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  • Creative Questions: Stand Out Submissions

    Creative Questions: Stand Out Submissions

    In this article, we tackle one of the most frequently asked questions from our creative community – “How do I make my work stand out when applying to opportunities?” Here’s what five industry professionals, directly involved with running or judging art competitions, had to say in response.

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  • A Search for Structure

    A Search for Structure

    Zealous Stories: Print winner, Carol Wyss, adopts the human skeleton as the framework through which she examines the relationship of human structures to their surroundings. Through her methodical search for what holds things together, Carol broadens the possibilities for interpretation.

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  • The best sites to list your art competition on

    The best sites to list your art competition on

    Getting your art competition seen by as many people as possible is always key to bringing in more submissions. Taking a little time to list it on external sites is always a great way to increase exposure. To save you time here are the top sites you can market your call on. (Updated Jan 6th…

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  • Dirt: A Graphic Novel

    Dirt: A Graphic Novel

    Artist and Illustrator Lewis Darley is the winner of the Cass Art Award and the Batsford Prize 2019.  His winning project “Dirt” is a graphic novel which explores the whimsical tale of Percy and Sue as they navigate a series of unusual predicaments.

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  • Finding a Balance: Social Media for Creatives

    Finding a Balance: Social Media for Creatives

    Navigating the world of social media is not a simple feat. With an abundance of tips and tricks at our fingertips, it’s no wonder it has become a growing concern for emerging creatives. For those grappling with the ever-evolving trends, this article aims to help you find the perfect balance between online promotion and creative…

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  • The State of Emerging Creativity

    The State of Emerging Creativity

    Nurturing emerging creators is pivotal in unlocking the creative sectors full potential. To shed light on the challenges faced by those early in their creative careers, we asked 1,800 individuals breaking into the industry how they felt about creating in the UK.

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  • Imagery to get your competition attention

    Imagery to get your competition attention

    In an increasingly fast-paced world, getting attention to your competition is difficult. Using the right imagery plays a huge part in making users notice you and eventually submit to your opportunity. This guide will take you through 6 tips that will help you get you the most exposure you can from the imagery you use.

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  • Must-sees for May

    Must-sees for May

    From classical music ensembles to London Craft Week panels, there’s plenty of creativity in the air this month. If you’re looking to soak up some culture, the search ends here. We’ve compiled our top-picks to elevate your calendar, so go ahead and pencil in these must-sees for May.

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