition & catalog launch: MAR31 / 2026
Fill out the application form on our website and include the required submission link.
For any inquiries, contact us at: info@ankaartprize.com