Welcome to Dots x Circles!
Art is not a lonely journey.
Whether you’re just starting or looking for a stage to shine, this space is for you.
We host competitions, publish magazines, and, most importantly, build a community where artists support each other and share inspiration.
You’re invited. Let’s make art matter.
Key Dates
Early Birds Deadline
March
9
2025
Submission Deadline
Extended until
May
31
2025
Longlist Announced
July
31
2025
August
31
2025
Shortlist Announced
Winning Awards Announced
September
30
2025
Which category fits your art style?
Editorial
Publishing
Children’s Publishing
Advertising & Promotion
Fashion Illustration
Pattern & Surface Design
Self-Promotion
Student Illustration
The Winner’s Circle:
Prizes & Recognition
Black Circle Award (Best of the Best)
1 overall winner (Cash Prize US $2000 + Bonus Exposure Rewards)
Red Circle Award
(1st Place in Each Category)
1 winner per category (Cash Prize US $350each + Bonus Exposure Rewards)
Yellow Circle Award
(2nd Place in Each Category)
1 winner per category (Bonus Exposure Rewards)
Blue Circle Award
(3rd Place in Each Category)
Up to 20 winners per category ( Exposure Rewards)
Shortlists
( Exposure Rewards)
Longlists
( Social Media Feature)
Jury Panel
How to Submit
1.Register on the Dots x Circles website.
2.Login and pay the entry fee USD $37 for single entry and USD $54 for multiple entries (up to 5 images per category) (discounts available for General members and Gold members) on the Member Club.
3.Complete the entry form, providing details about yourself and your artwork. Upload your artwork according to category-specific requirements.
Just Released
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Just Released ‧
Dots x Circles Illustration Magazine – Issue 1 - April 2025
Now Available Worldwide!
Dots x Circles Illustration Magazine's debut issue is now available in beautifully printed and convenient digital editions. Order your copy today – wherever you are in the world!
Comes in the printed edition and the Digital edition on Apple Books, Kobo, Magzter, vivlio, Thalia, Hugendubel
Reaching millions of readers
Our magazine is published on international digital platforms, including Apple Books, Kobo, Magzter, Vivlio (in French-speaking regions), Thalia, and Hugendubel(in German-speaking regions), reaching millions of readers.
We also license our magazine to our trusted partner, Ying Creative, in Taiwan for translation into Chinese and publication within Taiwan.
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