New Admin Contest - Innovative Group

Hi Abbie,
In the "First Friday Gallery Group", I have added a discussion item that allows the group artists to recommend the name of someone that they are following. The recommended artist does not have to be a member of the group. I also added a FAQ section. See link below.

http://fineartamerica.com/groups/first-friday-gallery-group-1x-day.html?showmessage=true&messageid=2583816

One additional comment: The featured images on the First Friday Gallery group's home page are positioned in a way that creates a continuity and flow between the artists images. Continuity may take shape in the form of similar composition between pieces, color similarity, a common element or even as obscure as titles of works that relate to one another. Sometimes difficult to do, and certainly more time consuming to manage, but hopefully the end result is more enjoyable for each visitor to the site.

In addition, select images are pinned to the First Friday Gallery Group Special Features board on Pinterest, which you may see at: https://www.pinterest.com/robertyaegerpho/first-friday-gallery-group-special-features/
Thank you for your time.
Cheers!
Rob Yaeger

The 200 Club is unique for several reasons.

It's about 1) "catching a rising star" image which has just surpassed 200 views
2) giving members opportunity to support each other with a booster club discussion thread
3) giving members opportunity to get additional viewings and opportunities to support each other with a sold discussion thread
4) giving members opportunity to get additional viewings and opportunities to support each other with a unique graduation thread when the image reaches the upper limit of the group, 500 images, at which point there are other groups for over that number.
5) The other 200 Club group discussion threads are thank you and informational.

Members who follow all the group guidelines and tips in the threads and participate have a good graduation rate.

As administrator, I am selective about feature choices; I believe administrators need to honor the top 20-30% of entries and not more.. I usually take time to post features in an orderly manner, whether for groupings, contrasts, juxtapostions or appeal, and be a curator of the home page.

http://fineartamerica.com/groups/the-200-club--photos-with-over-200-views-up-to-500.html?tab=overview

The home page of the “Landscape and Landmark Photography” group shows special features each month based on the contests that are run at the end of the month. Each month we have a special theme for the contest such as:

Green landscapes for March (St. Patrick’s Day)
April Showers for April
May Flowers for May
Favorite Vacation Locations for June
American Patriotism for July

Our current contest is running and this month’s theme is “Fire and Rain”. The requirement is fire must be represented by a sunrise/sunset and rain must be represented by a body of water. The special features on the home page are the first, second and third place winners AND 3-4 others chosen by me for honorable mention (chosen from images 4th – 10th place). The special features remain on the home page until the next contest.

We also have very active discussion threads:
1. 6 different special “galleries” where members can post images for buyers and collectors who may be searching a specific type of image. The galleries are for cityscapes, seascapes, sunrises/sunsets, mountain landscapes, lighthouses and waterfalls
2. 2 different promotional type threads – “promote your work” and “twitter promotion”.
3. A social media links thread where members can share their links so we can all follow each other on various social media forums.

Hello Abbie,
In order to showcase different artists that join my group, I change themes every month, based on their specialty in flower paintings. Some do vases and bouquets, others paint one flower, or flowers in the fields. In order to broaden the showcase I opened just now a new exhibit of members' travel paintings for August, a departure from strict flower paintings, wherein flowers are included as a major part of the scenery. Since I cater to a very specific and limited field of interest, namely painted flowers, I must try to bring every artist into the limelight, from beginners to highly experienced artists, but must also keep a high standard of quality. That is why I am inventing themes every month. I arrange the images carefully on the page so the story and the color story fit in a harmonious, balanced way, like in a gallery. In other words: I curate the works according to theme. This is a very rare approach on FAA...Members in this group are relieved that only paintings are exhibited, and NOT mix with photographers. This exclusivity gives my members a feeling of pride and worth, especially to belong in distinguished company, and they feel supported and invigorated, as the basis for efforts to sell their work.
Greta Corens
http://fineartamerica.com/groups/the-magic-of-flowers.html?tab=overview

I can see this is going to be a very hard contest again to judge!

Robert. http://fineartamerica.com/groups/group-and-contest-administrators.html?showmessage=true&messageid=2566745
http://fineartamerica.com/groups/group-and-contest-administrators.html?showmessage=true&messageid=2519828

The two contests winners

Looks like we're on a roll with this one, Abbie, love the dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm!!

