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Wknd Updates: PHOTOPLUS 2019 & Emerging Photographers

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6.15.19 Ahh, the weekend has arrived. Time to recharge our batteries from the last five days and look into some upcoming events. Like PHOTOPLUS and Emerging Photographers. First, PHOTOPLUS. What is Photoplus? Read below and you’ll know… Credit source: PHOTOPLUS PHOTOPLUS was founded in 1983 and is the largest photography and imaging event in North America. The show features over 200 exhibitors and brands displaying thousands of the latest equipment, products, and services for you to touch, try, and compare. EXPO HOURS:Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 – 10am-5pmFriday, Oct. 25, 2019 – 10am-5pmSaturday, Oct. 26, 2019 – 10am-4pm A Show That Brings the Photography Community Together Professional, amateur and emerging photographers, enthusiasts, cinematographers, students and educators from around the world attend PHOTOPLUS, which is held annually at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. This is the must-attend event of the year—join the entire photography and videography community at PHOTOPLUS 2019, October 24–26 at the Javits Convention Center, New York, NY. Show Policy: Each year people from over 70 countries register to attend PHOTOPLUS. …

Wknd Updates: Writing Contests from The Writer

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3.16.19 It’s been a while that I posted anything in the literature department, but with these contests from The Writer, that’s about to change… Credit source: The Writer SPR BOOK AWARDS 2018 Deadline Monday, April 1, 2019 Categories Children’s, Crime/Thriller, Fantasy, Fiction, General, Horror, Mystery, Nonfiction, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult Entry Fees $25 Early Bird until Jan 2019, then $30. (You may buy an entry and submit your book later.) Prizes WINNER SPR ASTRO Promo Package worth $1899 (150 Sales, 15-20 Amazon Verified Reviews, Best Seller Category Analysis, and an SPR Lead Story Review, Author Interview on site)WINNER e-badge for use on ebook, website, stickers, and paperback book SILVER 4- 5 Amazon Verified Reviews worth $199A Best Seller Category Analysis worth $69An SPR Lead Story Review worth $309SILVER e-badge for use on ebook, website, and paperback book BRONZE A Classic SPR Review worth $219BRONZE e-badge for use on ebook, website, and paperback bookAuthor Interview on the website Description Anyone of any age, gender, or background, from anywhere in the world, who has published a book with an indie publisher, or self-published their book in …

MidWeek Updates: FMOPA 2019 Photo Competition

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2.27.19 Good morning all! I just came across this while I was getting the Where To post together. If you read the segment Saturday, Where To made a stop in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts was one of the places featured. For anyone interested, they have a photo competition. The deadline dated is April 6, so you do have time to enter. Here is the information from their website… Credit source: Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMOPA)       Cost to enter: $10 Cost to vote: $1 per vote w/5 vote minimum Deadline for entries: April 6, 2019 / midnight Winners announced: May 4, 2019 Exhibition dates: June 1 – July 23, 2019   Categories:  People and Portraits Places, Landscapes, and Drone Photography Nature, Science, and Animals Documentary/Social and Political Photojournalism Still Life Abstract Photography Conceptual Photography   To know more information, to enter, or vote, go to http://mulabula.com/splash/fmopa.html.    Featured & other images: Roadtrippers, Ronen Tivony, and Anna Murray

Weeknd Update: Calling All Photographers!

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11.24.18 Hello…late entry for today, but this will make up for it. This is for those who want to up their game in photography. Thanks to Art Show.  Credit source: Art Show Photographic call for entry “diptych” A Smith Gallery in Johnson City, TX seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, January 18 to March 10, 2019. Thirty to thirty-five images will be selected for the exhibition. A Blurb full-color catalog of the exhibit with all the accepted entries will be available for purchase. Awards are $325 for Juror’s Award, $250 for Director’s Award, discretionary Director Honorable Mentions each receiving an exhibition catalog and $100 for Visitors’ Award. Juror: Kevin Tully. Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme “diptych.” $38 for the first 5 images, and $7 for each additional image. Deadline: December 3, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 512-422-4080.     LACDA “Snap to Grid” Open Call, every entry shown! The Los Angeles Center for Digital Art seeks artists for an un-juried international exhibit featuring digital art and photography December 13, 2018 – January …

