Mermay 2022 Art contest rules

Welcome to the MerMay 2022 art contest!  We are excited to have Wacom join us as an official sponsor of our art contest once again!  Even more, we are excited to see the wonderful mermaid artwork that will be produced in May from all over the world!  

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​ JUDGES FOR MERMAY 2022:

• Tom Bancroft – (@tombancroft1)

• Whitney Pollett – (@whitneypollett)

• Dylan Bonner - (@dylanbonner90)

• Amanda J Holm - (@amandajespersenholm)

• Lydia Elaine- (@lotusbubble)

• Jodi Benson – (@jodi.benson)

• John Ripa- (@johnripa)

• Liana Hee -  (@lianahee)

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WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

That’s easy- Create artwork of a mermaid and post it on Instagram and/or Tik Tok with the hashtags #MerMay, #MerMay2022 , #WacomMerMay2022 , and #MadeWithWacom (if applicable). There will be four winners (prizes listed below) in TWO different categories announced by JUNE 1st.

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TO QUALIFY for the CONTESTS, you MUST post ORIGINAL artwork (none of the art can be reused or based off of other’s artwork) on INSTAGRAM and/or on Tik Tok (as many art pieces as you would like) from May 1- May 31st on your own page.   (You can post on other social media sites, but only Instagram and/or Tik Tok posts will qualify for the contest). The artwork can be traditional or digital and does not have to be based off the Official Prompt List (found here on the mermay.com website).  Judging and announcement of the winner will happen by midnight of June 1st, Central time.  Winners will be announced here on the mermay.com website and on Instagram at @mermay_official .  MOST IMPORTANTLY, you MUST use the hashtag: #WacomMerMay2022 in your post captions for each piece submitted to qualify for the ILLUSTRATION contest.  For the ANIMATION CONTEST, Artists MUST use the #AnimateMerMay2022 to be considered. Additionally, in order to qualify to win, you must  follow @Wacom on Instagram or TikTok 

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Judging will be compiled throughout May but judged on May 31st by the panel of pre-selected judges.

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There are TWO CATEGORIES: Illustration and Animation:

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ILLUSTRATION category -  includes all forms of media (except photography) from digital to traditional art media.  A mermaid/merman should be included in the illustration in some way. Artists MUST use the #WacomMerMay2022 to be considered.

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ANIMATION category - Those participating need to post to Instagram and/or Tik Tok, a 1-minute (or less) short, animated film involving a mermaid(s) in some way. Creativity and storytelling are key. These shorts need to be posted by 10 am Central time, Monday, May 27th, to give judges time to choose the winners. All forms of animation are accepted (2D, pencil test, full color, CG, stop motion, etc.).  Artists MUST use the #AnimateMerMay2022 to be considered.