Fountains of the World in Color is unique in having a specialized theme of beauty in color photography.
NEW- several newly-added specialty sub threads in the discussion area give members opportunities to get additional viewings and opportunities to support each other:
World's most beautiful fountains
World's tallest fountains
Favorite European fountains
Favorite Asian fountains
Favorite South American fountains
Favorite North American fountains
Favorite Russian fountains

Additional discussion threads are thank you and informational.

http://fineartamerica.com/groups/fountains-of-the-world-in-color.html?tab=overview

http://fineartamerica.com/groups/floral-throw-pillows.html?tab=overview

Something new and special that went on while I was on vacation for two weeks at the beginning of July, I had started a promotional thread, nothing new about that, but I promised a feature to all those that participated. It went on for about a week, till someone did add their image for a feature, and hey others started to take off and promote themselves, others and me too. I have 161 replies so far!
They all received their features except for a few (10-12) that I couldn't find in the gallery but requested they send in so I could "find" them. The stack sits at 97 features, which will probably make 100 before this thread closes on July 31. They do know I am reverting back to choosing my usual features on Sundays, once the month of July is over. This was an outstanding success! If someone promoted an image of mine, I went and gave that member another feature of my choice since I never feature myself.

I also have a few old threads of promotions that get some attention, and a thank you thread that is very active by my appreciative members. I note some groups do not want thank yous, but I love knowing that they have seen their features and words of thanks makes me feel good about being an administrator.

I usually hold a contest once a month, but July I did not since I was away. I plan on one for August for which I will choose a jury for a change.

I am happy to say that Floral Throw Pillows is among the highest activity groups on FAA.

http://fineartamerica.com/groups/book-covers-1-per-day.html

A few new items have been added to the group since I took it over this past May. I send a personal welcome note to each new member that joins the group and thank them for joining. The monthly contests have continued and members are starting to suggest contests. The three winners of the contest are posted on the home page right after the contest ends. New features are added each week and the older ones are removed. I base the features on what I think would look good as a book cover as well as quality.
Two new discussions have been started, Images by Letter, on this one a person will post an image with the last letter in the title of the previous image and then try to promote the image that they took their letter from. I also started a new fun challenge in the discussions. On this one, a person uses a title of a book that they have read, or want to read, and post an image of theirs that they feel would be a better image for the book.
The previous discussions in the group are still active.
So far, the group is pretty active and I seem to get new members daily.

The OOF - Out Of Frame group, http://fineartamerica.com/groups/oof--out-of-frame.html?tab=overview focuses on a unique technique which is a bit out of the main stream but loads of fun to do. Because it's not what many artists are doing in their everyday work, it keeps the group from becoming huge and overwhelming. This was intentional from the beginning. The style is familiar however because it's used and seen every day but extensively in advertisements, magazine covers, book covers, and posters. Because of the uniqueness of the group, it has not become overgrown, thus allowing all member's images to be featured each time they enter one into the group.

For those that are unfamiliar with OOF (Out Of Frame), also known as OOB (Out Of Bounds), the group discussion threads offer tutorial links that guide them step by step how to accomplish the OOF method. I don't believe any other FAA groups offer members tutorials to help them get started in what many have said is a very fun and interesting art form.

OOF/OOB Tutorials For The Beginners...
http://fineartamerica.com/groups/oof--out-of-frame.html?showmessage=true&messageid=597827

http://fineartamerica.com/groups/oof--out-of-frame.html?showmessage=true&messageid=693049

The "Home Page" also utilizes a free application, (Picture Trail) which showcases a series of OOF images like an automatic slide show but with a bit of glitz added for excitement. There is also a "Get Your Own" clickable tab available if they are interested in getting their own as well as a clickable tab linking them to the "Picture Trail" website.

OOF (Out Of Frame) Animated Preview





Before each contest an email is sent out to group members as a way of notifying them of the new contest and encourages them to tell others of the contest in an effort to gain more interest for members and non-members.

Entrants are encouraged to vote for their own pieces (to assure they get on the leaderboard, since it is believed many go to vote on the leaderboard page instead of each individual image voting), and to vote for any other images they feel are deserving.

When a contest is completed, an email is sent to all participating members with each winning image included, along with the artist's name and where they placed in the contest along with a link to the "leaderboard" page. The same information is entered in a group discussion as a record thread for access by anyone at any time, member or otherwise.

As the host of the group, I may enter my own images (for exposure) but do not count them in the final tally since it may be viewed by some as an unfair advantage.

