Art Directors Club of Europe

Art Directors Club of Europe It is the network of 23 European creative clubs, gathering more than 5.000 creatives. The gateway to Europe's creative community.

The Art Directors Club of Europe is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1990, whose mission is to foster and reward excellence in European design and advertising. The Art Directors Club of Europe – ADCE – is a non-for-profit organisation created in 1990 by a group of professional design and advertising associations from across Europe. Owned and managed by its members, ADCE stands for the valu

e of Europe’s cultural diversity, simultaneously favouring and benefiting European national clubs. ADCE represents the best of local European advertising and design in an increasingly globalised market. We passionately believe that only if we are a diverse, connected and collaborative European creative community can we solve complex problems. Internationally recognised as an authoritative voice, ADCE is the platform for the creative community to unite, interact, foster, explore, promote and celebrate creativity as a multi-solution approach. ADCE brings creatives together in Europe and beyond through its annual awards, events, educational programmes and publications.

New Edition. New Opportunities. 💫👀 Looking for the right category for your next award-winning project?The 35th   introdu...
16/06/2026

New Edition. New Opportunities. 💫

👀 Looking for the right category for your next award-winning project?

The 35th introduce a new discipline and several new categories, giving creative work more ways to shine and more opportunities to be recognised. 🏅

Whether your project is driven by technology, strategy, local culture, or industry-specific insight, there may be a perfect place for it this year.

The Call for Entries is open. Check out all the news on the Awards platform - Link in Bio 🔗

09/06/2026

Hey students, this one’s for you!

The 2026 are now open for entries ✨

If you’ve got a university project or portfolio piece you’re proud of, this is your chance to put it in front of top creatives and educators from across Europe. 💫

Open to students and recent graduates from all over Europe, the awards celebrate talent in design, advertising, craft, and visual communication — open to everyone, no need to be a member, really everyone is welcome.

🏆 Winners gain international visibility and contribute to Global Creative College Rankings, giving your work an extra boost on a global stage.

📅 Deadline: August 14th

👉 All details + entry link in bio

A special shoutout to , who created this year’s campaign. His journey started here too! Next time, it could be your work shaping the face of the ADCE Student Awards. 🙌🏻



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✨ A new chapter begins at ADCE.📣We are proud to welcome Dörte Spengler-Ahrens, Chairwoman of , as the new President of t...
02/06/2026

✨ A new chapter begins at ADCE.

📣We are proud to welcome Dörte Spengler-Ahrens, Chairwoman of , as the new President of the Art Directors Club of Europe for the next three years.

Dörte’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for , as we introduce a renewed awards structure designed to make Europe’s premier creative competition more open, representative, and accessible.

With a long-standing commitment to creative excellence, diversity, and leadership, Dörte will help shape the future of ADCE and strengthen our mission to champion the best of European creativity. 💫

As we look ahead, we would also like to thank , former president, for his leadership and dedication during his presidency. His tenure marked a transformative period for ADCE, including guiding the organisation through its integration with and helping expand opportunities for European creatives within a global network.

We look forward to this exciting new chapter and everything that lies ahead.
Welcome, Dörte! 🚀

⚡️ With the new   2026 edition, the eligibility system has evolved.From now on, everyone who has entered work in the com...
28/05/2026

⚡️ With the new 2026 edition, the eligibility system has evolved.

From now on, everyone who has entered work in the competitions listed below can submit their projects to the ADCE Awards and compete on Europe’s creative stage 🏆✨

ADCE Member Competitions:

- Venus Awards
- FARA Festival
- Pygmalion Awards
- Czech Republic Awards
ADC Estonia - Kuldmuna
- Vuoden Huiput
- Ad Black Sea Festival
- ADC Wettbewerb
Greece: EBGE Awards
- Golden Blade Awards
FÍT Keppnina
- ICAD Awards
- ADCI Awards
- LADC Awards
- ADC*LT Awards
- Dutch Creativity Awards
- Festival CCP
- ADC*RO
- Zlatý Klinec
ADC Slovenia - SOF
Spain: - Laus Awards, - Premios c de c
- ADC Awards
NEW MEMBER! .turkiye - ADC*Türkiyeua - ADC*UA Awards
- Creative Circle Awards

ADCE Non-Member Eligible Competitions:

Armenia: AD Black Sea Festival (Armenian entries only)
Azerbaijan: AD Black Sea Festival (Azeri entries only)
Belgium: Creative Belgium - CBA (Creative Belgium Awards)
Croatia: Exhibition Croatia Design
Denmark: Creative Circle Awards
France: Le Club des DA Awards
Norway: Kreative Forum - Gullblyanten, Grafill - Visueltkonkurransen
Poland: Konkurs KTR
Sweden: Guldägget

🌍 Your chance to shine on Europe’s stage.
Submit your work now — link in bio ✨

19/05/2026

📣The 2026 are now officially open for entries

For the first time, all participants of eligible local and national competitions across Europe can enter the ADCE Awards. 💫

New categories, a brand-new discipline, and more opportunities to showcase your work on a European stage.

🏆 Winning at ADCE also means earning points in Global Creative Rankings.

👉 Discover all the updates and submit your work through the link in bio.
🗓 Deadline: 25 September.
Campaign by:

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15/05/2026

COMING SOON 👀

08/05/2026

What a blast! ✨

Two unforgettable days of creativity, connections, presentations, and new opportunities came together in Barcelona for the 9th edition of .

🎤 30 young creatives from across Europe took the stage at to present their work, share their ideas, and connect with some of the industry’s leading agencies.

🤝 .milan, .tv , Shophouse, , and joined the programme to meet the next generation of talent through live presentations and exclusive speed dating sessions.

From inspiring projects to meaningful conversations and future collaborations, High Potentials 2026 once again became a meeting point for Europe’s emerging creative community.

A huge thank you to all the talents, schools, agencies, partners, and attendees who made this edition possible 🚀

Special thanks to for partnering with us and supporting the next generation of creatives.
And to .albrecht, director of the programme that brought the best energy on stage.

See you next year ✨
All the pictures in Bio


05/05/2026

30 creatives. One stage. The future starts here. 🚀

Meet the 30 selected talents of High Potentials 2026, chosen from nearly 170 applicants across Europe.

In a few hours, they’ll showcase their ideas, their work, and their vision for what’s next.

Curious to see the future of creativity live?
👉 Join us on May 6th — Day 1 is open to the public

🎟 Free tickets via link in bio

05/03/2026

“You start seeing everything from another perspective” 💫

Join and experience up to 6 weeks abroad, then come back with new eyes.

and from .lisboa shared their experiences and insights from their time as exchangers in Milan at and

Applications for the 2026 edition are now open 💥

We’re looking for:
✨ Creatives ready to gain a new perspective
✨ Agencies and studios eager to host international talent

Different countries. Different methods. One creative community.

🔗 Apply before March 29th via the link in bio.

Dirección

Plaça De Les Glòries, 38
Barcelona
08018

Horario de Apertura

Lunes 09:00 - 17:00
Martes 09:00 - 17:00
Miércoles 09:00 - 17:00
Jueves 09:00 - 18:00
Viernes 09:00 - 15:00

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