<p>The International Art &amp; Design Competition 2026, run by Accademia Riaci in Florence, invites artists and designers from around the world to submit works reflecting the 2026 theme "Create your Art Work with Characteristics of Italian Renaissance." It is free to enter, judged on photo submissions, with exhibitions held in Florence for winners.</p><ul><li>Seven categories: Jewelry Making, Jewelry Design, Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Bag Making, and Painting &amp; Drawing</li><li>Eligibility: open to anyone aged 18 or above, any nationality</li><li>Entry submission deadline: 15 January 2026 (online registration closed 31 December 2025)</li><li>Results announced 28 February 2026; winners' works must be shipped to Italy by 1 June 2026; exhibition held in Florence in September 2026</li><li>Prizes: 1st place – full exemption from enrolment and tuition fees for an Accademia Riaci short course (May–Dec 2026); 2nd place – 50% tuition exemption; 3rd place – 30% tuition exemption</li></ul><p>Entries are submitted through the competition's online entry form.</p>