EDIT: APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL WHO APPLIED. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY.
Applications are now open for artist participation in the next anthro calendar entitled:
RARE: 2012
A Mythical Anthro Calendar
(Cookies to those who guessed correctly.)
Project Outline
This edition will feature an anthropomorhised range of creatures from various myths and legends.
Contributing artists will be required to illustrate a creature and submit it to the Creative Lead by the deadline as well as demonstrating progress for the duration of the project. Both traditional and digital mediums will be accepted. Proficiency in your chosen medium is expected as well as a keen attitude toward constructive criticism. Artists will be required to subject their pieces at various stages to the scrutiny of the rest of the group to ensure the best possible art is submitted.
The deadline for submitting finished art is AUGUST 31, 2011.
It is a requirement that participating artists make themselves contactable online by email AND through correspondence via the #anthrocalendar group on DeviantART. In past years, Livejournal has been a useful tool in the sharing of WIPs and receiving of feedback, and will most likely be used again. Artists will need to sign a contract following a successful application, which will include the terms of the project as well as any financial obligations towards production.
Costs to Contributors
A pre-order campaign will be run to reduce costs, however an entry fee of US$35 will be required from successful applicants to secure their spot in the project. This fee will go towards advertising costs, promotional giveaways and the minimum order quantity of calendars. Artists may forfeit all or part of their deposit if they fail to meet submission deadlines. Any profits gained through sales of the calendar will be paid out to the artists as a percentage via PAYPAL.
Artists will be able to order as many extra calendars as they wish at cost price to take to conventions or sell on their own website at RRP. All shipping and customs costs on these extras will be the responsibility of the individual.
NON-FINANCIAL individuals need not apply.
Selection of Artists and Species
Artists will be selected based on their artistic ability, suitability to a species and their experience in other anthro related projects. Style is important, as the calendar must have continuity across the artwork. Previous contributors to RARE: 2010 and 2011 are more than welcome to apply for a position again, however rotating artists is essential in keeping a product looking fresh and innovative. Exclusion from the 2012 calendar in no way implies a permanent or future refusal.
RARE: 2012 will require unique art for 12 months, and a centerfold allowing the participation of 13 artists. The anthros that will feature in this year's calendar have already been determined, therefore interested parties are required to apply for a particular species listed below. If the application is successful the artist will be informed of their allocated species. Artists may show interest in a maximum of three species, but will only contribute one. Less popular species may have less applicants and vice versa so keep that in mind.
Species List
Great Dragon
Sea Serpent
Unicorn
Thunderbird
Pheonix
Hellhound
Peryton
Gryphon
Catoblepas
Jackalope
Kitsune
Bakeneko/Nekomato
Tanuki
Guidelines on submitted artwork
The calendar is rated G for all ages. No nudity or blood.
No humans.
Other creatures may be included as long as they also display some form of anthropomorphism, ie clothing, gesturing/behaviour, human anatomy, etc. It must still be clear which species is the focus of the piece.
Artwork should be submitted no smaller than 3300x2550px at 300dpi.
Applicants must complete the form found here:
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Please make sure it is filled out correctly and in full where indicated. Artists will be selected by the Producer and the decision will be final.
Only successful applicants will be notified and a list of all participating artists will be made available to the public once finalised.
Applications close JUNE 05, 2011. Good Luck!
