he Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2026 is now open for entries, inviting undergraduate and postgraduate art and design graduates from around the world to present their best creative work. Organized by ARTS THREAD, the showcase connects emerging talent with leading industry professionals, offering valuable exposure and career opportunities.
Who Can Enter?
The competition is open to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students in art and design disciplines who graduate between September 2025 and August 2026 (Southern Hemisphere graduates completing after September 2025 are also eligible).
What to Submit
Participants should upload their final-year project, along with selected materials that demonstrate their creative journey. Entries can include:
Final completed project
Research and concept development
Sketches, storyboards, illustrations, and photographs
Digital renderings or prototypes
Embedded YouTube or Vimeo videos (optional)
Applicants may also submit an optional 1–3 minute self-introduction video explaining their project and creative process.
Award Categories
Projects can be submitted under the following categories:
Fashion, Accessories & Textiles
Digital, Visual Communication & Film
Product Design, Architecture & Interiors
Fine Art, Photography, Craft & Jewelry
Participants can tag their project with up to three categories.
Why Participate?
The Global Creative Graduate Showcase provides:
Global exposure alongside graduates from around the world
Evaluation by leading industry professionals
Opportunities to build a professional creative portfolio
Long-term visibility through ARTS THREAD's global platform
In addition, selected competition tracks offer career-focused opportunities, including:
Global Graduate Showcase: International recognition and industry exposure
lululemon Design Challenge: Consideration for Design Assistant roles in Vancouver, relocation support, and gift card awards
TEX+ Accelerator: UK industry placements, networking opportunities, and financial support
How to Enter
Students with an existing ARTS THREAD account can upload a new project and select Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2026 from the Current Competitions menu.
New users must create an ARTS THREAD account, activate it via email, complete their profile, upload their project, and choose Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2026 during submission.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: August 31 2026, 23.59 NYC
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