COPIC AWARD 2026
Too Marker Products Inc.
📌About the Event
COPIC AWARD 2026 is an international art and illustration competition inviting creators worldwide to submit original artwork made using Copic products. The 2026 edition is the 9th edition of the award, built around the idea of connecting Copic users globally. The theme is open, so students and artists can submit creative work across illustration, fine art, craft, and mixed-media formats.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: International art, illustration, craft, and creative design competition
- Mode of Conduct: Online submission through the official COPIC AWARD website
- Final Round: Final judging is conducted using the original physical artwork, so shortlisted participants may need to send their artwork for final evaluation.
- Theme: Open theme — no fixed topic
- Accepted Work: Original artwork created using Copic products; other materials may also be used.
- Global Reach: The previous edition received 4,796 works from 72 countries and regions, making it a strong international platform for student artists.
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Opens: April 1, 2026
- Artwork Submission Period: May 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026, 23:59 JST
- Registration Deadline: June 30, 2026, 23:59 JST
- First-Round Results: August 2026
- Final Results: November 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility: Open to everyone, regardless of age, gender, nationality, genre, or experience level. Indian students are eligible.
- Applicant Type: Entries are generally for individual participants; group entries are not accepted in current 2026 listings.
- Artwork Requirement: The submitted work must be original and created using Copic products.
- Use of Other Materials: Other art materials can be used along with Copic products.
- Theme Rule: There is no fixed theme, allowing freedom in illustration, fine art, craft, and design.
- Artwork Size Limit: Physical work should be within 420 mm × 297 mm × 300 mm and weigh 5 kg or less, as per current 2026 listing details.
- AI Rule: Artworks created using generative AI are prohibited in current 2026 rules listings.
- Judging Process:
- First Round: Five selected judges review works published on the COPIC AWARD website.
- Final Round: Conducted using the original physical artwork.
- Visibility: Accepted submissions are published on the official COPIC AWARD website, helping participants showcase their work globally.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Grand Prize: Reported 2026 prize includes US$1,500, a complete 358-color Copic Sketch set, Copic product sets, trophy, certificate, commemorative art book, interview feature, and possible paid promotional commission.
- Second Prize: Reported for 2 winners, including US$1,000, Copic product sets, trophy, certificate, art book, and winner interview feature.
- Future Generation Art Prize: Special recognition for young creators, including Copic product prizes and award materials.
- Judges’ Awards: Selected winners receive special Copic product sets, trophy, certificate, and art book.
- Finalist Benefits: Top finalists receive special COPIC AWARD 2026 product sets, certificate, and commemorative art book.