Evaluation for 'Competition Briefs & Recognition'

I think that I have effectively tried to put myself out there in terms of competitions and contacting people to submit for existing publications. At the start of the year I was really down about the state of my CV and professional experience compared to others. Throughout my FMP I have been in contact with people I admire and they in turn have offered me opportunities to contribute to their projects. One major thing that has come out of this that I am most pleased with is contacting Article magazine who let me create artwork to accompany an article that was in the April 'Broken' issue.

Another major thing that has come out of trying to promote myself is my new relationship with Marcroy, the founder of People of Print. I am now constantly in contact with him and have had opportunities to write and post on their blog.

One of the regrets I have this module is not contacting people sooner. Even in second year I put off sending my work to people, this was mainly because I didn't think that my work reflected me so it couldn't actually be helped. I've been stuck thinking that as soon as I have been in touch with a studio or person I admire that I could ruin in within an instant – and so I have previously chosen not to bother due to thinking i'd be burning bridges. I've already contacted VICE magazine and Tissue magazine, and so I just need to continue as I am doing now and build up more relationships. 

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florence + the machine

Florence + the machine - Only if for the night

and here is my response

Brief one - Secret 7

I have identified three artists that I would like to submit for

Secret 7" is an exciting project combining music and art in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Seven bands and recording artists (Florence + The Machine, The Cure, DJ Shadow, Ben Howard, CSS, Noah and The Whale and Bombay Bicycle Club) are inviting creatives to design the artwork for a seven inch vinyl sleeve inspired by one of their songs. The project will culminate in 700 unique vinyl sleeves displayed in Idea Generation Gallery in London in the week leading up to Record Store Day 2012. On that day, each of the vinyls at the gallery will be available to purchase with all of the profits going to Teenage Cancer Trust.

None of the buyers will know who created the sleeve, or even which song it's for, until they are holding it in their hands - the secret lies within.

In this challenge, Florence + The Machine have selected the track 'Only If For A Night' and are inviting creatives to interpret the song, however they please, via an original piece of seven inch artwork. This is an incredible opportunity for aspiring artists and designers to collaborate with one of the world's most loved bands, to have their artwork seen by millions, be exhibited alongside established artists and in the process, raise valuable funds for Teenage Cancer Trust.

 Florence + The Machine's Choice

45 designs will be selected and printed on a Secret 7" vinyl sleeve which will be sold and exhibited in a gallery in East London in the week leading up to the Record Store Day on April 21st 2012. On the last day of the exhibition one copy of each vinyl will be sold in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Each winner will also receive:
• A signed copy of their Secret 7" vinyl sleeve
• Exposure and recognition for their artwork on a website dedicated to the winning designs

 The Cure's Choice

45 designs will be selected and printed on a Secret 7" vinyl sleeve which will be sold and exhibited in a gallery in East London in the week leading up to the Record Store Day on April 21st 2012. On the last day of the exhibition one copy of each vinyl will be sold in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Each winner will also receive:
• A signed copy of their Secret 7" vinyl sleeve
• Exposure and recognition for their artwork on a website dedicated to the winning designs

 CSS's Choice

45 designs will be selected and printed on a Secret 7" vinyl sleeve which will be sold and exhibited in a gallery in East London in the week leading up to the Record Store Day on April 21st 2012. On the last day of the exhibition one copy of each vinyl will be sold in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Each winner will also receive:
• A signed copy of their Secret 7" vinyl sleeve
• Exposure and recognition for their artwork on a website dedicated to the winning designs

 People's Choice

• The 5 highest voted artists will each receive the incentives as offered to the 45 winners selected by Florence + The Machine, The Cure & CSS

 Get Involved

Submit by: January 13, 2012
Vote: January 20, 2012 - January 26, 2012Winner(s) Announced: February 7, 2012