Metal Clay Artist Magazine
is proud to announce our annual design competition, sponsored this year by USA-based PMC Connection.
The theme for the 2011 design competition is “Metal Clay Plus ...”
We’re looking for innovative combinations of metal clay and non–metal materials to inspire our readers to reach new levels
of artistry.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:
Metal clay needs to be feature prominently in the design. You can use any kind or combination of
metal clays you wish! The rest of the piece needs to must include one or more non-metal materials
– resin, polymer clay, glass, enamel, porcelain, bisque, cement, beads, fabric, found objects, etc.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Pieces will be judged based on their workmanship, originality, creativity, presentation, and effective use of materials. Artists may enter up to 3 pieces.
ELIGIBILITY:
Any independent artist who neither is employed by a metal clay manufacturer nor is a staff member
at either PMC Connection or Metal Clay Artist Magazine may enter his or her work into the contest.
ENTRIES:
All designs entered into this competition must be original. Winning pieces from any other
competitions are not eligible to be entered. Each entry must be accompanied by a description
of the design, inspiration, construction technique and materials used.
PHOTOS:
Must be .jpg images labeled with the artist's name, country and the description of the piece
submitted, using the following format: firstname_lastname_country_description.jpg
(e.g., Mary_Smith_Germany_fine silver and enamel ring.jpg). Image dimensions: minimum
4” x 6”. Resolution: minimum 300 dpi.
Send photos to contest@metalclayartistmag.com
with the subject line “MCAM 2011 Design Competition” Photos must be at least
4"x6" and 300dpi. Photos are to be sent to: contest@metalclayartistmag.com
AWARDS:
1st Price: $300 gift certificate from PMC Connection
2nd Price: $200 gift certificate from PMC Connection
3rd Price: $100 gift certificate from PMC Connection;
Winning pieces will be featured in a PMC Connection ad and an article in MCAM.
ENTRY DEADLINE:
Pieces must be submitted by 11:59 Eastern Time on February 29th, 2012.
JUDGING:
Winners will be determined by a panel of jurors (to be announced).
AVAILABILITY OF WINNING ENTRIES:
Winning entries will be showcased in the Spring, 2012 issue of Metal Clay Artist
Magazine and must be available to be photographed professionally if necessary).
Submitting an entry into this contest will constitute agreement to make the piece
available as needed for these purposes if it is selected as a winner.
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