Organizer: CELSYS, Inc.

Deadline: July 15, 2026, 23:59 UTC.

Submission Categories
The contest does not use conventional design categories. It is centered on one illustration theme:

• Main submission: original illustration based on “Moon & Stars”

Eligibility
Open to creators worldwide. Entrants must submit via their own X, Instagram, or Facebook accounts. Entries must be original artworks for which the contestant owns the copyright. Multiple entries are allowed, and previously published works may be submitted if they match the theme.
Not accepted: fan art, real people, existing characters/products/brands, traced or copied works, any use of generative AI, nudity, sexual content, discriminatory or defamatory content, illegal content, or works that do not fit the contest purpose. Finalists may be asked to submit timelapse or work files to verify the creation process.

Entry Fee
Free to enter.

Winner Benefits
Awards and prizes include:

• Grand Prize: US$2,000 cash; Clip Studio Paint EX Dual-device plan, 3 years, or 10,000 GOLD; social media profile frame
• 2nd Place: US$500 cash; Clip Studio Paint EX Dual-device plan, 3 years, or 10,000 GOLD; profile frame
• 3rd-5th Place: US$200 cash; Clip Studio Paint EX Dual-device plan, 1 year, or 5,000 GOLD; profile frame
• 6th-10th Place: US$100 cash; Clip Studio Paint PRO Dual-device plan, 1 year, or 3,000 GOLD; profile frame
• Honorable Mentions: 5-10 winners; Clip Studio Paint PRO Dual-device plan, 1 year, or 3,000 GOLD
• Challenger Award: 5 randomly selected winners; same PRO/GOLD prize
• Smartphone Award: 5 randomly selected winners; same PRO/GOLD prize
• Timelapse Prize: 5 randomly selected winners; same PRO/GOLD prize

Core Introduction
The 48th International Illustration Contest by CLIP STUDIO PAINT invites creators to submit original illustrations on the theme “Moon & Stars.” Participants can enter through X, Instagram, or Facebook by posting their artwork with the required hashtag. The contest evaluates quality, thematic relevance, and originality; social media reactions may be used as a reference but are not decisive.