The Illustrations Program 2026 of the Intercontinental Bienal is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Opportunity Details
The Intercontinental Bienal is a global art exhibition showcasing illustrations from artists worldwide.
Global Exposure
Your work could be showcased in exhibitions across multiple continents including America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
Selected projects are promoted through media and digital platforms, expanding your visibility internationally.
Professional Recognition
Selected illustrations receive certification and recognition from the Bienal’s Organizing Committee.
Being chosen by a panel of international experts adds credibility and prestige to your portfolio.
Creative Freedom
Artists can submit illustrations using any technique—traditional, digital, or mixed—with no thematic restrictions.
You decide how many illustrations to present (up to three), allowing flexibility in how you express your vision.
Intellectual Property Respect
The Bienal respects copyright and ensures your work is shared appropriately, while still promoting it widely.
Career Opportunities
Participation can lead to networking with other artists, studios, and companies.
Exposure may open doors to future collaborations, commissions, or gallery invitations.
Open to artists of any nationality, including studios, companies, and independent professionals.
Up to three illustrations may be submitted per participant.
Techniques can be traditional, digital, or mixed.
Each illustration must be described in a PDF or Word document.
File naming format: Country of origin + illustration name + artist's full name.
Maximum illustration size: 90x120 cm or 120x90 cm (smaller sizes allowed).
Submit via the online form or through file transfer apps (Google Drive, OneDrive, WeTransfer) if files exceed 8MB.
Required materials:
Personal details
Project description (doc, docx, or PDF)
Project images (zip or rar format)
Confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission.