Leica Images are also running a competition to win a Leica X2 camera – here is the link

http://leicaimages.com/features.php

Finally the Libarts London competition has a top prize of £200 http://www.libartslondon.co.uk/change/

At Plexipix, we are always happy to showcase interesting work – you can email us at info@plexipix.co.uk

Images on plexiglass make the perfect Christmas gift so get your order in during November to avoid disappointment. Contact us now to discuss you needs on 0207 987 9555.

Read the Brief here

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Location: UK resident during the competition start-end dates
Experience/age: BA or MA students & recent 2010 or 2011 graduate
How: upload entry onto ARTS THREAD by registering here and email us at winstonchurchill@artsthread.com to confirm your participation
If you already have an ARTS THREAD portfolio, simply email us to confirm your confirmation.
Entry: free
Deadline: May 31 2013
Prize: First prize £1000, Second Prize £750, Third Prize £500. All three winners will be considered for work experience at Pentland headquarters in London.

Websites

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Artshread http://www.artsthread.com

Churchill Centre http://www.winstonchurchill.org

Continuing our heads up to the latest photography competitions, why not check out these two websites and get involved in their competition.

ZSL ANIMAL PHOTOGRAPHY – go to http://www.zsl.org

Our image here come from the National Geographic website and was taken by Larry Gould. There are a number of categories you can enter including COLOUR / ACTION and ANIMALS. Go to http://photos.natgeotraveller.co.uk

Countryfile – wildlife / nature imagery

http://www.countryfile.com for details.

RHS – mainly plants and nature imagery

http://www.rhs.org.uk

The Big Picture – general

http://www.telegraph.co.uk

At Plexipix we cna reproduce your work onto high quality plexiglass. This is one of the world’s most precious and versatile plastics. It offers high transparency and unrivalled light diffusion.

Plexiglass allows any artwork to be perceived as something special and achieves a unique look.

Due to the special attributes of art on plexiglass, images retain their original colour thanks to the UV protection offered.

Plexiglass is one of the world’s most precious and versatile plastics. It offers high transparency and unrivalled light diffusion.

Plexiglass allows any artwork to be perceived as something special and achieves a unique look.

Due to the special attributes of art on plexiglass, it is a perfect material for the corporate sector, art in hotels or within the care industry – hospitals and care homes in particular.

Here are some of the USP’s of plexiglass:

• Your artwork is digitally printed directly onto 4mm thick plexiglass.
• Your image is guaranteed not to fade, unlike traditional acrylic.
• Plexiglass gives a high gloss finish to any artwork.
• Plexiglass is durable and is eleven times more break-resistant than normal float glass.
• Any size can be printed onto plexiglass, from 20cm up to 2.5 metres.
• Price points are affordable – from £30 for a 20 x 20cm piece.
• The unique hanging system on the reverse gives a floating effect when hung.
• Speedy delivery of bespoke artwork in 7 – 10 working days.
• Plexiglass requires minimal cleaning.
• Plexiglass is less brittle than traditional acrylic and less likely to scratch.
• Pro-rata, for the stunning effects achieved, using plexiglass is cheaper than traditional framing.

Plexipix use the latest digital technology but colours may vary in printing.

The quality of the final print is dependent on the original files supplied.

Plexipix accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage to any files supplied to us.

You agree only to send images which you own the copyright (eg. you took the photograph or it was taken with your permission) or images which you are authorised to send us.

You agree not to infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party.

Plexipix can only accept orders on the understanding that we wil not be responsible for any infringement of copyright.

Orders will be processed on receipt of payment / cleared funds.

Payment can be made by cheque or BACS.  Once payment has been received you cannot change or cancel your order as it has been made to your specification and cannot be re-sold by us.

Production and delivery times are and estimate and not guaranteed.

Due to the bespoke nature of our service, items that are delivered as described and in good condition may not be returned.

Damaged items must be reported withing one day of receipt and photographic evidence of the damage emailed to info@plexipix.co.uk

We reserve the right to cancel your order if artwork has not been submitted to our specification.  If we do cancel your order we will notify you and refund your payment as soon as possible.  We will not be obliged to offer any additional compensation for disappointment suffered.

HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF MY PLEXIPIX ARTWORK?  Images on plexiglass require minimal cleaning.  Simply wipe with alcohol on a clean cloth.  DO NOT use a feather duster, dry cloth or abrasive products.

HOW DO I HANG MY PICTURE?  Your artwork will arrive with a baton hanging system already installed on the reverse of the iamge.  All you have to do is attach it to a secure picture hook – it’s that simple.

HOW DO I ORDER?  The quickest and easiest way to order is to contact us via email at info@plexipix.co.uk  Email your image as an attachment and we will check it for quality.  Also see UPLOAD INFO section.

HOW DO I PAY?  Due to the bespoke nature of our service, we will only process your order once payment is received.  We take payment by cheque or BACS.

HOW LONG FOR DELIVERY?  Once cleared payment is received your will have your artwork delivered in 7 – 10 days.

HOW WILL MY PLEXIPIX ARRIVE?  Your artwork will arrive via DPD courier service.  Please ensure that someone is present at the delivery address you supply us with when ordering.  Upon delivery please check the parcel for any signs of tampering BEFORE signing for the package.  If there is any visible damage please make this clear on the consignment note and notify us immediately.