Most contests allow about 5 days for entries (allowing those new to the technique to come up with their images using tutorial help) and voting is limited to around 3 days. Usually a limit of 3 images per contest is allowed which is thought to be a fair amount for new and experienced members.

All ties are equal in our eyes and are credited as far as same number of votes in the final tally. The more people placing in the top spots, the more exposure for members, so no tie breaking efforts are made. The contest results are also made available on social media for additional exposure for the FAA group and members who placed in the contest. In addition, the results are recorded on the host administrator's FAA blog. Also, the images that "placed" in a contest are placed in the top beginning positions on the group home page for at least a week as part of the incentive prize.

As an example of what is mentioned above, here is a link to a contest "results" page from a past contest located in the group discussion threads...
http://fineartamerica.com/groups/oof--out-of-frame.html?showmessage=true&messageid=2201509

I nominate THE GALLERY WALL Group for these unique reasons:

I send each new member a personal email welcoming them to the group and letting them know what an honor it is that they have chosen to join us. I want each member to know that they are appreciated right from the start!

On Sundays I send out a Weekly Update. Information regarding the current happenings with the group vary from week to week. I believe strongly with staying in touch with my group on a regular basis.

The Gallery Wall featured artwork also changes each Sunday evening and the 21 chosen pieces come from an array of "themes" that I choose randomly. This week the theme is all about...well, come see for yourself what's "hanging on THE GALLERY WALL." I make certain to go into each image and send my congratulations for submitting work that graces the homepage. Once a month 5 members are chosen for their continual dedication to submitting "Gallery Quality" work and 4 of their BEST works of art are chosen to be featured.

Every 5 days there are new "Promotions" in the discussion thread. Themes change as do the amount of images. The purpose is for members to not only get their work promoted by peers, but, members promote their peer's work either through comments and/or social media.

Because my group is The Gallery Wall I just started a new discussion where members pick their favorite museum or art gallery, share why they like it, some information about it, and the link to it. Many members are not able to travel to foreign lands or even other states so this gives all of us an opportunity to view exhibits we may never be able to! I believe that this will be as popular as our other discussion threads already are!

The group holds a monthly contest where the winning piece is showcased for the entire month. I alternate between a jury and member voting system.

I see myself as a member of my group so MY participation is as vital as any member that joins. I do not, however, feature any of my own work nor do I enter the groups contests. My participation is purely altruistic towards the group members!

Admission is always free to The Gallery Wall so come see for yourself how unique and innovative we are!
http://fineartamerica.com/groups/the-gallery-wall-.html?tab=overview

I am Nannette Kelly, administrator of the group called Interior Designers who are also Artists. As this is what I am, I formed this very elite group of designers as we have a head start as we all have been designing homes for years. I showcase all pieces of art to me clients. I also travel for clients and advertise this group throughout the US. nmk

“Everything In Moderation Including Moderation” is unique and a gas! We are primarily a discussion group, but we do actively promote artists via our contests. The discussion is the heart of the group, and the OP’s vary from Religion, Politics(which can be heated) to the hilarious, “Naked Golf”. We keep our brains spry with the “Riddles and Giggles” OP, which usually requires group participation. We have so many great OP’s for everyone, “Dreams,” “Tell Me A Story,” “Tell Me A Made Up Story,” “Gastronome’s Temple of Haute Cuisine,” and many more.

Periodically we are inviting group members for interviews, the catch is the questions are strange. We did an interview with Mike Savad and it received a great response, Mike was the perfect candidate, and was a lot of fun. http://fineartamerica.com/groups/everything-in-moderation-including-moderation.html?showmessage=true&messageid=2538663 The concept is for those who are interviewed, group members are encouraged to check out our victim….I mean the interviewee, and promote them via comments, tweets, favs and likes.

In the very near future I am starting some new OP series in the group, tips on how to make images ready for FAA printing. While this has been discussed on the general board, I feel, being that we are a smaller group, people may be more willing to participate and ask questions. This will not be a critique OP, just artists who do it well, sharing how they make their work successful for printing on FAA. It will be divided into three groups, traditional, photography and digital. I am hoping this will be a successful series.

