We are doing things a little differently this year, we're going for a free entry and a kickstarter campaign, considering everything we've all been through the last few years. (https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/eklea/created)
Our 2022 Mad Like Us competition (open internationally) is a joint one, poets short story writers and artists unite!
It will open on March 7th 2023 and close on August 7th 2023.
This contest's theme is the Mad Like Us.
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Books from previous competitions are available from our etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EmmasAtticPublishing
OPEN INTERNATIONALLY
We want you to send us an image, created by you, that in some way represents your experience of mental or emotional health issues.
If you have experienced, first or second hand, any form of mental ill health or emotional distress this is an opportunity for you to be seen.
for example Maggie Lea’s paintings http://www.maggieleafineartwork.co.uk/painting.htm
Or you could make an etching, as you'll still own the rights to your original work. http://www.artistsandillustrators.co.uk/maggie-lea/artwork/8995
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Why to enter
I was recently horrified to learn how expensive art competitions are to enter! While we can't offer an exhibition, we can offer something tangible, something to point at and say look! I did this! And it will be yours.
The top prize here is publication in a collection of work, £100 in cash and 5 copies of the book.
Runners up will be classed as contributors and receive 2 free copies of the book.
All contributors will have the option to buy more at a reduced rate.
This year our competition is free.
(you can donate to the kickstarter campaign or directly to the publication costs via paypal below if you like, but this is not a condition of entry.)
When to enter
Competition opens 7th of March, 1pm UK time.
Closing date for entries is 7th of August, 1pm UK time.