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ART ON CLIMATE INTERNATIONAL ILLUSTRATION CONTEST

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Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

LOCATION: Hong Kong

The “Art on Climate” International Illustration Competition is a collaborative initiative organized by Fingertips Company Limited and sponsored by Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI). By inviting illustrators and video creators to explore the theme of climate change, they provide a global stage for innovative ideas and real-world solutions. Through this creative lens, they aim to inspire people to move beyond awareness and take meaningful action in their own lives.

ELIGIBILITY:

Any person aged 18 or above, from any location, is eligible to participate. Aged 18 or above on 17 May 2026

Participants are invited to submit original works on the theme of “climate change”. Participants should draw inspiration from one or more of the following topics as a starting point of their artworks from the programme website

Artwork Specifications:

Must be original works relevant to the theme of the competition and submitted by participants on an individual basis.

Each participant may submit up to three illustrations and three animated videos.

The submitted illustration(s) or animated video(s) must not have been previously published or used for any other purpose, and must not have been previously awarded or currently be participating in other competition selections.

Submissions must not include any signatures, words, symbols, pictures, or voiceovers (for animated videos) that identify the participants.

Each illustration or animated video must be accompanied by a short description (minimum 30 words, maximum 100 words).

Illustration Category:

The artwork(s) must be in a flat image and created in colour.

The artwork(s) can be created using any medium, including painting, computer software, and mixed media. However, artworks generated by artificial intelligence are not accepted. The use of photographs and clip art is prohibited.

Should be in A3 size (297mm x 420mm), in either horizontal or vertical format.

Must be uploaded in JPG format, with a resolution of no less than 300 dpi, and the total size of each entry should be no more than 10MB.

Animated Video Category

The animated video(s) must be between 10 and 15 seconds long.

The aspect ratio should be either 9:16 (vertical, minimum resolution of 1080X1920 pixels) or 1:1 (square, minimum resolution of 1080X1080 pixels).

Must be uploaded in MP4 or MOV format, with the total file size for each submitted animated video no more than 30MB.

Any production techniques or tools may be used, provided the work is original.

Background music is preferred and must not have any copyright issues.

Voiceovers are not allowed. Any text on the video, including but not limited to captions, subtitles, must be in English.

BENEFIT:

Illustration Category

Champion certificate and prize of €2,000

1st runner-up: e-certificate and prize of €1,500

2nd runner-up: e-certificate and prize of €1,000

Merit: e-certificate and prize of €150

Animated Video Category

Champion: e-certificate and prize of €2,000

1st runner-up: e-certificate and prize of €1,500

2nd runner-up: e-certificate and prize of €1,000

All winners will receive a customized award certificate by email.

The winning illustrations and animated videos will be put on display in a virtual exhibition.

23 winning illustrations will be selected based on the 100-point scale that judges used for rating. The three artworks that received the highest number of points will be ranked as Champion, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up accordingly, whereas the other 20 selected winning artworks will be ranked as Merit.

3 winning animated videos will be selected based on the 100-point scale that judges used for rating. The three artworks that received the highest number of points will be ranked as Champion, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up accordingly.

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15TH ANNUAL MANGA KINGDOM TOTTORI INTERNATIONAL COMIC ART CONTEST

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Application Deadline: August 31st, 2026

LOCATION: Japan

The 15th Annual Manga Kingdom Tottori International Comic Art Contest is open for submission. The contest will be accepting submissions under the following three categories. All entries must reflect the theme “Clothes.”
1-frame manga (1 page)
4-frame manga (1-8 pages)
4 to 24 page manga story
(Artists can submit to multiple categories and can make multiple entries. Co-produced works will also be accepted.)

ELIGIBILITY:

Entries must be original works that have not been previously published
or publicly released. (Works published as doujinshi are acceptable.)

There are no specific eligibility requirements, and submissions from artists of all ages and nationalities will be accepted.

Submissions must be received between April 20th, 2026, and August 31st, 2026 (no later than this date).

Requirements:

General criteria:

Original paper size must be B4 (257mm X 364mm) or A4(210mm X 297mm).

Write the title and text in Japanese or in your own native language.

Submitted work may be in color or black and white (or a combination of both).

Page numbers should be clearly visible at the bottom of each page.

For hand-drawn hard copy:

Double-sided works will not be accepted.

Title and text must be clearly written and readable.

For soft copy:

The file format of the submitted data must be in .pdf format

For black and white data submissions, we recommend a display resolution of 600dpi or more.

For color data submissions, we recommend a display resolution of 350dpi or more.

Submitting Works:

Submitting the original work (hard or soft copy)

For paper submission, submit one original sized copy in A4 sized paper.
Ensure that title and text are clearly written and readable before sending.

For soft copy submission, submit in a CD-R or DVD-R.

Include one Application Form per entry.

Submitted copy will not be returned.
Send submissions to:
Manga Kingdom Tottori International Comic Art Contest Office
Work Submission Section (c/o MediBang Inc.)

SHIBUYA PLACE Level 2

1-10-5 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku,Tokyo 150-0043 JAPAN

Submitting via the website

Access the online application form, fill in the required fields, and upload the file data.

Application Form URL Link: https://forms.gle/Xr532fz6FSTR1W6Y9

Required Information: Application Category, Entry Title, Nationality, Name, Contact Details, Birthdate, Gender, Occupation (or School Name and Grade), Pen Name / Pseudonym.

Data Format and File Size Limits: Data must be submitted in .pdf format (name the pdf after the title of your work).
The maximum size for upload is 100MB.

BENEFIT:

The selection committee will review all three categories and select one work to be awarded the Grand Prize. Additional works will be considered for other awards. The contest prizes consist of the following:

1 work will be awarded the Grand Prize consisting of a certificate and 500,000 yen.

2 works will be awarded merit awards consisting of a certificate and 100,000 yen.

Approximately 3 works will be awarded a selection committee award consisting of a certificate and 50,000 yen.

Approximately 3 works will be awarded a U-15 youth manga artist prize (for artists 15 years of age and younger) consisting of a certificate and prize item (30,000 yen value).

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