Our juried contests are growing and I feel, the contests have been very successful. All contests derive from an OP. I invite three experienced artists from traditional, photography and digital art to be jurors. They choose their ten top best in their category. We then have 30 winners that will be on our gallery wall, they will be featured and promoted from the get go. The jurors choose their top two, now there are the top six, three placements, and honorable mentions. Many winners for one contest, and this makes the contests so much fun. We have two great contests coming up, “All Abstract” for August, and “The Art Of Song” for September! The judges are ready to rock and roll for our August trip, I love these contests, so much great work to look at!

Yes we are unique, and yes we do love to yada, yada, and I rarely know what may come up next as an administrator of “Everything In Moderation, Including Moderation.” We do have much talent and active, creative minds. As I have said before, “The round table is set with good food, good company, and lively conversation, everyone is welcome!”
http://fineartamerica.com/groups/everything-in-moderation-including-moderation.html?tab=overview

Hello Abbie,

I was unable to find the deadline, I would be grateful if you would let me know.

Thanks

All the best

You have another 5 days

Thanks,

I am building Blogs for a competition, the theme of the competition is "Alice in Sunderland" with entries to include artwork of Alice in Wonderland with the backdrop of Sunderland. There are three Blogs at the moment, links to them can be found in the menu bar of the Blogs, just bellow the header.

I started to build the Blogs on the 16th of July and I started a linked Alice in Wonderland group here in FAA on the 24th of July.

The Blogs are starting to look good and to date there are 25 members of the new Alice in Wonderland group here in FAA.

In time, possibly before the deadline of the "Alice in Sunderland" competition, which is in early September, I will include artwork from the group in a fourth linked Blog.

Later depending on interest I will open an Alice in Wonderland Facebook group.


The Alice in Wonderland Blogs can be found at the following link:

http://sunderlandalice.blogspot.co.uk/


And the Alice in Wonderland FAA group at the link that follows:

http://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-alice-in-wonderland.html



All the best
Geordie Gardiner

I would like to nominate "1000 Views on 1 image" Group http://fineartamerica.com/groups/1000-views-on-1-image.html

As the new administrator of this group, I cannot take credit for the achievements this group has made other than I have also have an image which has received over one thousand views for one image but there are 311 other members who have done just that to the tune of 1491 images. That in itself is quite an achievement in my opinion.

But, in addition to that the former administrator, Jeff Folger (who I think should be selected as Most Ingenious Administrator), also implemented something unique, (something I have not seen among the other groups i am involved with in FAA). He implemented a discussion called "Special Feature for Promotion" and the selections are made by pier members and are specially featured on the Home Page as "Newly nominated artists, Juried by their fellow artists". These images are posted above even the selected features for the viewing pleasure of visitors to the group because they are selected by the group artists piers.

Thank you for your consideration of this group

I want to nominate Created by my hands, http://fineartamerica.com/groups/created-by-my-hands.html?tab=overview
It is a group like any other group and I could be wrong, but I have belonged to several groups and none of them e-mail each person that gets an image removed from submission and tells them why it was removed, and encourages them to post it to the general discussion page for further opinions..This is what I do for the members in my group..cause I feel that these groups are for the members and I may not always be right about removing an image, also I want them to have the perfect images to sale not just to have in a group.

PS. I just took over the group on the 17th of July and we are still a work in progress
Thank you

Groups on Roosters, Super men Heros, Picasso Type paintings Super We man Heros

Hello, I´d like to nominate "BLUE PAINTERS GROUP" for following reasons:

1. Although I´m new to FAA myself and for the first time an administrator, our small, but steadily growing group has reached "High activity" after a few weeks!
2. Every new member receives a nice welcome mail.
3. We have very original and interesting discussion threads like "Besides painting - what else do you create?", "Your feelings and stories about the color blue", "Did you have mystical experiences while painting?" and others. Members often thank me for the possibility to share their thoughts here!
4. Each time we start a new discussion thread I inform my members via e-mail, inviting them to join.
5. When I discover a portfolio with beautiful blue paintings on FAA, I personally invite the artist to join our group.
6. I check new images almost daily and like/favorite/comment on every image I add.
7. When an images does not meet the requirements I send the artist an e-mail why I could not add it and make suggestions which other group might be appropriate.
8. I feature only few images on the homepage and only one image per member at the same time. From time to time I remove elder images in order to add newer ones from the pool of our group images. - I informed my members about this proceedings.
9. I promote our group (social media).
10. Before our first group contest I started a discussion thread "First group CONTEST - Your wish is my command!" to find the best settings.
11. Every participant in the contest got an invitation via e-mail to join our group. Images of artists who did not join the group were removed from the contest. I wrote information about this in our discussion thread.
12. I encourage members to start new discussion threads to promote each other and to find friends. - They have great and unique ideas!
13. I know most of our membery by name as I love to communicate with them via e-mail. I do so almost every day.
14. It is a small but very special group full of enthusiastic, very nice and highly talented people!

