Connecting Dots
Creating Circles

-Bridging Art and Opportunity-

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

June 7

2025

Longlist Announced

July 31

2025

August 31

2025

Shortlist Announced

Winning Awards Announced

September 30

2025

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 (First Place in Each Category) – 1 winner per category (Cash Prize US $350each + Bonus Exposure Rewards)
Yellow Circle Award (Second Place in Each Category) – 1 winner per category (Bonus Exposure Rewards)
Blue Circle Award (Third Place in Each Category) – Up to 20 winners per category ( Exposure Rewards)
Shortlists – ( Exposure Rewards)
Longlists – ( Social Media Feature)

Jury Panel

Awards Jury

Martin Haake

Award winning illustrator

Connie Lim

Professional illustrator
Fashion art educator

Kelsey Robinson

Illustrator / Motion Designer

Erin McManness Rodda

Founder and Illustrator

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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.