UPDATE: Oops. I made a minor mistake. The deadline is actually May 30th, not May 31st. You can check the follow link (awa-con.com forum thread) for confirmation: [link]

May 30th is the deadline!

I have created a Design Contest folder with the group gallery. You can submit your pieces into that folder if you'd like. Keep in mind that this folder does not serve as another form of entry. You are still responsible for submitting your entry by the choices listed below. Only submit finished works, no WIPs!

Anime Weekend Atlanta Design Contest 2012

What is AWA looking for?

Theme Forest/Agricultural Spirits

Original artwork to be used on the souvenir merchandise; program guide, postcards, t-shirts, buttons and other items.

Entries may also be used on the AWA website and convention advertising.

The t-shirts will be spot color printed, which means that you can only use a total of four different colors in your t-shirt designs. Spot color printing doesn't blend colors like process printing so you are really limited on colors those four colors.

The buttons/pins/badges will be printed using a four process printing. Process printing uses four different colors (black, cyan, magenta and yellow) in various combinations to create more colors. Basically, it's what a standard home printer would use on images. You are not limited on colors for process printing as colors like green or purple can be created by combining two of the four process colors.

Who may enter?
This contest is open to all artists, amateur and professional.

Entries must be submitted by individual artists only. No teams/collaborations.

There is no limit to the number of entries and artist may submit.

Requirements

All artwork submitted to the contest must feature the AWA mascot, "Red Head Girl" with her panda friend(s) and peaches.

Artwork submitted should be in full color with clean lines. Black and white images may be submitted for possible use in the program guide and on flyers.

T-Shirt Design Requirements

The ideal entry will be a large solo figure against a white or irregular shaped background using 1-4 color spots

Pin and Button Requirements

Entries should be simple 3-4 color designs the reduce to a 1 inch size and still look sharp

Red Head Girl

The mascot can be dressed and posed as the artist chooses as long as she isn't dressed like a copyrighted character and the pose does not mimic copyrighted artwork.

She must be accompanied by her panda friend(s) and peaches.

Artwork that is degrading, Hentai or does not feature the Red Head Girl with her panda friend(s) and peaches will NOT be accepted.

You may include the logo and the year in your entry, but it is not required. You can submit two versions, one with and one without.

How to Enter

1. All entries must be 600dpi CMYK resolution to produce a good quality print. You may send a smaller or lower resolution version of your artwork to the contest for judging if you so desire, as long as you have a higher resolution version available upon request.

2. Please name each file you plan to submit in the following fashion: your_name_01.jpg

If submitting more than one piece, number them continuously:
your_name_02.jpg
your_name_03.jpg
your_name_04.jpg

This will make it easier for our contest organizers to keep track of all your entries.

Submit your artwork no later than May 30, 2012
Mailed submissions must be postmarked by May 23, 2012

You can submit your artwork in any of the following options:

Upload your work to a Website
Post your artwork to your own website. You can use any website you want as long as it can be accessed by AWA Staff. Most ISPs include online space with your account, or you can use an image hosting service.

After you upload to the site, send AWA an email to artwork@awa-con.com with your real name, nickname (if you use one for your art), age (if entering the "young artist" category), and an email address and phone number at which you can be reached. This is the most effective way of submitting very large, high resolution files.

Send your artwork via e-mail
Attach an electronic copy of your artwork to an email and send to artwork@awa-con.com

The attachment should be no larger than 200kb and must be in .jpg format.

Please include in the email your real name, nickname (if you use one for your art), age (if entering the "young artist" category), and an email address and phone number at which you can be reached.

Send your artwork via regular mail
Mailed entries must be postmarked by May 23, 2012

You can send an 8.5" x 11" color copy to:
Art Contest Anime Weekend Atlanta
P.O. Box 13544
Atlanta, GA 30324-0544

Do not send the original artwork, only send a photocopy!

Prizes

With nearly every contest comes a batch of prizes!

Grand Prize One Winner
Winner will receive a free weekend membership to AWA, a free table in artist alley and one full display unit (panel or table) in the Art Show.

Runner Up Two Winners
Runners up will receive 1/2 display unit (panel or table) in the Art Show

Young Artists One Winner - Age13 and Under
Young artist winner will receive a free membership to AWA for themselves and a parent or guardian

All category winners will also be featured within the program guide.

All submitted work becomes the property of Anime Weekend Atlanta.

Good luck everyone!!