MINI Space Calendar Design Competition
Reinterpret the topic "MINIMALISM" in an artistic and philosophical way by designing a sheet for the MINI Wall Calendar 2010. Twelve winning jury-picked designs will become part of the MINI Wall Calendar 2010 that will be available worldwide to celebrate MINIMALISM, MINI environmental initiative. We are looking for twelve amazing images for twelve months of the year. The Prizes are: - 12 x Apple aluminum 13-inch Mac Book 2.0Ghz. and - Your Design and credits in print in the MINI Wall Calendar 2010 with a print run of planned 30.000 calendars worldwide. Popular Vote: - A Wacom Design Tablet

deadline: May 08, 2009 - first prize: 1,299 (USD)
http://www.minispace.com/en_us/background/

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Sunday Blody Sunday
We are accepting submissions for next issue of NO TEARS magazine. The aim of NO TEARS magazine is to publish contemporary art, which is made to give happiness, to provoke, to document, and to experiment with form and content discovering purely new and already existent eternal truth of life.

deadline: May 31, 2009
http://www.notearsmagazine.com/news.php?show=44

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Trnava Poster Triennial 2009
Jan Koniarek Gallery was founded in 1976 as the only centre of cultural and educational activities in the sphere of visual culture in the district. Was named after the sculptor Jan Koniarek, the founder of the modern Slovak sculpture. Gallery focuses on the presentation classic Slovak art of 20 century, key personalities of the Slovak art scene and also contemporary Slovak and International art. The Trnava Poster Triennial is a public non-anonymous international competitive exhibition of world’s posters organized under the auspices of the Icograda - the International Council of Graphic Design Associations since 1991. The main organizer is Ján Koniarek Gallery in Trnava. The Trnava Poster Triennial (TPT) 2009 has three competition categories - A1 poster -professional authors B - design of websites A2 - poster – university students Works are evaluated by the international jury made up of experts on graphic design. Trnava Poster Treinnial is open to anyone worldwide.

deadline: May 15, 2009
http://www.gjk.sk/trienale/eng.html

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Greenpeace Design Awards 2009
Greenpeace is an independent campaigning organization that uses non-violent direct action to expose global environmental problems and to force solutions, which are essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace has utilized various forms of visual communication throughout its history. In recognition of the strong role visual communication has played in Greenpeace actions we have established the Greenpeace Design Awards. The aim is to motivate the global creative community to develop visually striking artwork that encourages the public to support Greenpeace and take action on critical environmental issues. The Greenpeace Design Awards are hosted by Greenpeace Australia Pacific and UniLife Inc. in association with the University of South Australia. The brief is to design a poster that delivers the message ‘Be a Part of the Action’ – this does not necessarily have to be expressed in words. The poster could bear witness to catastrophic environmental damage and in doing so, cause outrage. Alternatively the poster could actively encourage peaceful protest to expose an environmental problem. Above all, the poster needs to raise awareness of environmental issues and inspire action. Submitted work(s) must be previously unpublished. Entries are welcomed from individuals. If a group wishes to submit entries they must be under the name of a nominated individual. Individuals cannot represent commercial entities. We particularly welcome entries that have been completed by students as part of the curriculum of a program of study in graphic design or visual communication. Entry is free and is open for all interested participants (world wide), subject to agreeing with terms and conditions (available on the official website).

deadline: June 15, 2009
http://www.greenpeacedesignawards.org.au/enter.aspx

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Teddy Bear Makeover Contest
Tedde is a designer toy company dedicated to innovating the teddy bear, a 100-year old product long overdue for a makeover. Participate in Tedde's Teddy Bear Makeover Challenge by downloading and illustrating a provided template. Winners will be eligible for cash prizes up to $1000 and will be manufactured as a limited edition plush toy.

deadline: May 31, 2009 - first prize: 1,000 (USD)
http://www.tedde.com/store/index.php?main_page=wordpress

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G1 Scholarship Annual Poster Competition
As a celebration of the growing rich cultural diversity, Hinterlands is proud to sponsor the G1 (Generation One) Scholarship Poster Design Contest ("Contest"). This Contest is open to college students (at least 18 years of age) who are first- generation Americans (individuals whose nationalized parents are non native born). There are two categories: A) the poster design should combine the vitality and explosive genius of the 60's with the innovations of extreme sports themes, and technology. B) the poster design should reflect the strong Cubist style Russian or Soviet Constructivism style. Posters of that era had common themes, such as "Unity", or "Cooperation".

deadline: May 30, 2009 - first prize: 500 (USD)
http://g1scholar.com/poster/

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Spirito di Vino 2009 Contest
Spirito di Vino is an international competition for cartoonists who want to express an ironic and amusing point of view on the world and culture of wine. All Italian and non-Italian artists who are at least 18 years old shall be eligible to take part in the competition. The jury will meet at the European Institute of Design in Milan to select the best 30 cartoons, among which the 3 absolute winners will be chosen. They will receive a selection of Friuli's finest wines: 150 bottles for the first place, 100 bottles for the second place and 50 bottles for the third place. The award ceremony will take place on September 19th 2009 in Udine (Italy) during the enogastronomic event of Friuli DOC. Those who make part of the first thirty will be invited to attend the award ceremony as guests of honor, and there will be an open exhibition to the public with all the selected works.

deadline: August 31, 2009
http://www.mtvfriulivg.it/SDV_EN/vignette/index_eng.html

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Little Logos, Little Designs
Textile Republic is pleased to announce their next contest. Textile Republic is a community-centered online apparel company with a focus on bold and brazen prints. Textile Republic revolves around its ongoing design competitions where winning designs are used to create a line of limited edition fabrics, clothing, wallpaper, stationary, and other merchandise. Preference will be given to submissions that tile (i.e. a seamless pattern when duplicated and placed next to itself). File must be a Jpeg Image no larger than 300kb. Also, TR will need a Tiff, PSD, EPS, Illustrator or PDF of your design if you win. Winning designers will receive $1,000 cash and a 5% royalty. Registration is required.

deadline: June 01, 2009 - first prize: 1,000 (USD)
http://www.textilerepublic.com/

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39th Creativity Annual Awards
Ad agencies, publishers, graphic designers, photographers, freelance designers, illustrators, producers, directors, web designers and corporate art departments may submit original design or art pieces created between June 1, 2008 and May 31, 2009 (void where prohibited). We receive entries from firms of all sizes and specialties, in the United States and nearly everywhere else! Last year's competition brought in entries from 44 different countries and 45 states of the US. From MTV and AKQA to independent designers and photographers, we receive entries from a diverse group with everyone winning their fair share of trophies. Student work must have been created during the 2008-2009 school year. Instructors and professors may submit work on behalf of a student. Student work will be evaluated separately from professional work. Anyone involved with the creation of the advertisement or design work may submit the entry. Entry fees are $55-$75 USD, Students receive $30 discount per entry. Entries must be received by midnight EDT Aug. 7, 2009 to avoid late fees. Late entries incurring an additional $20.00 late fee will be accepted until 5:00 pm EDT August 21, 2009.

deadline: August 21, 2009
http://www.creativityawards.com/

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Adobe Design Achievement Awards
The Adobe Design Achievement Awards gives higher education students from around the world the shortcut to brilliance to propel their careers in the future. Enter in 12 categories in 3 media areas endorsed by the industry, cash prizes will be awarded in Beijing during the Icograda World Design Congress. Projects must be original works completed 50% or more with Adobe software. There is no entry fee.

deadline: June 05, 2009 - first prize: 3,000 (USD)
http://adaaentry.com/