MidWeek Update: Writing Contests…

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10.8.18 It’s Hump Day Wednesday and this is for the writers. You have not one, not two, but three contests that I like to pass along to you. All thanks to The Writer. Credit source: The Writer Our latest short story contest: Fall in love Fall from grace Fall apart A falling out The harder they fall… Write a 2,000-word fictional short story using any nuance, definition, or understanding of the word “fall.”           ServiceScape Short Story Award Deadline Friday, November 30, 2018 Categories Crime/Thriller, Drama, Fantasy, Fiction, General, Horror, Mystery, Nonfiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult Prizes $1,000.00 USD Description For this writing award, any genre or theme of the short story is accepted. All applicants should submit their original unpublished work of short fiction or nonfiction, up to 5,000 words. Along with receiving an award for $1,000.00 USD, the winner will have his or her short story featured within our blog, which reaches thousands of readers per month. You can find more information on our short story writing contest at https://www.servicescape.com/short-story-award. Contact Information StephanieServiceScape Incorporatedsupport@ServiceScape.com Website https://www.servicescape.com/short-story-award       Third …

Wknd Scene: Writing Contest…

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May 12 / 18 Don’t get mad, but this just came into my radar. Are you able to write a short story in let’s say in two days?  The Writer has another contest for those who can throw down a short story. Read below for details… Credit source: The Writer   Write a 2,000-word fictional short story using any nuance, definition, or understanding of the word “change.” Deadline: May 15th, 2018 Grand prize: $1,000 and publication in our magazine Word count: 2,000 words or less Other prizes: Our second-place winner will receive $500 and publication on our website, writermag.com; our third-place winner will receive $250 and publication on writermag.com as well. I know, I know…it’s short notice, but if you can write 2,000 words with the understanding of the word “change”, you may want to enter!   Image source: The Writer & Tweed Editing

Wednz Scene: Writing Contests

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April 18 / 18 Hello everyone…it’s Wednesday and looks like this month is halfway over. Hard to believe, but it’s happening. I’m always searching for contests to share with y’all and if there are writers out there who would love to put their story or poetry out there, here is your chance. Thanks to The Writer, they have contests you can enter to get your work noticed. Credit source: The Writer Write a 2,000-word fictional short story using any nuance, definition, or understanding of the word “change.” Deadline: May 15th, 2018 Grand prize: $1,000 and publication in our magazine Word count: 2,000 words or less Other prizes: Our second-place winner will receive $500 and publication on our website, writermag.com; our third-place winner will receive $250 and publication on writermag.com as well. Not the writing contest for you? Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear when we launch a new one.     2018 Nightjar Review Poetry Contest Deadline Monday, April 30, 2018 Categories General, Poetry Entry Fees Submit 1 poem for $6, or 3 poems for $15. No …

Wknd Scene: Poster Contest

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December 2 / 17 Hello again, one last thing to add. I received this in my email earlier this week from Artfestival.com and of course, I wanted to share this with you. Take a look… Credit source: artfestival.com Poster Contest for ArtFest by the Sea! It’s not too late to submit your entries for the poster contest forArtFest by the Sea. Please send your poster submissions no later than December 15th, 2017 to Malindar@artfestival.com. The poster should include an element of Juno Beach, such as a turtle, beach, lighthouse, pier, or anything else that reflects the beautiful beachside town. Submissions must be 2D for printing (i.e., painting, photography, mixed media, etc.). Learn more about Juno Beach here. Poster winner will be announced January 31st, 2018. The selected winner will receive a 10′ x10′ space in the 2018 ArtFest by the Sea show (Value $475), as well as increased publicity. ArtFest by the Sea is co-produced with: Examples of previous years’ posters: If you have not yet applied for this show, we encourage you to do so ASAP, as this show will close! …