Stampington & Co, publishers of Somerset Studio and Belle Armoire magazines among others, is accepting entries for an annual special publication called Somerset Digital Studio. The deadline is October15, so fire up your computer and get going!   Here’s all the important information.

Digital artwork is HOT right now and we’re super excited about the premier of a new publication that will feature all digital designs. Somerset Digital Studio will focus on all things digital — scrapbook pages, ATCs, collages, cards, invitations, calendars, clothing, heritage pieces — anything that is unique, distinctive, artistic and created digitally. In order to be considered for …read more

Finding creative uses for old items is nothing new to artists, but the spirit of preserving the planet is more important than ever before and GreenCraft Magazine is here to honor and inspire those who find artistic uses for normally discarded resources.  You already know that one of our mottoes here is “Don’t throw ANYthing out!”  So look around you and see what you’ve got to work with 

GreenCraft Magazine will provide ideas for repurposing trash to treasure by showcasing projects where waste is repurposed into ecologically chic creations.
To be considered for publication in this semi-annual magazine, please submit …read more

Art Doll Quarterly invites you to send in a submission for the next issue. The special theme for the next quarterly issue: Upcycled Dolls.

Do you have worn-out clothes, old ties or pants that are too short? Maybe a favorite piece of clothing that you can’t wear anymore but just can’t bear to get rid of?  Upcycle them into a brand new wonderful art doll.  The editors can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with!
Deadline for artwork to be received: September 15, 2009.
Information on submissions
I’ve never been a dollmaker myself, so I decided to scout around and see what inspirational …read more

The autumn quarterly issue of Altered Couture is on the horizon, and I thought that looking at Nancy Judd’s amazing recycled wonders a couple weeks ago might be just the inspirational push you need to get you going this time.  You’ve got two months before the deadline, but don’t procrastinate…you know how time can sneak up on you!

A hand-me-down sweater … a raggedy old skirt from the thrift store … a plain T-shirt … Using just a few tools coupled with your creativity, all of these items can be transformed into fantastic works of wearable art!  The publisher of Belle …read more

Entries will be accepted very soon for the 2010 Niche Awards.  Sponsored by Niche Magazine at AmericanCraft.com, you’ll be able to complete your application either by mail or directly online this year.  Thank heavens!

2010 Deadlines & Fees:
Professionals – August 31, 2009; $40 online / $45 by mail (special discount offered to 2010 BMAC exhibitors)
Students – September 30, 2009; $18 online / $25 by mail
Visit the link above and add yourself to their mailing list if you want to be kept up to date!

Big hats, little hats, fancy hats, plain hats (this is starting to remind me of a Dr Suess story…), all hats are welcome as entries in the juried exhibition sponsored by TLD Design Center and Gallery.  Hats 2009 is open to all artists and designers doing original work. Only hats of your own design and individual effort are eligible. All entries must be wearable.
High quality photos or slides which are tightly focused must be submitted by July15, 2009 with a non-refundable entry fee of $3.00 per hat entry. Up to 5 entries per person.
All information on submission
Tammy L Deck, …read more

Life Images is now going to be an annual photography publication by Stampington & Company. The next deadline is August 15, 2009.  The issues usually have a special theme or challenge, and this upcoming volume will especially be featuring work done with Polaroid emulsions.  Another theme will be photos that illustrate this quote by Henri Matisse: “Color helps to express light, not only the physical phenomenon, but the only light that really exists, that in the artist’s brain.”

Life Images will feature the very best of your most artistic, emotionally moving, or expressive photos along with a few of …read more

Altered Couture
A hand-me-down sweater … a raggedy old skirt from the thrift store … a plain T-shirt … Using just a few tools coupled with your creativity, all of these items can be transformed into fantastic works of wearable art! The publisher of Belle Armoire and Somerset Studio invites you to submit your own altered and embellished clothing and accessories to be considered for the second volume of this exciting publication. Chapters will include Skirts & Dresses, Pants & Overalls, Jackets & Vests, Shirts & Tops, Children’s Wear, Sassy Shoes, and Accessories.

Deadline for artwork to be received: June 15, 2009. …read more

Special challenge: Puppets
In the Winter issue of Art Doll Quarterly, some beautiful puppet dolls created by talented artist LK Ludwig were presented (“Story Puppets,” page 68). LK’s lovely puppets are whimsical and unique — and totally different from the usual puppets we’re all accustomed to. As doll artists, you have a bounty of ideas and your imagination soars when presented with new challenges, so ADQ invites you to step up to the plate and show what kind of puppet dolls you can create.
Deadline for artwork to be received: June 15, 2009.
Information on submissions

1000 Fabulous Knit Hats
Editor: Annie Modesitt
Quarry Books
Deadline for submission: July 1, 2009
Quarry is looking for submissions of images for possible publication in 1000 Fabulous Knit Hats, a definitive and inspirational collection of hand knit hats presented by Annie Modesitt.
There are cash prizes for original designs!
Publication date: July 2010
More information and submission forms

Image: Quarry Books