---
title: Communication Arts
description: A magazine and competition organizer covering design, advertising, illustration, photography, interactive and typography since 1959.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/communication-arts
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-10-15"
updatedAt: "2026-10-21"
organizationType: Publisher / magazine
location: Belmont, CA, United States
website: https://www.commarts.com/
yearFounded: 1959
---

# Communication Arts

*Publisher / magazine • Belmont, CA, United States*

## About

A magazine and competition organizer covering design, advertising, illustration, photography, interactive and typography since 1959.

Communication Arts is a publication for creative professionals, covering design, advertising, illustration, photography, interactive media and typography. Its website carries columns, features, book reviews, designer profiles and curated web picks alongside a gallery of award winners.

It runs annual juried competitions in its disciplines, including an illustration competition. Winning entries are published in its print and digital annuals and on its website. It also offers subscriptions and links to the Creative Hotlist job board for creative professionals.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1959
- **Location:** Belmont, CA, United States
- **Website:** https://www.commarts.com/
- **Social Media:** facebook: http://facebook.com/CommunicationArts, twitter: http://twitter.com/CommArts, instagram: http://instagram.com/communicationarts, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/37272, substack: https://newhead.substack.com/p/brutalism-design-as-a-response-to

## Programs

View current programs from Communication Arts on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/communication-arts