Organizer 

Japan Illustrators' Association (JIA)

Location 

Worldwide

Deadline

June 30, 2026

Competition Category 

Illustration Competition (no fixed theme, any genre accepted)

Eligibility 

Open to all — Professional or amateur artists, no age or nationality restrictions

Entry Fee

General: 5,000 yen
JIA Member: 4,000 yen

Prizes/Awards

Total Prize Pool: 800,000 yen

Grand Prix/Gold/Platinum: Lifetime membership fee exemption
Silver: Annual fee reduced to 6,900 yen
Bronze: Annual fee reduced to 8,000 yen

Core Introduction 

The JIA Illustration Award is an annual international online illustration competition organized by the Japan Illustrators' Association. The competition aims to discover talented illustrators and provide opportunities to enter the industry. No fixed theme—hand-painted, digital, and 3D works are all welcome. Watched by many professionals in publishing and advertising. Winners gain significant visibility in the international art and design community.