ADC YOUNG GUNS 24 IS OPEN FOR ENTRIES!

Founded by the Art Directors Club in 1996 as a showcase of emerging creative talent,  ADC Young Guns is a portfolio-based competition for creative professionals 30 years of age or under that has grown to become one of the most coveted accolades in the global creative community.

If you win you will join the eclectic ranks of creative superstars like The Daniels, James Victore, Jessica Walsh, Timothy Goodman, Olimpia Zagnoli, Menno Kluin, CALMATIC, Dana Tanamachi, Christoph Neimann, Ohni Lisle, Kerby Jean-Raymond, Mah Ferraz, AV Rockwell, Stefan Sagmeister, Tré Seals, and so many others. See the YG alumni here.

YG24 is open to creative people 30 or younger with at least two years of professional experience and a portfolio featuring amazing creative work in anything from advertising, graphic design, illustration, photography, filmmaking, animation and beyond.

YG branding and the design of the award are reimagined each year by a past ADC Young Gun winner. This year’s YG24 branding and award are designed by YG23 winner Chantal Jahchan.

Regular Entry Deadline: Thursday, August 27th at 11:59PM ET
Final Entry Deadline:  Thursday, September 24th at 11:59 PM ET 
Please note that the entry fee increases by $50 after August 27th

       


Upcoming ADC Young Guns Events

We're bringing together the How & How team and ADC Young Guns winners for an evening built around the next generation of creative people. 
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
6:30PM-9:00PM at How & How in London


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