CelSys, the company behind popular art software Clip Studio Pro, are hosting an international competition for artists to win cash prizes and Wacom tablets. As a huge fan of comic art, I hope as many people as possible take part in this fantastic event!
From the Press Release:
Submit your work to our comic, manga and illustration contest for a chance to win a cash prize, a Wacom Cintiq Pro and even a chance for your artwork to be featured in Japanese media! This contest is open to students enrolled in an Art/Design school, vocational school, school art club, or after school art program.
Submission Period: January 30, 2019 (Wed) - May 9, 2019 (Thurs)
Illustration Category: Original color illustration
Comic Category: Original color/black-and-white comic between 8–48 pages
Webtoon format accepted (At least 30 panels, maximum of 690 x 20,000 pixels)
Full details can be found on the official competition page