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Welcome to the twenty sixth volume of Contests Around dA, written by `TimberClipse!

Wow delay's galore! We are back now . My life exploded again, so I can't believe it that now at 11PM at night I even managed to finish this... *sigh* We should be back to normal next week! Thank you for continuing to submit contests, and very sorry for the delay

As many of you know, I recently started up . Due to the time commitment, there will be no article the first week of every month. (i.e the Thursday nearest to the first of every month)

Thanks for Understanding!



Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3 | Volume 4 | Volume 5 | Volume 6 | Volume 7 | Volume 8 | Volume 9 | Volume 10 | Volume 11 | Volume 12 | Volume 13 | Volume 14 | Volume 15 | Volume 16 | Volume 17 | Volume 18 | Volume 19 | Volume 20 | Volume 21 | Volume 22 | Volume 23 | Volume 24 | Volume 25



There are a lot of contests around dA these days, chances to win points, subscriptions, art and more! But many are hard to hear about and some you must watch the contest's owner to even know about!

Contests can give inspiration and get deviants to make more art… that is why it is so important to learn about contests.



So, this news article will be published weekly to let you know about them and to give publicity to them!



We would like to thank a number of deviants and groups who help make this article possible.

SPECIAL THANKS

=jonathoncomfortreed has helped us with some of the coding, and as of this week made it easier to send in contests!
`Solitude12 What would we do without his awesome skills for our script!?
$Ayame-Kenoshi has been a huge supporter of this article, helped get the word out and made a number of suggestions. We are forever grateful for her help!
#PremiumMembers who has let deviants know about this article at times and has provided us with awesome contests as well as sneak peaks into their own contests!
`mintyy who has helped us out in so many ways!

GROUPS:

ABOUT THE GROUPS

#Contests is the official deviantART contests group. This group is a great place to stay up to date on all deviantART contests! ($Ayame-Kenoshi Lets deviants know about this article in their blogs!)

#SkyAndNatureClub is focused on all Animal, Plants and Nature and would love to see your best artwork! (Posts a poll weekly!)

#DevNews is your one stop shop for all deviantART related news. From new GMs to new forums, DevNews will let you know about it every month!

#Unknown-Artists-Club is a dedicated group that tries to help unknown artists get more attention here on deviantART. (~DrinkTeaOrDie Posts a blog weekly!)

#Feature-Club aims to feature just 5 deviants a day! Thus allowing those 5 deviants to gain feedback from the dA community! (Posts a poll weekly!)

#UnseenArtists is there to help artists to be seen in the community, share information and help each other be seen. Open to all artists! (`Nyiana-Sama Posts a blog weekly!)

#Deviant-Contests is dedicated for announcing and finding contests from around dA. (`TimberClipse Posts a blog weekly!)

#iLovePhotographyClub is right for you if you love photography! (Posts a poll weekly!)

#LiteraturaEspanol focuses on Spanish literature, and has helped translate this article to spanish! (~letterlover posts a Spanish Blog Every week!)

#ContestGroup is about having contests of all different kinds of art for deviants on dA! (=Zusuriki posts a blog weekly!)

#Capturing-Music "is a photography challenge group inspired by music" (~TheCrono Posts a blog weekly!)

#PhotographyWorld is a group dedicated entirely to general photography. If you're a photographer then this is the place for you...Photographers unite! (~Ailedda Posts a poll every week!)

#Amazing-Arts-Club is a supergroup which is a haven for all artists of all media types. They encourage you and help you expose your beautiful artworks to the deviant world... (~MoRbiD-ViXeN writes a blog weekly!)

~Photography-Frenzy is a group dedicated to photography. This club is for anyone, whether you are an amateur or a professional, all degrees of work are accepted into our community! Our only rule is to have fun, meet some new friends, and get some constructive technique on your work (!ashkamoo posts a blog every week!)

#AnimalFrenzy is the sister group of ~Photography-Frenzy, specifying in animals. This is a club for any animal lover, of any skill level. We strive to help our members by exposing them to the art community, holding many contests and giving constructive critiques. (!ashkamoo posts a blog every week!)

#Daily-Deviations "All art that is submitted to this group is suggested as a DD… Want one!?" (=dl-p posts a blog every week!)

#Photoetry "is a group that makes "Photoetry", a combination of both "Photography" and "Poetry". It is a group dedicated to all photographers and poets providing them with creative challenges to help them grow and develop as artists." (~FrostyMorningBliss posts a blog weekly!)

#Trees-With-character is a group that accepts any type of media, as long as the subject is of trees! (*Roses-to-Ashes posts a blog weekly!)

