PosterFor Launches the 5th International Poster Competition for 2026

Poster designers and visual artists from around the world are invited to participate in the 5th Poster for___. International Poster Competition, organized by PosterFor, an international platform dedicated to poster design and visual communication.

The competition encourages artists to use the power of poster art to express ideas, raise awareness, and respond to contemporary social, cultural, environmental, and technological issues through compelling visual messages.

Six Competition Categories

The 2026 edition is organized into six categories:

• Poster for Climate
• Poster for Technology
• Poster for Art
• Poster for Culture
• Poster for 17 UN SDGs Topics
• Drawing / Art

The Drawing / Art category is reserved for hand-drawn poster works related to the themes above. Digital drawing is not preferred in this category.

Deadline

The submission deadline is July 31, 2026.

Participants must submit their entries via email and follow the official technical specifications and file-naming requirements provided by the organizers.

Eligibility

The competition is open to designers, illustrators, artists, and poster makers worldwide.

Category F (Drawing / Art) is specifically intended for hand-drawn posters created by participants under the age of 19.

Awards and International Exposure

The Golden Winner in each category will receive a trophy, while all awarded participants will receive an Award Certificate by email.

In addition, more than 200 awarded and selected designers will receive certificates recognizing their achievements.

One of the most attractive opportunities offered by the competition is the international exposure available to selected participants. Chosen posters will be displayed on a digital billboard in Times Square, New York City, and selected works will become part of the permanent exhibition archive on the PosterFor website.

Entry Fee

The entry fee is USD 40 per submission.

Technical Requirements

Entries must be submitted in accordance with the competition’s technical guidelines, including file size, format, dimensions, and naming conventions. Submissions are accepted exclusively by email.

For complete rules, technical specifications, and submission details, participants should consult the official competition guidelines.

Official Website:
https://www.posterfor.com/

Technical Guidelines:
https://www.posterfor.com/_files/ugd/75f115_755dfe69666e41ea9fb38502df9eedc2.pdf