OPPORTUNITIES

October 23, 2009

Call for Fashion Using Plastics

Gen Art introduces a design competition based on the versatility and usability of plastic based fibers in fashion, presented by Plastics Make it PossibleSM.

Sound like a stretch? Chances are, you’re already using these materials in your designs. So many of the things we wear, design and covet every day are made from Plastics; Jersey, Chiffon and Dupioni, not to mention Lycra, Suede velvet, Mesh and dozens more.

HOW TO ENTER:
Submit two photos of two full womenswear looks primarily made from one or more of these plastic-based fabrics between Thursday, October 29th – December 1st. See the full list of fibers here.

THE PRIZE:
One winner will receive a $10,000 stipend to create their own 10 piece Fall 2010 collection using the list of approved fabrics to be showcased at Gen Art’s New York Fashion Week show in February.

Click here for a full list of rules and materials.

October 16, 2009

TatSkinz Design Contest

Do you think you have what it takes to design a best-selling iPod cover? It’s time to bring out your inner creativity and show our talented judges what you’re capable of. TatSkinz customers will vote to select the top 5 designs, and the winner will be chosen by our guest judges. Whether you are a professional graphic designer or a novice artist - this competition is designed to push you to the limits and create new innovative designs that could be seen on iPods all over the nation.

Top prize is a Mac Book or $1000 University Scholarship

Click here for full details

October 15, 2009

Call for Jewelry

The Midwest Jewelers Trade Show (MJTS)

The Competition:
The Midwest Jeweler’s Trade Show invites students from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, and Indiana to participate in a post secondary jewelry design competition. 



Eligibility:
Any full-time student enrolled in a jewelry or related program at a secondary institution from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, or Indiana. Persons in training as an apprentice in a jewelery store are also eligible to participate.



Click here for details and application

October 15, 2009

Call for Art and Literary Submissions

Xylem is the Undergraduate English Association’s annually published literary journal that features the best poetry, prose and art by University of Michigan students. Every aspect of the journal is run by UEA’s student members, from publicity to production to publication. The result? An entirely student-designed showcase of the university’s most brilliant creative minds.

We know that you have serious talent. If you’re interested in seeing this talent manifested on the pages of Xylem Magazine, please follow the submission guidelines listed below:

- Email all submissions as attachments (.doc files for writing, .jpg for photography and artwork) to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Include your last name in the file name.

- The work should be in 12pt. Times New Roman font (poetry should be single spaced; stories and essays should be double spaced).

- Submissions up to ten pages in length (or ten works of art) are welcome, or any combination thereof.

The deadline for submissions is Decemeber 24, 2009, so be sure that “Submit to Xylem” is on your list of things to do before Winter Break begins. If you have any questions, please direct them to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

September 24, 2009

Call for Design

Metropolis Magazine Next Generation

Good design determines how well products, spaces, and systems work from the beginning. We think that great design ideas can make things work even better. One Design Fix for the Future challenges you to prove us right—whether you are an architect, interior designer, product designer, landscape designer, graphic designer, communication designer. We’re looking for ONE design fix you can make now in your designed environment—the products you use, your home, your workplace, your city, or any commercial application—that, in scale or as inspiration, can improve our future.

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September 24, 2009

Call for Art: Kiln-glass

e-merge 2010 is the sixth biennial, juried kiln-glass exhibition for emerging artists sponsored by Bullseye Glass Co.—a manufacturer of colored glass for art and architecture with worldwide distribution and a strong commitment to education and promoting glass art. Hosted for the first time at Bullseye Gallery, this exhibition will recognize students and early-career artists who are rising through the ranks of kilnformed studio glass but who are not yet represented by major galleries. e-merge 2010 offers over $5,000 in prizes in the form of Bullseye gift cards and conference scholarships. Finalists and their works will be represented in a full-color exhibition catalog with photos, bios, and artist statements. Submitted works must be made with Bullseye glasses. They will be judged for excellence of concept, craftsmanship, and design.

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September 16, 2009

Clothing Designers

LEAD magazine, a new student living publication on UM’s campus, is looking to showcase student designers on its website in the upcoming months.  If you are a designer who’s just getting started with your collection or someone who is interested in publicizing their clothing line, please email Nicole Bowling, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or Alejandro Valtierra, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), to receive some more information!

September 16, 2009

Ravinia Festival Annual Poster Design Competition 2010

For over 30 years, the Women’s Board of Ravinia Festival has sponsored an annual competition to select the design that will become the unique poster used to promote the festival’s season. The annual poster and its principal design image become a distinctive signature of the Ravinia Festival season. It should therefore convey the rich experience of enjoying outstanding musical performances in this lush and historic outdoor park.

High school and college participants may submit only one entry. Entries must be sent to the Ravinia Festival at 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035, no later than Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Judging is on the basis of graphics and design quality and will take place on Thursday, December 3, 2009.

Click here for complete information