Graphic Ideas To Protect The Biodiversity

The United Nations declared 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity. In this framework, on October Kaleidoscienza organizes a one-day-event to promote thoughts and ideas on topics concerning the role of biodiversity in our lives. Kaleidoscienza, in collaboration with Graphicplayers, announce an open call for the international exhibition: ’2010 BIO-GRAPHICS’. The call invites the participants to imagine a future scenario in which biodiversity will be a focal value of society. Rediscovering traditions, connected to family and country habits, to people’s common sense, to the value of sharing, and to the singularity of local areas (composed by human communities and environment) can be regarded as a tool for preserving biodiversity. The technological progress of the future society will enable mankind to recover traditions of past generations. Unlike what is happening in the last few decades, with reckless consumerism endangering our environment, the integration of technology and traditions will promote the respect of natural environment. Eligibility The contest is free and open to everyone from all over the world, at any age. Participants are invited to submit their work dealing with the call topic in the form of a poster. File JPEG (maximum quality), RGB, vertical orientation cm 50x70 at 150dpi (2953×4134 pixel), maximum file size smaller than 8 MB. Prize The most valueable works will be selected and exhibited during the one-day-event on biodiversity organized by Kaleidoscienza cultural association.

Communication Arts Typography Competition

The Terry ONeill Award 2010

The submission site for the Terry O’Neill Award 2010 is now open. This contemporary photographic competition forms a showcase for new work by both established and upcoming photographers, providing valuable exposure and a prestigious opportunity to promote their current practice. The award, an important addition to the cultural calendar, celebrates the diversity of talent working in the photographic medium today. The closing date for entries is 22nd October. The winners will be announced at the preview on 8th December 2010 and will be exhibited for one week at The HotShoe Gallery, London. A selection of the top ten photographers’ work will also be published in a special feature in The Sunday Times magazine. Submit between 3-6 images as an exhibition series. Images must fall into the criteria of reportage, fashion, documentary, landscape, wildlife, portraiture, or fine art photography. The judges are seeking dynamic and arresting images which portray a compelling narrative. Eligibility Students and Professional photographers. Over 18 years old. Entries can be either black and white, colour or lens-based media. Prize First prize : £3000 ($4500 USD) Second Prize : £1000 ($1500 USD) Third Prize £500 ($750 USD)

http://graphiccompetitions.com/photography/the-terry-oneill-award-2010/

Straight Edge Magazine Issue 1

We wanna publish a new online design magazine to give other great artists a chance to represent their selves! You know it’s all about the fame! The Magazine will be published 2 times in the year and the Download will be for free.

Do you want to be a part of the first issue of the “Straight Edge” magazine?

Theme: Skulls, Bones, Zombies, Blood & Gore.

Use the theme to let your imagination run wild. We’re looking for the best work in a wide range of styles. We accept photography, illustration, painting, sculpture…

Your work can be previously published. We will also accept advertisement artwork (gig posters, logos, etc). File format: PDF

Eligibility

Free for all.

Prize

The best submissions will not only be featured in the Magazine. They get the possibility to publish a small portfolio and a interview in the Magazine.

http://graphiccompetitions.com/multiple-disciplines/straight-edge-magazine-issue-1/

Embracing Our Differences

Embracing Our Differences invites artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, teachers and students to participate in its 8th annual visual art exhibit celebrating diversity. 45 artists will be selected for the exhibit. The Embracing Our Differences exhibit will be displayed throughout the months of April and May 2011 at Island Park along Sarasota’s beautiful bayfront. Since 2004, the exhibit has been viewed by more than 850,000 visitors. The exhibit will contain 39 billboard-sized (16 feet wide by 12 1/2 feet high) images of the selected artworks. In the judges’ discretion, an additional six “honorable mention” selections may be made.

Final selections will be chosen based on artistic excellence in reflection of the theme “Embracing Our Differences”. The art-work will also be evaluated on how effectively it will read outdoors when enlarged to billboard size – 16 feet wide by 12 1/2 feet high. Artists are encouraged to use bold saturated colors and strong lines. Final selections will be made by a 3-judge panel of professional artists, curators and art professionals.

There is no submission fee nor limit on the number of entries.

The mission of Embracing Our Differences is to use art as a catalyst for creating awareness and promoting the value of diversity, the benefits of inclusion and the significance of the active rejection of hatred and prejudice.

Eligibility

Artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, teachers and students are eligible. National and international submissions are encouraged.

Prize

A total of $3,000.00 in awards will be presented.

Graphic Competitions - Multiple Disciplines category - Embracing Our Differences