It's not a competition as such, but I still think this is of relevant interest.
"Fantasy creatures, heroes and heroines, space scenarios, elves and dragons—[Spectrum] is a must for fans of science fiction and fantasy and an indispensable reference work for art collectors, galleries, and advertising agencies."
ART SCENE INTERNATIONAL magazine
Spectrum is an annual art-book designed as a showcase for the best fantastical artwork produced in the preceding year. The book is divided into several categories, the one of which I think is of most interest to us is the Unpublished section. As it indicates, unlike all the other categories in the book, work entered here does not have to've been published; anything goes, including student work.
Despite not being an official competition, there are a lot more entries than get published in the book, so competition to get in is fierce. The deadline for this year (Spectrum 17) is 22nd of January, so there's still time to get something in!
The book itself is widely sold around the world, has one of the biggest circulations for any fantastic art-book, your contact details can go into the back, and copies are given to many major publishers and art directors, so exposure from getting into the book is huuuuuuge! Not to mention prestigious, especially if one wins an award.
There is a fee of around $10 per entry though. . .
Links:
Home - http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/
About - http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/about.php
Entry info - http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/entry_info.php
The books - http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/books.php?id=567
FAQ - http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/faq.php
One of the great things about Spectrum is that they do not have a set number as to how many entries will make it into the book.
ReplyDeleteSo some years the book my be much larger than others.
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