Design a Toy for Fun
Although toys are usually associated with children, a wise sage said that we never really stop playing with toys; we only progress to bigger and more expensive “toys” as we enter adulthood.

The 37^th Annual Toys Designed by Artists Competition celebrates the joy of toys by sending out an open call to designers, artists, and anyone who is interested in creating a unique toy or something about toys.
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The Contest
The sponsor, Arkansas Art Center, states:

“This delightful and ever popular competition was created to recognize and celebrate the playful side in each of us - artists and viewers alike.

“Toys may be functional, nonfunctional, child friendly, child proof, too delicate or scary to touch, or begging for tactile tinkering. Successful entries are creative, original, featuring excellence of design and superior craftsmanship.”

Contest Guidelines
The general rules for this contest are as follows:

* The competition is international and anyone may enter. (See ….complete rules for details)
* Up to three entries are permitted per contestant.
* Toy designs or related toy submissions must have been ….completed within the last two years.
* Shipping and insurance for any materials are the responsibility ….of the artist.
* Prepaid return shipping for return of art or materials is ….required.

Submission Guidelines
Your entries should be submitted digitally. The images should be of medium resolution and be easily viewable on a standard-sized computer monitor.

Your images should not have any information about you on the artwork such as your name, title, etc. Your entries will be categorized and marked for identification by the selection personnel.

Prizes
There will be purchase awards totaling up to $2500 for the various winning designs. The works that are purchased through the award fund will become part of the Arkansas Center Foundation Collection.

Other Information
The deadline for contest submissions is September 13, 2010. The entry fee for this contest is $15 for the first submission and $10 for each additional one.

Follow these links for information about the contest:

Official Contest Announcement (PDF File)
Contest Sponsor’s Website
Official Rules and Contest Forms

Send any questions about this contest to: toys[at]arkarts.com.