Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that entries for the Nikon Photo Contest International 2010-2011 will be accepted between September 1 and 30 November 2010. The 33rd Nikon Photo Contest International is an international photo contest designed to provide an opportunity for photographers of all skill levels around the world to communicate and contribute to photographic culture. The Nikon Photo Contest International has been held by Nikon Corporation since 1969.

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The Animation Film Festival Animated Dreams runs from 19 to 23 November, 2010 in Tallinn, Estonia and consists of an international competition programme of short and medium-length animated films and a non-competitive informative programmes, retrospectives and special presentations. Animated Dreams, the one and only Estonian animation film festival, offers Estonian animators a chance to display the state of their art as well as promotes high-quality international animation culture. From its beginnings as an offshoot of Black Nights Film Festival back in 1999, the event has evolved into a small independent festival.

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The Yale Institute of Sacred Music seeks a group of Fellows from around the world to join its community of scholars and practitioners for one year. Scholars, religious leaders, or artists whose work is in or is turning toward the fields of sacred music, liturgical/ritual studies, or religion and the arts are invited to apply. Scholars in the humanities or in the social or natural sciences whose work is directly related to these areas are also encouraged to apply. Fellows will have the opportunity to pursue their scholarly or artistic projects within a vibrant, interdisciplinary community.

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The Federation of European Photographers is a network of 23 National Professional Photographers Associations from 20 European countries, recognised by the EU and officially registered in Belgium. The aim of the competition is to help promote the photographic profession and to raise the level of professional standards. It is also intended to give just recognition to those who work in this sector according to the highest levels of quality and professionalism. The competition is a non-profit event and all fees collected will be used to promote the FEP and the FEP member associations.

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With more than 3000 entries from over 11 countries in the 2009 Competition, the Corel Asia Pacific Digital Art Competition is one of the largest in Asia. With over 150 prizes totaling over US $40,000 it is also one of the richest. Creating art is a powerful form of expression. Corel’s graphics and digital media software provide a rich set of tools to express your creativity. Whether you are a seasoned designer or an aspiring artist, you should take advantage of this opportunity to share your ideas and vision. Winning entries will be featured on the Corel website!

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Are you a driven creative? Have your hard work and creative passion rewarded with a G-Technology G-Raid drive or a massive €5,000 towards your next project. Unlike other creative competitions, you will be rewarded not just for the aesthetic qualities of your entry but also for the invention and drive which went into creating it. Submissions are encouraged across the fields of photography, music and filmmaking in both Professional and Amateur categories. Besides great prizes, best entries will go on display at an exclusive exhibition at London’s Brick Lane Gallery in November 2010.

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Colors of Life is an international photo contest representing an opportunity for photographers worldwide (professionals, students and amateurs) to submit and exhibit their works in the United States and internationally. The work of the participants selected by Colors of Life will be submitted to a jury of leading international gallery owners, academics and artists. A collective exhibition of the 35 selected finalist photographs in the contest, will be hosted.

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Battles are taking their toll on the war-torn planets of the StarCraft universe. The protoss, terrans, and zerg seek the help of talented artists to drum up support for their war efforts. All forms of persuasion are encouraged. Use any techniques you feel your favorite race would deem effective: appeal to fear or patriotism, demonize your enemies. Create slogans, spread disinformation, do whatever it takes to galvanize the troops. Send your submissions to the StarCraft II Propaganda Poster Contest for a chance to win some amazing prizes from Alienware, NVIDIA and Razer.

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The Sustainable Thinking Platform is looking for the best photos, essays and videos that can inspire others to embrace sustainability as a way of life. You will have the chance to win a laptop computer, photographic camera or camcorder depending on the category you are competing in. But that is not the only way you can win. There are over 2,000 Euros in prizes for the various categories.

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Submissions are now being invited for the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2010, ‘the leading international photographic portrait competition’, which celebrates and promotes the very best in contemporary portrait photography. Entry is open to photographers from around the world, aged 18 and over. Organised by the National Portrait Gallery, the Prize has established a reputation for its diversity of photographic styles, encompassing editorial, reportage and fine art images submitted by a range of photographers, from gifted amateurs and photography students to professionals. The winner of the competition will receive £12,000.

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