Hello Deviant Art, I am new at this whole news writing gig so go easy on me, although I take criticism well. The purpose of writing this is to help provide all of you with opportunities to spread your inspirational seed.
In other words, I am going to be telling you about art competitions, so keep an eye out. I am also going to try to find competitions that will suit the different varieties of artists that inhabit this site. If I leave you out just contact me and I will see what I can do for you.
This week I am addressing the digital artists. Who's next? Depends who wants to be, so just ask.

I would just link you all to the competition, but I found it on a site that I pay for [link] I know a lot of you cannot afford to subscribe to it, and either can I, but I find it essential! So that is where I will be getting most of my information from for all of you.

Without further ado:

Digital Artists
Title: Digital Visions: Computer Art Exhibition
Deadline: January 31, 2008
Type: Juried Competitions
Category: Digital

Art created or manipulated via any form of digital technology will be accepted for consideration.

This includes: Digital painting, computer based illustration, digitally manipulated photography, fractals and algorithmic imagery, computer manipulations of traditionally created art, digital montages and collages, mixed media with digital elements, digital video art, computer animation, CGI, etc.

This does not include: Photographic images which are simply captured with a digital camera or photographic images which are simply printed with a digital printer. Photographic images must have some degree of visual manipulation, a noticeable alteration of the picture

Internet based work may be submitted and will be displayed on the internet.

All artists 18+ and residing in the United States are eligible. Artwork must be original, created by the artist submitting the proposal.

AWARDS:
1st Place - $800, 2nd Place - $600, 3rd Place - $400 and Honorable Mention - $200

ENTRY PROCEDURE:
Entries must be submitted as digital files in the JPEG format. Image size must be at least 1500 pixels wide (or high, for a vertical submission) and must be saved to a CD mailed to the address listed below.

Video art entries should be submitted in DVD format that can be viewed on a DVD player. Running video must be less than 15 minutes.

A $20 fee per proposal is required with check made payable to Artlink. Clearly label the CD or DVD using your full name with a label or permanent marker. Please include: an artist resume with contact information including email address and phone number, 1-2 typed page explaining the digital pieces in the proposal and one page explaining the equipment and space required to display the work. Artists may be requested to provide equipment to display their work for the show. Work must stay the duration of the exhibit. No exceptions will be made.

CALENDAR:
January 31, 2008 CD/DVD and proposals due
February 11 Proposals reviewed by Artlink
March 1 Artists notified
May 9 Last day to receive artwork
May 22 Exhibition mounted
May 24 Award selection made
May 30 Opening reception, 7-9 pm
July 9 Exhibition closes/work returned

ENTRY CHECKLIST:
1. CD or DVD
2. Artist resume with contact information
3. 1-2 page typed proposal
4. 1 page typed equipment & space requirements
5. $20 entry fee made payable to Artlink

All of the above should be mailed to:

Digital Visions
Artlink
437 East Berry Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

SHIPPING:
All accepted work will be returned insured by UPS unless otherwise stipulated by the Artist. All artists shipping work should include payment or pre-paid return shipments labels and send work in a reusable box. Prepaid shipping costs will be returned if the work is sold. Notify Artlink if your address changes. Please do not send wood crates. Entries should be shipped or hand delivered by May 9, 2008.

PRESENTATION:
All wall work must be suitably framed with PLEXIGLASS (if shipped), and WIRED FOR HANGING. No printed work should be sent unframed. Identification labels should be attached to back of all artwork.

SALES & REPRODUCTION:
A 35% commission will be charged on works sold. If work is not for sale, list NFS and give a value for insurance purposes. Artlink reserves the right to photographically reproduce accepted entries for publicity purposes. All pieces will be exhibited on Artlink website, [link]

LIABILITY:
The artwork will be insured while on exhibit. Artlink is not liable for damage or loss in transit.

AGREEMENT:
Artlink reserves the right to exclude from the exhibition any artwork that does not conform to the submitted slide, CD or DVD.

Sending a proposal constitutes agreement on the part of the entrant to all conditions stated above.

About:
A not-for-profit contemporary visual arts gallery, one of the few in the state not associated with a university or artist's co-op. Artlink sponsors nine original exhibitions per year in the Main Gallery and nine exhibitions of local and regional interest in the Hallway Gallery. Average display time 5-6 weeks. Open all year.

Artlink's mission is to showcase artwork of the highest quality by emerging or mid-career artists and encourage cooperation and communication among artists, art teachers, art students, publishers and others involved in artistic activities. Artlink also conducts educational programs for children, students, artists and the