GYCA Awards · Leipzig 2027
2027 GYCA International Youth Art Book Awards
An international art book competition for ages 7–18.
Awards
Key information
- Competition
- 2027 GYCA International Youth Art Book Awards
- Eligibility
- Ages 7–18
- Entry fee
- €70 per work
- Entry period
- 14 Sep – 31 Dec 2026
- Host city
- Leipzig, Germany
- Exhibition
- Being finalized
€70 is the only payment required to enter. It is charged once per work at submission.
Divisions & categories
Open to individual creators aged 7–18. The first launch runs a single entry category — the art book.
Age-based judging groups, if any, follow the official guidelines (being finalized).
Submission & required materials
- Format
- A single PDF file
- Length
- 20+ pages including the cover
- Works per entry
- One work per entry
- Title language
- English title required
- Max file size
- Being finalized
Required at entry
- The art book (single PDF)
- Participant details
- Guardian consent (for minors)
Judging criteria
Originality
A distinctive idea and voice.
Theme & narrative
Clarity and depth of the story.
Expression
Visual and editorial craft.
Completion
How resolved the book feels.
Potential
Room to grow as a creator.
Reviewed by an international jury. Exact weighting follows the official guidelines.
Schedule
All times shown in KST (Asia/Seoul).
- Open Call
- 14 Sep 2026
- Entry Deadline
- 31 Dec 2026 · 23:59 KST
- First Review
- 1–8 Jan 2027
- Official Selection
- 11 Jan 2027
- Leipzig Finalist
- 18 Jan 2027
- Exhibition
- 18–21 Mar 2027
Official Selection & Finalist
Official Selection
Entries that pass the first international review are named Official Selection and receive a certificate.
Leipzig Finalist
Up to 30 works advance as Finalists and are exhibited at the Leipzig international exhibition.
Certificates
Certificates are issued digitally and verifiable.
- Official Selection Certificate
- On selection
- Finalist Certificate
- On advancing to finals
Exhibition support & costs
2027 GYCA Leipzig International Exhibition (planned)
Pending local approvalVenue and official event name to be confirmed on local approval.
Provided by GYCA
- Exhibition of finalist works
- Finalist Certificate
- Artist profile & book showcase
- Photo & video record
Possible participant costs
- Travel & accommodation (if attending in person)
- Artwork shipping (if applicable)
- Optional on-site programs
Amount: Being finalized
Entry costs €70 and nothing more at submission. Any finalist-stage costs are separate, announced only after selection, and are NOT collected on this site at this stage.
FAQ
- How much does it cost to enter?
- €70 per work, charged once at submission. There are no other fees to enter.
- Do finalists pay extra?
- Any finalist-stage costs (e.g., travel) are separate and announced after selection. Nothing extra is collected here now.
- Who can enter?
- Individual creators aged 7–18. Minors need guardian consent.
- What do I submit?
- One art book as a single PDF of 20+ pages including the cover.
Full guidelines and terms are being prepared and will be linked here.