ISA National Art / Sports Design Competition
Rated Intermediate, these creative competition strands are open through ISA member schools, with Sports Design serving Years 5–13 and other art categories covering relevant pupil groups. Schools manage entry into category or regional judging and national recognition. The main challenge is responding originally to the brief while showing thoughtful design choices, technique and clear visual communication.
Verified information
Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.
Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Intermediate Level
5 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
9–18
School level
ISA member schools (Year 5-13 for Sports Design; all pupil age groups for National Art strands)
Registration method
School Only
Competition stages
Regional or category entry process with national-level judging/finals depending on ISA art strand
Fee
Not yet announced by the organiser
Online / in-person
Hybrid
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
7 Jan 2026
Registration closes
26 Mar 2026
Competition starts
18 Nov 2026
Competition ends
19 Nov 2026
Editorial perspective
Our Take
ISA competitions are restricted to ISA member schools; 2026 Sports Design dates are published and National Art finals are listed in ISA calendar pages.