Beading contests 2010 - What's coming up???

I rounded up some of the beading contests for the remainder of this year and next year. I have posted this before, but have added more information so if you didn't see it before, there may be something new you want to try.

I got my fingers crossed!

The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry Calendar 2011
Seeking images to feature in the next annual calendar, The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry 2011. All jewelry forms - necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, brooches, and others will be considered. Submit June 15, 2010 - Aug 15, 2010

Bead Unique
For Fall 2010 -Topaz – Mulberry – Chocolate – Metallic – Modern – Opulent
Deadline, February 5, 2010

Bead Dreams 2010
8 categories from jewelry to beaded items
Deadline, April 5, 2010

8th Annual The Ugly Necklace Contest, 2010
Shopping spree's for first and second place.
Deadline, March 15, 2010

Seed Beads Beading Contest
Firemountain Gems has six categories of great beading ideas. Win a shopping spree!
Opens Jan.12, 2010 - Closes Mar. 9, 2010

Your Designs Rock!
Rings & Things contest consists of five categories, with two chances to be entered into a raffel!
Opens January 1 — February 28, 2010.

Firemountain Gems have expanded their contests to six times a year!! Next contest is Art Clay,Wire Work, Metal Beads and Chains- deadline January 12, 2010."

Lark Books Submissions
Lark Books seeks images from artists/designers across the globe for publication in a juried collection showcasing felt objects. Deadline is February 13, 2010

Not into contests?
These publications are always looking for submissions.

Belle Armoire Jewelry
If you’d like to share your inspiration and detailed how-to instruction for creating beautiful jewelry with readers, we want to hear from you. Submissions quarterly January 15th, April 15th, July 15th 2010

Beadwork's W.O.R.D ("What Our Readers Did")
Send photos of your projects to beadwork@interweave.com. Work inspired by projects published in previous issues of Beadwork magazine are especially welcome. Selected submissions may be published in Beadwork magazine on the "Letters" page.

Jewelry Artist Monthly Design Challenge
Each month Jewelry Arist challenges artists to sketch a specific design challenge. A selection of sketches are published in the "Your Turn" section of the magazine. Complete rules and entry information in every issue of Jewelry Artist. Deadline varies (generally the 30th of the month).

Step by Step Beads "Gallery of Reader Work"
Step by Step Beads editor Leslie Rogalski periodically calls for reader submissions on a certain theme. Selected submissions may be published in the magazine or on the website. Submission details inside Step by Step Beads magazine.

Step by Step Wire Jewelry "Wire Works" Reader Gallery
Please send images of your original wire designs to dpeck@interweave.com. Selected submissions may be published in Step by Step Wire Jewelry.

Bead Trends Magazine
Bead Trends is an international publication offering new categories each month for you to enter. Submissions accepted will be published.


Good luck to you all!!!