Thank you for your time to check out BLUE PAINTERS GROUP!

With kind regards
Mario

I would like to nominate the Simple Objects at Home or on the Farm Group

In the Simple Objects in the Home or on the Farm Group, I have created a discussion to feature the artwork that had previously been featured on the homepage, but to keep the homepage current was removed. Because the FAA icon stating the artwork has been featured in the group remains with the artwork indefinitely, a viewer of that artwork will be directed to the group, but will not see the artists artwork. I have placed a link on the homepage to direct a visitor to that discussion.

That way those artists that have had their artwork featured in the past still get the recognition that the deserve.

http://fineartamerica.com/groups/simple-objects-at-home-or-on-the-farm.html


Charles Robinson

I nominate the Man Made Tunnels and Arches and the Natural Tunnels and Arches Groups. Which is most innovative? You be the judge.

In my Man Made Tunnels and Arches Group and my Natural Tunnels and Arches Group,I have created a discussion to feature the artwork that had previously been featured on the homepage, but to keep the homepage current was removed. Because the FAA icon stating the artwork has been featured in the group remains with the artwork indefinitely, a viewer of that artwork will be directed to the group, but will not see the artists artwork. I have placed a link on the homepage to direct a visitor to that discussion.

I thought that it was necessary to so in the Man Made Tunnels and Arches Group, because I renamed the group and split it in to two groups. I deleted all the "natural tunnels and arches" artwork from this group so that it would be included only in the companion group. Because the artwork was no longer in the group FAA featured icon misdirected a visitor to the wrong group. This way all of the artwork that was previously featured can be viewed in either group and the artwork will get the recognition that it deserves.

http://fineartamerica.com/groups/man-made-tunnels-and-arches.html

http://fineartamerica.com/groups/natural-tunnels-and-arches.html

Charles Robinson

We're closing this on Sunday....

Remember, we want to see new things

Any more?

Yes ... after a sporadic broadband and frustration... I can come back online :)

http://fineartamerica.com/groups/the-art-of-watercolour-.html

To advertise the featured work of our members, I have created a page on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Art-of-Watercolour-Fine-Art-of-America/508877715931329

Where all featured works are on display - Also the winners of our contests.

I try to carry on doing contests that I think are becoming popular. The group is only a few months old and going strongly...

CLOSED WHILST WE TAKE A LOOK

Making a decision this evening and will have the winners announced then

We have shortlisted this to just a few.

A lot of you are doing very similar things so we are going to have to go with those who are doing different from those.

Things like sending out an email to each new member, although worthy of a banner and title in themselves are being done by several now so we cannot count them :(

We are looking at the rest right now

On the short list in this contest are......

Robert Yaeger for his Follow thread where members say who they are following and the person does not have to e in the group itself
Rosalie Scanlon for Images by Letter
Brian Wallace for his OOF/OOB Tutorials For The Beginners...
CJ Anderson for the Galleries thread
Sydne Archambault for running a very unique group
Charles Robinson for the Features thread so people stay featured
Beatrice Cloake for the page on Facebook
Barbie Corbett-Newmin for the whole group for collectors and the collectors who are being spoken to on the homepage

Great list. Honored to be included in such great company!

I agree CJ great groups to be a part of in this contest! Cheers to All!

My group didn't make the shortlist, but that gives me something to work on. I like seeing what you were looking for Abbie

congratulations to the shorties,,,,,,,,,,,,,,best of luck on the next step :-)

Ok, here is something new.

We cannot choose!

So you all can

http://1stangel.co.uk/pick-a-group-winner/

Oh goodness. Y'all are cruel. Who can vote? Every group admin?

HAHAHAHA!!!!!

Well being that my group is in the short list...I don't think I can vote. Yes?

That "Hahahahaha" Frank doesn't answer the question as WHO can vote. Y'all didn't give us ANY instructions. Sheesh!

