The 5th Poster for___. International Poster Competition is the latest edition of the international poster design contest run by Poster For__. The competition invites poster makers to use visual communication as a way to express a stance, raise awareness and respond to issues that matter in contemporary society.
For 2026, the competition is organized around six categories: Poster for Climate, Poster for Technology, Poster for Art, Poster for Culture, Poster for 17 UN SDGs Topics, and Drawing/Art. The Drawing/Art category is specifically for hand-drawn poster topics connected to the other categories, with digital drawing not preferred.
Entrants submit their posters by email, following the competition’s technical format and file-naming requirements. With its emphasis on public-interest themes, social awareness and poster-based visual storytelling, the competition is suited to designers and artists who want to develop strong graphic messages for an international audience.
Entry fee: $40 per submission.
Eligibility
Open to designers and artists worldwide; Category F, Drawing/Art, is for hand-drawn posters by entrants under 19, and all submissions must follow the stated poster format and technical requirements.
Prize
The golden winner in each category will receive a trophy, and all awarded designers will receive an Award Certificate by email. More than 200 awarded and selected designers will receive certificates, selected posters will be exhibited on a Times Square billboard in New York City, and selected work will be permanently showcased on the PosterFor website and exhibition record.