Open call: Clip Studio Paint music illustration contest

With the theme of the competition being music, entrants should show original illustrations that capture the art form, from relaxing to melodious harmonies to the use of musical instruments. The winner of the Grand Prize will receive $2 000. Prizes also include Clip Studio Paint activation codes that will be chosen through lottery. Participants should feel free to enter via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, or Facebook, with the hashtag #cspcontest39 to enter.

Submission guidelines

• Entrants should submit original illustrations on the theme of music.
• Entry period: 27 March to 18 April.
• Winner announcements: 14 May (tentative).

Prizes

Grand Prize

• $2 000 cash prize.
• Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, three years) or 10 000 GOLD Social media profile picture frame (image file).

Second place

• $500 cash prize.
• Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, three years) or 10 000 GOLD.
• Social media profile picture frame (image file).

Third to fifth place

• $200 cash prize.
• Clip Studio Paint EX activation code (Dual-device plan, one year) or 5 000 GOLD.
• Social media profile picture frame (image file).

Sixth to tenth place

• $100 cash prize.
• Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, one year) or 3 000 GOLD
• Social media profile picture frame (image file).

How to apply

Entrants should enter their original illustration based on the contest theme via X, Instagram and Facebook, with the hashtag #cspcontest39 to enter before 18 April.

The following entries will not be accepted:

• Entries that are fanart, depict real people or existing characters, products, or brands.
• Illustrations that were traced or copied from illustrations, photos, videos, etc that were not created by the contestant.
• Illustrations created exclusively through the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence).
• Entries by X, Instagram, Facebook message.
• Entries posted with the wrong hashtag(s).

When applying, please keep in mind that your entry will be viewed by a diverse set of people of different nationalities, cultures and ages.

Applicants who do not meet the following conditions will not be individually notified:

• Entries must not discriminate against mental or economical disadvantages, and must not include defamatory elements or profanity.
• Works must not violate individual privacy.
• The entry must not depict nudity or sexual content.
• Entries must not depict child prostitution, pornography, or abuse.
• Entries that disrespect anyone's freedom of religion, politics, belief, occupation, sex, etc.
• Entries that are in breach of the law, public order, or morality.
• Entries that contain socially offensive content.
• Entries that do not fit the contest purpose.

View the original call here.