As you all know, it was deviantART's 8th birthday on August 7th, 2008.
To celebrate those fantastic 8 years, we had a vexel contest going and now it's time to announce the lucky winners.

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EVANESCENCE'S SONGS CONTEST

*intano

reports, 6h 56m ago

For more information and updates for the contest,you can check out my journal here>> [link]

Much love

*intano

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Cats and Dogs Contest Winners & Upcoming Contest

~Kumiko-Art

reports, 1d 18h ago

Featuring the winners of the KittyCatCult's contest "Cats & Dogs" and the upcoming cool contest...

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189

The "Banned Books" Contest: Fight Censorship!

`GeneratingHype

reports, 1d 19h ago

Speak out against Banned Books! Fight censorship! Participate in this contest!

ALA's Banned Books Week: 27 September - 4 October 2008

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Videogame Fanart Contest deadline soon!

*yougotgame

reports, September 2

GotGame.com sponsors a Videogame Fanart Contest! Deadline is September 15th. Cash Prizes and featured artists page on gotgame.com new site.

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Miss deviantART Contest+Future Contests+Projects

*RinoaPereira

reports, September 3

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The 8th Letter of the Alphabet - WINNERS!

^cosmosue

reports, 2d 19h ago

The winners of the The 8th Letter of the Alphabet digital contest!

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The "Here To Be Here" Contest!

*CodeAires

reports, September 2

Announcing a new contest idea that I came up with.

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Winners of the RAY DAY CONTEST

`Tepara

reports, September 3

Winners of the RAY DAY CONTEST

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:: Self Portrait Contest ::

=BikerScout

reports, September 2

This contest is open to all deviants of all skill levels!

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189

The "Banned Books" Contest: Fight Censorship!

`GeneratingHype

reports, 1d 19h ago

Speak out against Banned Books! Fight censorship! Participate in this contest!

ALA's Banned Books Week: 27 September - 4 October 2008

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135

THE RED DOT CONTEST

`aeterne

reports, September 1

Be creative! Take part in The Red Dot Contest designed for all deviants who love to create.

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132

Contests Around dA! Bi-Monthly NewsLetter!

`karemelancholia

reports, September 1

Giving some fresh ideas to create, contests are essential to creativity!
Here are somes that are flying around!

Need TIPS about How to Organize a Contest?
SEE HERE!

= To get more expozure your contest is also updated more freequently in my journal : [link] =

DON'T FORGET THE SOLIDARITY CONTEST/PROJECT!

• Current Contests •

109 contests are listed!
34 new!
All medias are representated!

Hope it is useful for everyone!

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101

Life Through The Lens Contest

^PurpelBlur

reports, August 30

I challenge you to photo your life!

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Manga/Anime Official Repeating Contest September 1

^Damaged927

reports, September 1

The Manga/Anime official repeating contest for the month of September. See last month's results and view the rules for the new contest.

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Day of the Dead Contest! Open to all.

*Delectable-Decadence

reports, September 1

A contest open to anyone on deviant art to celebrate an early day of the dead holiday. Great prizes in store, so take a looksie!

42 comments Contests Last +fav: =mizdestiny

How Does It Feel? - World Mental Health Day 2008

~devlife

reports, August 31

October 10 is recognized as World Mental Health Day. It is a day for education, awareness, and advocacy. In anticipation of this day, the #dALIFE Help with Life chat channel will be both having an in-chat discussion on the day, and hosting a contest titled “How Does it Feel?.” Please read for more information.

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Starock Challenge #5 + Winners Recap

`zemotion

reports, August 31

Announcing the Topics for Starlite Photo #5 and 2D Rock-Off #5.

Interested to see who walked away with the $50 from each round? We've also got a recap of the wonderful works from winners of Round 1-4.

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A contest to launch The Acid Burst Love Federation

*Lechtonen

reports, September 1

The explosive opening of the new community -- The Acid Burst Love Federation. Try it on, it feels quite nice.

Join our "Silence" contest. Six winners. The first prize 12 month sub.

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`karemelancholia

reports, January 7

Newsletter Run by =karemelancholia since april 2007!

Giving some fresh ideas to create, contests are essential to creativity!
Here are somes that are flying around!

Want to advertize your contest?
Send me a note : "Contest Ad." including PLEASE : link, title of the contest, deadline if you have one & and if you have a specific category (media) lemme know also. Thanx.

And see if you can participate and/or help with any prizes donations!
Even a 'simple' journal feature is great for any contest holder!