You can vote of course you can

ANYONE can vote

Goodness, who is everyone, Abbie? Are you saying this is an open forum contest? Can our group members vote? How long is the voting for?

Your page self destructs in 48 hours!

:D Just go and vote... get your members to vote

EVERYONE on the shortlist has a great idea and we want now to see who else thinks so.

If we have a tie then we will make a decision

These are for fun and friendly group rivalry so let's have a little.................

You ALL deserve the contest win..... I will be doing more contests as it is lovely to see these groups and I want you all wearing banners by next year ;)

oh and yes, the page self destructs in 48 hours so hurry up

Thank you, Abbie, for the info. You're the best! (and still cruel!)

Mwahahahahahahaha

would have been nice if the groups names were given with the administrators names for reference instead of having to scroll up to match. I don't know but only one of them

I can do that....... hold on

We have shortlisted this to just a few.

A lot of you are doing very similar things so we are going to have to go with those who are doing different from those.

Things like sending out an email to each new member, although worthy of a banner and title in themselves are being done by several now so we cannot count them :(

We are looking at the rest right now

On the short list in this contest are......

Robert Yaeger for his Follow thread where members say who they are following and the person does not have to e in the group itself
http://fineartamerica.com/groups/first-friday-gallery-group-1x-day.html
Rosalie Scanlon for Images by Letter
http://fineartamerica.com/groups/book-covers-1-per-day.html
Brian Wallace for his OOF/OOB Tutorials For The Beginners...
http://fineartamerica.com/groups/oof--out-of-frame.html?tab=overview
CJ Anderson for the Galleries thread
http://fineartamerica.com/groups/the-gallery-wall-.html
Sydne Archambault for running a very unique
http://fineartamerica.com/groups/everything-in-moderation-including-moderation.html?tab=overview
Charles Robinson for the Features thread so people stay featured
http://fineartamerica.com/groups/simple-objects-at-home-or-on-the-farm.html
Beatrice Cloake for the page on Facebook
http://fineartamerica.com/groups/the-art-of-watercolour-.html
Barbie Corbett-Newmin for the whole group for collectors and the collectors who are being spoken to on the homepage
http://fineartamerica.com/groups/the-200-club--photos-with-over-200-views-up-to-500.html?tab=overview

OK, that's great Abbie, Thank you

Yes, votes and comments are hidden and purely for my assistance

Thank you for including the 200 club! We are honored!

John Bailey Group, Things that excite you has been so wonder through the learning process I went through. He helped me build up my ego for art here.
He is so dedicated to FAA. He has me totally on board. Plus, I love his art.

Most ingenious administrator now since Added my group opinion above.

Jamie Anderson.
Hands down. So professional. On top of everyone's needs. Talented. Always a kind word.
Helps you to do better for FAA every time he posts it seems. Just the way he is.
A Mr know it all, without the attitude.
Great artist. Great person. Busy.
Thank you.
CINDY RILEY

Above is Jamie Anderson Art!!!!!!! He rocks!!!!

Validsel Chidel,( spelling is awful. )The administrator who loves animals. (Small animals, toy breeds)
Patient, busy, tells it like it is without crushing an artist feelings.
( wish I had spelled it right.)
SHE CAN DIRECT YOU THE WAY YOU NEED TO BE GOING , without making you feel bad.
FAA needs to praise these 3 administrator in my opinion and The one I voted on top of the page and these 3 are also great administrators and FAA assets!
Cindy Riley

Cindy this is over... we have already shortlisted the groups and its up for voting

I find it all very interesting, although a bit different, so if I do something wrong, please forgive me, I will learn as I go along.

Abbie, I admin the Group All COLORADO and never have received any messages from you, just an fyi. 1st I've heard of this!!!!

Janice,

None of us got any emails or correspondence from Abbie and Frank regarding this new contest. It is up to us to check in with this group periodically to see what's up. It's no different, in my opinion, than any other group one is a member of on FAA. Just sayin'!

And we will hold another soon, this is now the third or fourth we have had.

Keep an eye on discussions (top menu under community) and click to groups tab to keep up with all discussions here and in your groups

I have a contest going in the main discussions also

Check out art assignment thread I started yesterday

Where's the art assignment, Abbie? Sorry, I looked and found nothing...

http://fineartamerica.com/showmessages.php?messageid=2652345

My page is about to destruct... There are very clear winners


Results up later today GMT. It's 2:51 right now

We had 280 votes!!!!