Taking chances can feel uncomfortable, but it’s how we get ahead in life. Not every chance you take will pan out the way you hope, but that is no reason not to keep trying. After all, the only chance you definitely won’t succeed in is the one you never take. As an artist pursuing a career doing what you love, consciously stepping outside your comfort zone is part of the job. So take those chances, do it regularly, and don’t worry about succeeding every time.
Communication Arts invites entries for their illustration competition. This is an opportunity to introduce your work to the world. Winners are selected by an international jury of distinguished designers, art directors and illustrators and the winning entries will be distributed worldwide. For more information and to enter, visit the website. Deadline for submissions is January 27.
The Leica Street Photo competition invites photographers to submit their work to the twelfth edition of one of the largest and most important competitions dedicated to street photography. This year the winner receives a Leica SL2-S camera and a voucher worth 1,000 to purchase a lens. To learn more and to submit your entry, visit the website. Deadline is January 30.
Leipzig Festival of Lights 2024 announces a call for artists. In their own words:
For the 35th anniversary of the Peaceful Revolution on October 9, 2024, the Leipzig Festival of Lights is looking for outdoor artistic projects to be presented along Leipzig’s inner-city ring road – We are looking for projects that artistically take up the historical events of autumn ’89 in public space, reflect them in the current context and make them emotionally tangible.“
For more information and to take part, visit the website. Deadline is January 31.
Praxis Center is there to hold your hand as you take chances in your art career. Whether you are an emerging artist or an established artist looking for new horizons, we have the tools and resources to help you along the way. Join today and see how far Praxis can take you.
Brainard Carey is an author, artist and educator. He is the director of Praxis for Aesthetics. He has written six books for artists, most recently Making it in the Art World.