Wacom Holds 2nd "WCCC CC" Creative Contest for Students, Applications Open May 15
Wacom is hosting its 2nd "WCCC CC" Creative Contest for students from member schools of its Wacom Creators College Club program. Submissions for still image works, inspired by a heartfelt theme, will be accepted from May 15, 2026. The contest offers significant prizes, including professional Wacom devices and creative industry experiences, aiming to foster student creativity.
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Wacom Co., Ltd. will hold the 2nd "WCCC CC (Wacom Creators College Club Creative Contest)" creative contest for students belonging to member schools of its educational support program, "WCCC (Wacom Creators College Club)". Submissions will begin on Friday, May 15, 2026.
This contest aims to provide a platform for expression and opportunities for growth to students who challenge themselves creatively, as part of WCCC's initiatives. The first contest, held for the first time in 2025, received 786 entries from 80 WCCC member schools nationwide, gathering diverse and enthusiastic works. In response to this positive feedback, the second contest has now been decided.
For this second installment,
"When I can say goodbye, I'll say goodbye
When I can say thank you, I'll say thank you
When I can say I love you, I'll say I love you"
under this theme, we are seeking still image works expressed with students' free ideas.
The judging panel for this contest will include Mitsuhiro Arita, an illustrator with extensive experience in commercial illustration, and Takashi Honjo, a concept artist/art director who has been involved in large-scale game development.
The Grand Prix winner will receive the "Wacom® Cintiq® Pro 17," a 17.3-inch model from the "Wacom Cintiq Pro" series of professional pen displays. The Semi-Grand Prix winner will receive the "Wacom MovinkPad Pro 14," which allows for creative work outdoors or on the go without the need for a PC connection. Additionally, both winners will be offered experiential opportunities that broaden their horizons for future creative activities, such as visits to creative studios and discussions with creators. Outstanding works are also planned to be exhibited at Wacom-sponsored events.
■ "WCCC CC" Event Overview
WCCC CC (Wacom Creators College Club Creative Contest)
• Submission Period: Friday, May 15, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026
• Eligibility: Must belong to a WCCC member school and be 15 years or older (parental consent required for those under 18)
• Theme:
When I can say goodbye, I'll say goodbye
When I can say thank you, I'll say thank you
When I can say I love you, I'll say I love you
• Work Format: Still image works (illustrations, 3D, etc., any format)
• Number of Submissions: 1 work per person
• How to Apply: Enter required information on the application page and submit your work data (Please check the special page for details)
• Participation Fee: Free
• Announcement Method:
Works passing final review: To be published on the contest website in mid-October 2026
Final results announcement: To be announced and exhibited at "Connected Ink 2026," scheduled to be held on Friday, November 27 – Saturday, November 28, 2026
▶ For contest details and application, click here:
https://tablet.wacom.co.jp/wccc/contest/
■ Awards and Benefits
• Grand Prix (1 winner):
Wacom Cintiq Pro 17, CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX (2-device plan/24-month license), shortcut device Orbital 2, 2.5D print of one of your works (up to A3 size)
Exhibition of work at "Connected Ink 2026" and gift of exhibited work / Award ceremony and judges' comments
Domestic Creative Tour (Winter 2026: creative studio visit, discussion with professional creators, Wacom office tour)
• Semi-Grand Prix (1 winner):
Wacom MovinkPad Pro 14, CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO (2-device plan/24-month license), shortcut device Orbital 2 STERNA, 2.5D print of one of your works (up to A3 size)
Exhibition of work at "Connected Ink 2026" and gift of exhibited work / Award ceremony and judges' comments
Domestic Creative Tour (same content as above)
• High School Award (1 winner):
Wacom MovinkPad 11, CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO (1-device plan/12-month license), shortcut device Luminella
Exhibition of work at "Connected Ink 2026" and gift of exhibited work / Award ceremony and judges' comments
• TOP10 Artists:
Wacom pen tablet or pen display, CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO (1-device plan/12-month license), shortcut device Luminella
Exhibition of work at "Connected Ink 2026" and gift of exhibited work / Award ceremony and judges' comments
• TOP100 Artists:
Exhibition of work at "Connected Ink 2026" and gift of exhibited work
■ Sponsors (in no particular order)
Shoei Co., Ltd. / CLIP STUDIO PAINT (CELSYS, Inc.) / BRAIN MAGIC Inc.
■ Judges
Mitsuhiro Arita (CEO of 312STUDIO Inc. / Illustrator)
Began working as a freelance illustrator in 1996. Active in a wide range of fields including games, books, and anime, such as Final Fantasy and Berserk: The Golden Age Arc. Established 312STUDIO Inc. in 2022 and began planning, manufacturing, and selling original products. In recent years, in addition to participating in events and giving lectures both domestically and internationally, including North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, he also performed live at Nara Gastronomy Night Expo and Kyoto Tsutaya Books last year.
Takashi Honjo
(CEO of IZE Inc. / Concept Artist / Art Director)
Involved in the development of FINAL FANTASY X/XII/XIII/Type-0/XV at Square Enix, serving as Art Director during the operation of XV.
Later moved to Luminous Productions, working on concept art for "FORSPOKEN," and became independent after its launch.
Currently contracted with multiple game studios, he is involved in various art projects daily, utilizing 3DCG, VR modeling, and game engines.
*Other judges will be announced sequentially as soon as they are decided.
■ What is WCCC (Wacom Creators College Club)?
WCCC is a free educational support program for educational institutions nationwide, including universities, vocational schools, and high schools, that are involved in creative education. Currently, 346 schools (as of March 2026) are members. Students and faculty members of member schools can purchase Wacom products at academic prices and utilize benefits that support learning, such as exclusive educational materials and digital assets.
This contest is being held as part of these WCCC initiatives.
▶ For more details on WCCC, click here:
https://tablet.wacom.co.jp/wccc/
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