= To get more expozure your contest is also updated more frequently in my journal here : [link] =

January

Re-Create Contest
By *sheispretty
Deadline : January 11th
View details here

Love Contest

By ~samdobrow
Deadline : January 11th
View details here

Forgotten Folklore Contest
By =Behana
Specific Media : Digital (Photomanipulation, Mixed Media, Painting & Airbrushing)
Deadline : January 11th
View details here

Star Contest
By *PortraitPencilArt
Specific Media : Traditional Drawing
Deadline : January 13th
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The Black Fairy Contest
By *inblack-club
Deadline : January 13th
View details here

One is the loneliest number Contest
By *hrvatska
Deadline : January 15th
View details here

Grimm Brothers Contest
By `LuneBleu
Specific Media : Digital
Deadline : January 15th
View details here

New Begining To Earth Contest

By *ProjectEarth
Deadline : January 15th
View details here

What's The Story Contest
By ~PassTheTime
Deadline : January 20th
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animal Contest

By =Nikonist
Specific Media : Photography
Deadline : January 20th
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Face Contest
By *Rock--Angel
Specific Media : Photography
Deadline : January 20th
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Winter Games Contest

By *faile88
Deadline : January 20th
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Make the world a better place Contest

By *LittleBelovedOnes
Deadline : January 23rd
View details here

Cycle Contest
By =story
Deadline : January 25th
View details here

This Background Contest
By *ehmaysink
Specific Media : Digital
Deadline : January 25th
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Ultimate Fandom Contest 2 : Book Characters
By ^ArtisticAunJuli
Deadline : January 25th
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Ultimate Fandom Contest : Avatar
By ^ArtisticAunJuli & *AvatardKingdom
Deadline : January 25th
View details here

Light of the darkness Contest
By *SurrealSociety
Deadline : January 31st
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Naruto Contest
By *XSicariusX
Deadline : January 31st
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Resolution Contest
By ~yNotNewArtistsClub
Deadline : January 31st
View details here

Favorite Memories of 2007 Contest

By *here-to-help
Specific Media : visual art & literature
Deadline : January 31st
View details here

Honda Civic Contest
By ~ModifiedCars-stock
Deadline : January 31st
View details here

Alice in Wonderland Contest

By =ThroughTheRabbitHole
Deadline : January 31st
View details here

Love Wong Contest

By ~Lyrics-Community
Specific Media : Literature
Deadline : January 31st
View details here

Yours, Mine, and Ours! Contest

By *Stock-by-Dana
Deadline : January 31st
View details here

January 2008 Contest Submission

By *ClassicCrit
Specific Media : Literature
Deadline : January 31st
View details here

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February 2008

Black and White Video Games Arts Contest

By *kelingking2
Specific Media : Traditional Art & Digital Painting
Deadline : February 1st
View details here

True Love Contest

By *JenniferSpriggs
Specific Media : Traditional Art & Digital Painting
Deadline : February 1st
View details here

"New" Contest

By *IllustrateThis
Deadline : February 1st
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Romance Contest

By ~SwordOfTruthClub
Deadline : February 1st
View details here

In Their World Contest
By =The-Real-Mags-Satan
Deadline : February 2nd
View details here

The Extraordinary Butterfly Contest

By `chasing-butterflies
Deadline : February 2nd
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Theme-Less Contest
By =RLDStock
Deadline : February 4th
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Orange Contest

By *Uncommon-Art
Deadline : February 4th
View details here

Moonlight Sonata Contest
By *valse-des-ombres
Specific Media : Photomanipulation
Deadline : February 8th
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Bot's Avatar Contest
By ~AotMV
Deadline : February 11th
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Song Interpretation Contest
By *Jenna-Rose
Specific Media : Photomanipulation/Digital Painting
Deadline : February 14th
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Romance Contest

By *Anglinagirl
Deadline : February 14th
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Crush Contest
By `RockstarVanity
Specific Media : Photography
Deadline : February 14th
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A Winterfairytale Contest

By *Nirelstock
Specific Media : digital & traditional
Deadline : February 14th
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Opposites Contest
By *dAPagan
Deadline : February 14th
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Equine Dreams II Contest
By =WrenStormbringer
Deadline : February 14th
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Sci-fi / Fantasy Prose Contest

By =BinaryNotion
Specific Media : Lit. Prose
Deadline : February 15th
View details here

The "4 Elements" Contest

By *PhotoStockMarket
Deadline : February 16th
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deviantID Contest

By `kuschelirmel
Deadline : February 16th
View details here

Dark Feelings Contest

By *freaky665
Deadline : February 17th
View details here

Custom CSS Journal Contest
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Deadline : February 20th
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A dA fairytale Contest

