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  • Choosing the best tools for managing submissions

    Choosing the best tools for managing submissions

    Taking submissions can be a breeze or a nightmare; the deciding factor is your tools. Here are our top tips in picking the right ones for your needs.

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  • The Cut of Your Gib

    The Cut of Your Gib

    Zealous Stories: Painting 2022 winner Amy Dury is an artist based in Hove, specialising in oil painting.

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  • Founder Update 2022

    Founder Update 2022

    This year, everything changes for the better. In 2021 we strengthened our foundations. 2022 will be all about building.

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  • Maximising Engagement using Competitions

    Maximising Engagement using Competitions

    How to maximise engagement for your open call, create exposure for your brand, show support for your community & begin a meaningful dialogue.

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  • Imperfection I

    Imperfection I

    Zealous Stories: Craft Winner, Carmen M. Castañeda is an artistic researcher and practitioner specialising in hand-embroidery techniques.

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  • Major Entries Upgrade

    Major Entries Upgrade

    We have some exciting news! Based on all your feedback, we are rebuilding how you and your judges will experience processing entries from the ground up. Here is a quick preview of what you can expect very soon.

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  • Writing the perfect guidelines for your competition

    Writing the perfect guidelines for your competition

    Writing good guidelines can make or break your competition. This article covers best practices to guarantee candidates apply with the right content for your needs.

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  • Tippler and The Crow

    Tippler and The Crow

    Mason Matak is an illustrator based in Iran. His works have appeared on the pages of children’s books, beside Old Iranian folktales, as tattoos on people’s skin, and also exist online as NFTs.

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