{"id":6162,"date":"2026-06-10T15:49:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T10:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internshala.com\/competitions\/?p=6162"},"modified":"2026-06-10T15:49:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T10:19:53","slug":"copic-award-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internshala.com\/competitions\/copic-award-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"COPIC AWARD 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccc<strong>About the Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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. 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Indian students are eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Applicant Type:<\/strong> Entries are generally for individual participants; group entries are not accepted in current 2026 listings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artwork Requirement: <\/strong>The submitted work must be original and created using Copic products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use of Other Materials:<\/strong> Other art materials can be used along with Copic products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Theme Rule: <\/strong>There is no fixed theme, allowing freedom in illustration, fine art, craft, and design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artwork Size Limit:<\/strong> Physical work should be within 420 mm \u00d7 297 mm \u00d7 300 mm and weigh 5 kg or less, as per current 2026 listing details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI Rule: <\/strong>Artworks created using generative AI are prohibited in current 2026 rules listings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Judging Process:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First Round: Five selected judges review works published on the COPIC AWARD website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Round: Conducted using the original physical artwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visibility: <\/strong>Accepted submissions are published on the official COPIC AWARD website, helping participants showcase their work globally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0;color:#f0f0f0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc6 <strong>Benefits for the Participants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grand Prize:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second Prize: <\/strong>Reported for 2 winners, including US$1,000, Copic product sets, trophy, certificate, art book, and winner interview feature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future Generation Art Prize:<\/strong> Special recognition for young creators, including Copic product prizes and award materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Judges\u2019 Awards: <\/strong>Selected winners receive special Copic product sets, trophy, certificate, and art book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finalist Benefits:<\/strong> Top finalists receive special COPIC AWARD 2026 product sets, certificate, and commemorative art book.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udcccAbout the Event COPIC AWARD 2026 is an international art and illustration competition inviting creators worldwide to submit original artwork made using Copic products. 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