By =krazykel
Deadline : February 20th
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The Past, Our Memories Contest

By *inspyretash-stock & ~Wild-stock
Deadline : February 25th
View details here

Cats Contest

By *fireflyskys
Deadline : February 28th
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The Face of 2008 Contest

By *Le-Visage
Deadline : February 28th
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Beauty In Unexpected Places Contest

By `Doubtful-Della
Specific Media : Photography
Deadline : February 29th
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Fairytales and Fantasy Contest

By *VivalaVida
Deadline : February 29th
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March 2008

Draw Your Own Lila Contest

By *The-Mirrorball-Man
Deadline : March 1st
View details here

The Big Challenge Contest

By =Hyourin
Deadline : March 1st
View details here

Freestyle my Characters Contest
By ~KoriCristy
Deadline : March 12th
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Mangas Contest

By ~inuchilds-fullmoon
Specific Media : Mangas
Deadline : March 13th
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My Final Fantasy Contest

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Deadline : March 17th
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Couples Contest

By ~pentacledreamer
Deadline : March 30th
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Revenge of the Centaur Art Contest

By *jkrolak
Deadline : March 31st
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April 2008

Drawing Contest of Online Comic Hidden Chain
By =sapphirez
Deadline : April 30th
View details here

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Comment Hero of the Month
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Deadline : Every Month
View details here

Abstract Silence Contests
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Deadline : Every Month
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Nature Pics Club Contests
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Specific Media : Photography
Deadline : Every Month
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Express Yourself Contests
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Deviation of the Month
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Manga/Anime Mini Contest
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Specific Media : Mangas
Deadline : Every Two Weeks
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Print for Poetry
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Specific Media : Poetry
Deadline : Every Wednesday
View details here

Create by Week Contest
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Deadline : Every Week
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Weekly Contest
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Deadline : Every Week
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Manipulate This Contest
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Specific Media : Photomanipulations
Deadline : Every Week
View details here

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View details here

Count Yourself In Contest
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Specific Media : Literature
View details here

Create a CSS Contest
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View details here

CSS Design Contest
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Design a character for tex Contest
By =Drifter-Tex
View details here

deviantART Top 10 Contest
By ~ISIMONI
View details here

Macro Contest Exercise

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Nightmare Contest
By =zardo
Specific Media : Photography
View details here

Osamu Tezuka Contest
By ~TerraTezuka
View details here

Pink Color the Animated Series Contest
By ~JayJayM
View details here

Prose for Points Contest
By ^StJoan
Specific Media : Literature
View details here

Tempt Me With Chocolate! Contest
By =ladyfoxill
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"What's Left Now?!?" for HP fansContest
By =PersephoneStock
View details here

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Pin Up Christmas Contest

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Original Anime Mascot Contest

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Photograph Your New Year's Resolution Contest

Deadline : February 1st
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Oh Christmas Tree Contest

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Deadline : January 19, 2008
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Theme Design Contest

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Deadline : January 22, 2008
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Deadline : February 1, 2008
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Deadline : February 1, 2008
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Deadline : February 12, 2008
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European Design Awards 2008

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Deadline : February 15, 2008
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Nontzeflash 5th Animation Festival

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Deadline : February 21, 2008
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Graphic Design Competition

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Deadline : February 28, 2008
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International Poster Competition Graphisme dans la rue 2008

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Deadline : March 10, 2008
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Drawing Competition
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Photographing Water Contest

By FanArtReview
Deadline : March 24, 2008
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Digital Challenges

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Deadline : Runs Frequently
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Anti Racist T-shirt-Art Contest
By art-teez
Deadline : August 1st, 2008
View details here

The Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar
Digital Contest

By photojournalism
Deadline : November 12th, 2008
View details here

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=ThroughTheRabbitHole

Jan 7, 2008, 5:11:33 PM Mood: Wow!

WOW!! The Club's Contest is up there : points to the "New" January Contests : This is Wonderful!

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The club for the eccentric!!

=eskimoblueboy

Jan 7, 2008, 5:26:41 PM

I really appreciate the contest list. Thank you for doing it.

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=inspyretash-stock

Jan 7, 2008, 6:00:27 PM

I'm really pleased you included my Memories contest in this amazing list! thankyou Kare.

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_{The Pinup Contest [link] Sept 10
Project Stacee [link] Oct 1st}

*The-Mirrorball-Man

Jan 7, 2008, 7:35:09 PM Mood: Wow!

Thank you very much for mentioning my Draw your own Lila contest [link]

It's been a lot of fun so far for everybody, I've received some very interesting contribution. I hope other deviants will give it a go.

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