#All-Photo-Club collects amazing artwork that are photographs. (~LMPPhoto posts a poll weekly!)

#Yoh-Asakura-Fan-Club (~EAT-MY-PAINTINGS posts a blog weekly!)

#FanArtClassroom is all about fan art! A great place to keep up with the fan art community! In addition, #Aequinoctium-dies is also run by ^rydi1689

#dA-Mommies focus's on moms, children, and family... (`HazelCraft posts a blog weekly!)

#deviantARTtimes posts a news letter and often features Contests Around dA. It is a great place to check out news on all subjects around deviantART!

#Craftcycle We are a club for found/recycled art. Our only requirement for club submissions is that the piece members are submitting must contain recycled materials. We occasionally post articles featuring and talking about re-purposed art and fashion to promote the idea of upcycled art and artisan crafts.

#EtsySellers Our membership consists of artists and crafters who are also sellers on etsy.com. Primarily we promote each other and critique each other's shops. We occasionally post feature articles as well as articles about the business of selling Handmade items of all kinds. (`DAnnsCreations writes a blog weekly!)

#Ink-Spot-Fiction is a place for writers both professional and not to band together and help support each other so that we can help each other to become better writers. (!shadowgirlphoenix13 writes a poll or blog weekly!)

#TheNextAnselAdams is a group for anyone looking to improve or just share their photography and receive positive, constructive feedback to help them improve their work. (!shadowgirlphoenix13 writes a poll or blog weekly!)

#LovingSupport is a group for anyone who has or is close to someone with a mental illness, disability or is suffering from depression. We are here to provide support from people who know and understand what you are going through. We are also here to get the truth out to people who think that people with negative views about those of us with mental illnesses or disabilities.  (!shadowgirlphoenix13 writes a poll or blog weekly!)

#WeFeatureYou is dedicated to help promote artists', both known and unknown, works to the deviantArt community. Photography, traditional art, digital art, customization and many more. We accept any form of art! In a lookout for more exposure? This group is for you! (~arbaxa posts a blog weekly)

#devUTFSM is a new Spanish speaking group! (~DVHeld writes and updates a blog weekly!)

#ConstructComments encourages artists to give constructive comments and critiques to one another. It's give, get, and improvement all around! This group is for all deviants who are interested in feedback instead of one-worded comments and a . (~kiarar posts a blog weekly!)

#Cinnabar-Lab was taken over by =CheekyNana in order to protect the research done by scientists of old, it's status has become that of a myth, it's existence known to only a select few. (~CheekyNana posts a poll weekly)

#AddictsOfPhotography If you guys are into photography, then I suggest that you join this group. It's for photographers only. No skill level required, just submit what you think is your best work. It is very easy to get accepted. (~LizzieMuder posts a blog weekly)
Each group will announce the contest news article when it comes out!

Go join them! They are all awesome groups!

If you want your group to help get the word out this article let `TimberClipse know!

DEVIANTS

Thank you to everyone who posts a journal every week! If you would like to help get the word out every week let `TimberClipse know! It would be an honor to be able to have your help!

`Lilyas, `conzpiracy, `HazelCraft, =ChaosFay, `DAnnsCreations, ~splendidofsun, =strryeyedreamr27, ~gouzzu, ~Agrotera-Thanatos, ~wolffoetowtech, *cali-dragon, ~EAT-MY-PAINTINGS, ~sweeti800,  ~RevyandBoo, =PixlPhantasy, ~MadamBarista, ~Spottedeyes1, ~Mookiezoolook, ~Chezza932, !shadowgirlphoenix13



Watch `TimberClipse for weekly updates!



Want to have your contest or a friends contest advertised!? If you have Firefox, then you may install this script, and it will lead you through how to suggest a contest:



If you use another browser, then you may send `TimberClipse a note by filling out this information exactly:

:devYourUsername-Or-GroupName-Here: is holding a contest about TOPIC with best 2 prizes here for the winners! Ends Month Day. More info <a href="URL Goes Here">HERE</a>

This must be received by 11:59:59 PM EST on Wednesday to be included in the next article. In addition, please make sure to leave the format as it is here!

Thank you!

Anyone may do this, even for a friend, and there is no need to have a huge contest! Features, art and other such prizes are amazing prizes as well!

_{Please be aware I am unable to feature lotteries of any kind as dA does not allow them.}


Contests from this week!


Every week we will choose one (1) submitted contest that has an ungodly amount of prizes, or is just awesome and feature it here! It will also be featured in the title!
The reason for the feature will be below it in italics

#CobraFanClub is holding a contest. The theme: Everyday life at the COBRA organization. Prizes for the 3 winners include: sketch cards, and other art prizes, DA points, journal features, and much more! Ends December 20. More info HERE

This contest has a wide variety of prizes and a cool and 'new' idea to it!



