Calling all artists! Ever since Middle-earth Network launched their social network, My Middle-earth, the art community within has bloomed with talented artists, and now it’s time to gather you together and watch you shine. Starting at 12 PM EST on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 artists from all over the globe are invited to compete in Middle-earth Network’s Art Contest.
Submission Requirements:
The subject of the art will be a Middle-earth spin on Uncle Sam’s classic line, “I want you for the U.S. Army”. Submitted art should hold the text, “Middle-earth wants you!” with the body of the art entirely up to each individual artist. However, submissions must not contain any nudity or pornographic material. Judges reserve the right to refuse any art submitted that they deem inappropriate. In order to submit your work, you must be a member of My Middle-earth Social Network and join the “My Middle-earth Art” group. Submissions can be entered under one of the two categories: amateur artist (i.e. I am not regularly paid for my work) and professional artist (i.e. I am a regularly paid artist).
To submit, post a picture of your entry onto the “My Middle-earth Art” group’s wall with the following information by 12 PM EST Wednesday, August 10, 2011:
-Specify: “My Middle-earth Art Contest Submission”
-Name
-Specify amateur (not paid) or professional (paid)
-Title of submitted piece
-Brief description of your artwork (2-5 lines)
At 12 PM EST on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, Middle-earth Network will stop taking contest submissions. All previously submitted art will be examined by the judges who will pick the top five in each category (amateur artist or professional artist). By Monday, August 15th, 2011 the chosen ten will be posted on My Middle-earth Art group’s wall where all My Middle-earth members have until 12 PM EST Friday, August 19, 2011 to vote on their favorites. The ones with the most votes win and will be announced LIVE on Middle-earth Network Radio at 9:30 PM EST Friday, August 19, 2011. See the official prize list below.
A word from our honored judges...
Jef Murray
"Despite a handful of well-known artists whose work we all regularly encounter, there are scores, nay, hundreds, of others who have their own visions and own insights into Middle-earth, but who rarely receive an opportunity to have their renderings seen and appreciated. I am delighted to do anything I can to encourage these artists...for we are all richer for having learned from and appreciated each others' sub-creative sojourns." -J. Murray
"It is always a privilege to play a role in encouraging young or lesser known creative talent, and it is with pleasure that I participate in this exciting new competition." -T. Nasmith
PRIZES (FOR BOTH AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS):
Third Place Prizes: Ted Nasmith & Lonely Mountain Band CD Package/ Jef Murray Print
Second Place Prizes: Ted Nasmith & Lonely Mountain Band CD Package/ Jef Murray Print/ Map of
The Dwarves
First Place Grand Prizes: Ted Nasmith & Lonely Mountain Band CD Package/ Jef Murray Print/ Map of the Dwarves/ Lord of the Rings Anduril Replica Collectible Sword (Professional category) or Decorative Scottish Claymore Sword with Leather Sheath (Amateur category)
