At least, not this summer. So remove that silly outfit - you look pitiful.

But, it is summertime, and I’ve learned this past month that 1/3 of my readers must be students. I know this, because they’re missing. Plus, the supply of contests has dwindled to a mere trickle. But never fear, I’m not going on vacation.

With that said, a few months ago I began tracking my visitors…not down to the name and street address, mon cher - oh no, just the city. California’s way ahead, with 1,441 visit this past month from LA, San Fran, and San Diego, among other cities. New York is running a second with 935 visits from 69 cities. New York, Albany, and Buffalo head the list.

I want to say hi to those singular individuals who dropped by from Mililani, Kihei, Kalaheo, Kailua Kona, Honokaa, and Lahaina. Thanks for stopping by, and next time bring a friend! I wish I were there!

Have a great weekend and don’t blow your collective heads off with those fireworks.

The Art of Digital Show is a world-class international exhibition featuring all forms of digital art — digital painting, computer based illustration, digitally manipulated photography, fractals and algorithmic imagery, digital manipulations of traditionally created art, digital montages and collages, mixed media with digital elements, digital video art, computer animation, CGI, etc. The Art of Digital Show will be exhibited at the two-level gallery in the Lyceum Theatre, a perfect venue for exhibiting a large showcase of awesome digital art. What is very unique about The Art of Digital Show is the combining of fine art images in the gallery along with video art. Flat-screen displays in the gallery will be continuously exhibiting the video art pieces.

Deadline is 15 August 2007. Visit the site to view previous winners and to learn details about entry.

Montage, Boston’s leading contemporary furniture retailer and Arclinea Boston, the award-winning Italian kitchen design firm, have partnered to establish the first annual Montage/Arclinea Contemporary Design Scholarship Competition.

Entrants will be asked to design a contemporary kitchen/living area within the traditional, historic architecture of Boston and its suburbs. Successful designs will incorporate the philosophy represented in the work of Italian architect Antonio Citterio, particularly as expressed in his kitchen designs for Arclinea and his furniture designs for B&B Italia.

All entries will be judged by a panel of area architects and designers. Prizes of $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000 will be will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries. Entry must be received by Tuesday, 31 July 2007. Visit the site for details.

The Ample Sample design competition has posted its winners, with Rugburm coming in at top. But, check out the site to see some more interesting ideas.

Rugburm uses recycled objects from design firms. Rolling the carpet sample tiles to different diameters yields different comfort densities. Ergonometrics determines how to locate the rolled tiles. Tying the tiles and cardboard tubes like a “popcorn string” provides stability and comfort.

Clever, no?

Identity and community evoke powerful emotions, ideas and images with people from all ages and backgrounds in the UK, however it is even more emotive for young people growing up around the country. Do Britain’s youth share a similar perspective on life? What affects them emotionally? How important is family and their social group? What concerns them? Getty Images is addressing all of these questions by offering 13 to 18 year olds across the country the opportunity to express how they see themselves and their lives through My Britain, a unique photography competition that will go live on 4 July 2007. Entrants will be able to take part and submit their images that reflect their lives, communities and feelings of what it’s like for a young person to live in today’s Britain, by visiting www.gettyimagesmybritain.co.uk.

My Britain will run from 4 July until 15 September 2007. The shortlist of regional finalists from the South East, South West, London, West Midlands, East Midlands, East Anglia, North East, Yorkshire, North West, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be announced in September 2007 followed by the announcement of the overall winner.

Via: Imaging Resource

Bombay Sapphire, dedicated to supporting young emerging design talent across the globe, invites all design students and recent graduates to enter the Bombay Sapphire Designer Glass Competition. Designers will be invited to design a functional martini cocktail glass inspired by Bombay Sapphire and its striking translucent blue glass bottle.

The competition is now open for entries and will close in March 2008. Recent graduates must be within a maximum of three years post graduation and working in the design industry. Visit the site for details and to view previous winners (NOTE: it appears that Bombay has yet to update the site for this year’s competition - see link below for further information).

Via: Hi-Arts

Now in its fifth year, top-tier, international awards competition - The Accolade - announces its Call For Entries for filmmakers, television producers and videographers.

• Summer Deadline: July 20, 2007
• Fall Deadline: September 14, 2007
• Winter Deadline: November 16, 2007
• Spring Deadline: February 16, 2008

Entrants from all over the world including the United States, Canada, Mexico, England, Spain, Ireland, India, Czech Republic, Australia, Malaysia, Venezuela, Taiwan, and Hong Kong provide submissions to The Accolade. A non-traditional, virtual venue with seasonal deadlines that allow timely online publicity opportunities, The Accolade awards go to those filmmakers, television producers and videographers who produce fresh, standout entertainment, animation and compelling documentaries; The Accolade is a showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices. Subtitled, foreign-language films are welcomed.
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At right: “Near otter Point Acadia” - Nancy Fortunato, $2,500 Grand Prize Purchase Award Winner.

PaintAmerica, a national, non-profit organization to support and promote the visual arts, has announced the Call to Entries for the 2007 PaintAmerica Top100 and the PaintAmerica MiniTop50 Art Competitions. In the second year of the PaintAmerica Top100, the competition is already among the richest in prize money and purchase awards. The Top 100 Grand Prize winner will earn a $7,500 purchase award. The MiniTop50 winner claims a $2,500 purchase award. Dozens of purchase awards, cash prizes and other awards are available, and more are still being secured. Full details and entry forms are available at http://www.PaintAmerica.org. Deadline: 30 November 2007.

At right: 2006 Members’ Exhibition, Juror’s Selection: 83rd Bird - Robert Bradshaw.

The Center for Fine Art Photography invites photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to participate in its exhibitions and activities. Traditional, contemporary, avant-garde, creative and experimental works that include new processes, mixed techniques, and challenging personal, emotional or political statements are welcome.

This exhibition is open to all members - professional and amateur, domestic and international photographers working with digital or traditional photography or combinations of both. Entries due: 28 August 2007. Visit the site for details. Numerous awards.

At right: Jim Carey as a Zombie from an earlier photoshop contest courtesy of Stegor.

The Photoshop community, www.PhotoChopz.com, has announced the launch of new weekly and monthly design contests and a new Photoshop design gallery to showcase member designs and “chopz” - humorous and spoof edits of photographs.

Photoshop artists with a flair for the satirical can now win awards for their humorous photo edits, or “chopz,” thanks to a newly-launched series of weekly and monthly themed design contests from the Photoshop community, PhotoChopz.com. The new contests aim to reward already active members and designers for their spoof, sarcastic, and humorous alterations to chosen monthly photos or themes where designers can choose their own photos.
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