These are contests `TimberClipse and `Nyiana-Sama have found and wanted to post about!

• *SweetYuya is holding a contest with over $200 and years of premium memberships! The theme, At work, at play! Ends January 5, 2011. More info HERE



• ~SparkLum and !MasterMindMan are doing some awesome Christmas Give Aways. Take a look at all the information HERE



• #Live-Love-Write Is holding a contest called seasons of life! Win months of premium memberships as well as a number of other assorted prizes. Ends February 1, 2011. More info HERE



• #SixWordStories is holding a contest based on creating a 6 word story! They have points features and more for prizes! Ends December 31. More info HERE



• `Hellobaby is holding a Line Art Coloring Contest! With Premium Memberships and Points to win, why not give it your best shot! Ends December 15. More info HERE

• #DevNews is holding a contest all about family. Prizes include lots of points! Ends December 29. More info HERE



• #Cybertronians is holding a Create a New Avatar/Icon contest with a 15 month subscription, 600 , and a plushie for the winner! Ends January 2, 2011. More info HERE



• #Story-Art is holding a contest which will be based on the words "It was a dark and stormy night". First place will receive 300 points and more. Ends December 24. More info HERE



• #PhotoCatchers is holding a XMas contest with premium memberships and features for the winners! Ends December 31. More info HERE



• #GirlsOnly is holding a contest about Winter with points and art requests for the winners! Ends January 21. More info HERE



• #FlavorPhotography is holding a Christmas-themed food photography contest  with over 300 points and journal features for the winners! Ends December 31. More info HERE

• =Forunth is holding a contest about her OC's with Subscriprions and free arts for the winners! Ends December 31. More info HERE



• ~AnnaLWagner is holding a contest about Inspiration with up to 50 dollars in Amazon cash or a Squishable plush and subscriptions for the winners! Ends December 27. More info HERE



• ~24thHiddenSecret is holding a contest to add dialogue to her 3 pages doujinshi with Best 3 receiving subs, points and art. Ends December 20. More info HERE



• *Ilman-Lintu is holding a contest about Travelling with best 3 months sub for the winners! Ends Month Day. More info HERE



• ~hannahcreep is holding a contest about your OCs as an elemental warrior with 150 points and a regular sketch for first place! Ends December 9 (Might be extended). More info HERE



• !ChouTsubasaPixels is holding a contest about creating the perfect boyfriend for her oc with points and features for the winners! Ends January 23, 2011. More info HERE

• !IcyAero is holding a Kiriban at 15,000 with a journal feature for the winner! More info HERE



• ~fiori-party is holding a kiriban at 190,000 pageviews with free fanart and a feature for the winner! More info HERE



• *MeTaa is holding a kiriban at 10,000 with a chibi commission and a 25 points for the winner!  More info HERE



• *candymax is holding a kiriban contest at 100k pageviews with 50 points reward for the winner. More info HERE



• ~pencil-what-pencil is holding a kiriban with a chibi commission for the winners! At 7777 pageviews. More info HERE



• ~Not-of-this-age is holding a 20.000 pageviews kiriban with 50 points for the winner! More info HERE



• ~LoneWolfsHeart is holding a kiriban at 10,000 page views. The winner will receive 20 points or a colored chibi request. More info HERE

These Contests come from the Official deviantART Contests Group, #Contests, and from their writer, $Ayame-Kenoshi

These are all official deviantART Contests.

• Sony DSLR Calendar Contest. Why not submit a piece of art to this amazing Photography Calendar contest. Who knows, you could be featured in a calendar as well as winning a Sony DSLR Camera! Open to everyone ages 13 and up. Ends December 6. More info HERE



• Ever had a dream? You might of had one like that shown in Inception! In this contest, dA wants you to make the comic cover of the Inception "The Big Under" Comic! The winner will receive $2000 plus other prizes! Ends December 28. Open to everyone ages 18 and older in the US. More info HERE

Official Contests Run by Gallery Moderators:

• Eternal ReminiscenceDeadline December 15, 2010


• Spooky Assemblage ComixDeadline December 15, 2010


• Project 52: A Photography ChallengeDeadline December 31, 2010


• Homemade AlphabetDeadline January 7


• Be a Spark ChallengeDeadline January 7


• Be My GuestDeadline January 13


• Letters To Myself IIDeadline February 7


• Brothers' Grimm Film & Animation ContestDeadline March 12