Brief 54: Going Incognito

Brief 54: Going Incognito
Deadline: 22nd February 2013
Image: Photo by Eli Klein via The Daily Mail. Artist: Lui Bolin

This brief is inspired by spies in trenchcoats, a wardrobe of disguises and the art of being unseen. 

This year we're experimenting with how long each brief is open so expect to be on your toes!

Our favourite submission and secret prize winner from last month goes to Alice- we loved her characters.

Looking forward to seeing everyone's take on the brief! E-mail your works to the usual address- sparkapolooza at gmail dot com or you can upload to Facebook/Twitter/Instagram and tag us.

Brief 43: Beyond the Square

Brief 43: Beyond the Square

Deadline: Saturday 21st January 2012

Image via: Christian Flatscher

Welcome to Sparkapolooza 2012! To kick off our first brief we invite you to get out of your comfort zone and go beyond the square (literally but hopefully conceptual!).  Our 2 week deadline returns and we now have an About page which we strongly encourage you to read. Need some extra reminding about looming deadlines and new briefs? Keep in touch via Facebook & Twitter. Happy creating!

Brief 42: All You Can Eat

Brief 41: All You Can Eat

Due date: Saturday 13th August 2010

Image via: Jeremy Brooks

Sparkmylane (Art for Cheapskates)

Hi everyone!

We've been a little quiet as of late but for good reason. Firstly one half of us (me, Jo) moved all the way from Sydney to Hanoi. The second reason is that we put on our first art exhibition! After all, there's nothing like leaving the country for an indeterminate amount of time to motivate you.

The art exhibition had the same intention as Sparkapolooza- to give people a reason and a deadline to create art. It also was based on the idea that art is for everyone. The art exhibition was held in a back lane of Newtown, hence the name Sparkmylane (Art for Cheapskates) and all art was for FREE. Yep. Free. Our biggest aspirations for the day were for the people to stumble across all the art and it put a smile on their face!

Thanks to all our contributors (Jay de Leon, Alice Tjitradjaja, Po Hilton, Lily Perthuis, Monika Jansch, Jessica Jean, Greer Cornish, Erin Costigan, Tim & Daphne, Hands On Cheeks Collective, Andrea Dell, Jenny, Janet Stone, Andy Chan & Mags) for their amazing works and everyone who came down on the day. A a special mention to Justin Bellchambers for being a massive help in the lead up too!

The rain held out for us and in the end we have over 30 artworks- all snapped up of course! For more, check out Sparkapolooza on Facebook. *Updated: more photos are also available at Andy's website*

A new brief up tomorrow!