Art by Jake Parker.
As 2021 winds down, we can’t help but look back on the year we’ve had. And what a year it’s been!
2021 brought us another year of pandemic, the capitol riots, deadly winter storms, mass shootings, the rollout of the Covid vaccine, deadly floods, unending political strife and deadly wildfires. And that’s just in the US! 😱😵😭
But there’s still so much reason for hope! So the prompt for November is: Star 🌟
A star can be so many things - a starfish, the finishing touch on a Christmas tree, a gold star from your teacher. Think about the role they can play in your own storytelling.
Because this is the final prompt this year, we are gonna do TWO Critique Arenas: Classic and All Star.
Classic: This is just like our usual Critique Arena, except NONE of the 2021 winners will be in the competition. They will be competing in the All Star competition. So, strategy-wise, if you’ve been a contender in the past, this would be a good time to submit since the top contenders will be out of the picture! Entries are due Nov 30, and should be submitted via the Critique Arena website. The Classic Critique Arena will be Tue, Dec 7.
All Star: We’ll also be inviting all the previous winners from 2021 to battle it out in a special All Star competition! The prompt is the same. For the All Star competition, there is cash money on the line! The top 3 win cash - $100 for 3rd, $200 for 2nd and $300 for 1st🤑 Entries are due Dec 7. All previous 2021 winners will receive an email with instructions on how to submit. The All Star Critique Arena will be Tue, Dec 14.
Ok everybody, eyes on the prize! Let’s go!
HOW TO ENTER
Read through the prompt for this month⬆️
Create something awesome!
If you are submitting to Critique Arena Classic, download the template and follow the instructions listed in the file to insert your artwork. Be sure to include your name, your Forum name and social media handle at the bottom of the template. Submissions that are missing a name at the bottom of the template will not be included on the website. Also, make sure to include your name and the month in the file name. If you are submitting to Critique Arena All Stars, we will be in touch!
Submit your final illustration, using the template, on the Critique Arena website.
The file you submit should measure 1200 x 1200 pixels, so your artwork will need to be scaled to fit in the template. Keep the file size to no more than 500 kb.
Submit as many illustrations as you like!
Entries must be posted by Nov 30 at the stroke of midnight ⌛️
PRIZES
Winner 1: a live critique of your artwork, your artwork shared on all our online channels, plus the chance to do a paid illustration gig
Winner 2: a live critique of your artwork, your artwork shared on all our online channels, plus the chance to do a paid illustration gig
All 16 Finalists: a live critique of your artwork, your artwork shared on all our online channels, plus the chance to be a featured artist for SVSLearn.com
All Entries: your artwork included in that month’s submission gallery for the whole world to see!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Critique Arena is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, an online resource for artists of all skill levels.
Critique Arena is a monthly art challenge. A new prompt is released at the beginning of each month, and contestants have the whole month to create and submit artwork based on the prompt.
Entries must be submitted using the template on our Submit Your Art! page by the deadline in order to qualify. Submissions that are missing the name at the bottom of the template will not be included on the website. Entries will be accepted until the last day of the month in which the prompt was announced.
Judges will pick the Top 16 based on skill. On the second Thursday following the submission deadline, the Top 16 will face off during Critique Arena, a live event where subscribers of SVSLearn cast their votes to decide who will win. In the case of a tie, the judges decide who win.
No monkey business! Any entries considered questionable, inappropriate or spammy may be disqualified.
Only submit if you are OK with receiving a critique from our judges during a live event, which will be recorded and added to our video subscription.
You must be at least 18 to play.
No purchase necessary to enter. However, please note the Top 16 will be selected from active subscribers at SVSLearn.com. Contestants must be active on the day of Critique Arena. (Not a member? That’s ok! You can sign up for a free 30 day trial!)
We do not own the rights to your work, you do! But we reserve the right to promote your work on our online platforms. Contest entries maybe promoted on critiquearena.com and SVSLearn.com, and their associated email lists and social media.
Void where prohibited by law.