The Ultimate GlobalCreative Challenge
The Art World Cup 2026 is the first-ever global competition of its kind, where artists, photographers, illustrators, digital designers, and creatives from every corner of the world can step into the spotlight.
Represent your country. Compete in multiple categories. Captivate the world.
This is not just another art contest — it’s a cultural movement. We’re elevating art to the global stage where it truly belongs, breaking down boundaries and amplifying the voices of creatives everywhere.
This is our World Cup.
- Compete under your country’s banner.
- Bring your culture, your story, your style.
- Help elevate the creative voice of your region.
- Independent voting per category for fairness.
- A format built for discovery — not algorithms.
- A spotlight designed to travel across borders.
Artists can submit up to 6 pieces total, with a maximum of 3 per category. Alternatively, submissions can be spread across multiple categories to showcase versatility.
All works must be original, created solely by the submitting artist, to ensure authenticity and uniqueness.
Categories (10)
Artists are invited to submit their original works in any of the 10 categories below. Each category will be judged and voted on independently, ensuring a focused and fair evaluation for every submission.
Oils, pencil/charcoal, black & white, abstract — classic craft gets its own spotlight.
Photographers compete with equal focus and fair evaluation — no category dilution.
Comic covers, posters, digital design — high impact visuals belong on the world stage.
Movement, storytelling, animation and edits — creativity isn’t limited to still frames.
AI work is welcome in its own category — judged and voted independently.
Every category is evaluated independently to keep comparisons clean and competitive.
Official Rules
Built to protect creators, keep the playing field fair, and ensure the world sees authentic original work.
- Open to all artists age 13 and above.
- All entries must be original and created by the submitting artist.
- Collaborative works must credit all contributors.
- Founders Circle members receive 200 votes to cast during a 2-week voting period.
- Each member can use up to 30 votes per day, but must vote in at least 4 categories each day.
- Votes must be fully used within the voting window.
- Fans can vote 100 times per day across all categories, with a maximum of 30 votes per category.
- Voting options include Single Vote, 3-vote block, and 5-vote block.
- If a 3-vote or 5-vote block is used for an artist, that option can no longer be used for that same artist, but can be applied to other artists.
- Fans earn points for using all available votes within the day.
Zero tolerance for stolen work or harmful content.
- Plagiarism leads to instant disqualification.
- Hate speech, violence, or discriminatory content will not be tolerated and will result in removal from the competition.
- Any violation of these rules will lead to disqualification from the competition.
The Future of Art Begins Here.
Join the Art World Cup 2026 and show the world what you’re made of. It’s time for your art to stand tall on the global stage. Let’s make history together.