It was awesome.I must say, as we near an end with community projects' #projecteducate weeks, it's been fun and beneficial for me. I have to thank `WDWParksGal for letting me and my #Community-Projects peeps to assist her with Project Educate. We collaborated and succeeded on many levels and agreed on 99% of things. Obviously we had our one moment of disagreement, though the big picture was a huge success on everyone's parts. I hope for those who didn't understand the community projects gallery that the information in the interviews, features, gallery descriptions, and chat event helped you to gain a better understanding of what it's all about.I would like to give a shoutout to:`WDWParksGal I very much had an enjoyable time working with you and figuring out what exactly to do, when, why, ect.*Avialea for running an awesome scuzzle and helping in chats.`JoseFelipeM for helping out in chats.`dekorAdum for interviewing `WDWParksGal and helping in cha
PE INTERVIEW: GraphiteColours Community Projects' Project EducateAn interview with =GraphiteColours.Tell us a little bit about yourself!One of my earliest ambitions was to become an author and illustrator for children's books, after reading Roald Dahl's books illustrated by Quentin Blake. I later realised that wasn't the path for me and now I'm studying Physics at university! I still love art and literature, though, and I finally joined deviantART last year. I started off with writing poetry and short stories but soon became interested in typography and graphic design, and I'm also now involved in several photography groups on dA.What got you into suggesting Daily Deviations?When I first discovered the Daily Deviations page, I was amazed by the high quality of artwork featured there. Whenever I found a really awesome piece of artwork after that, I would suggest it for a DD. My first few suggestions weren't featured, but eventually I got one
PE Interview: Doitforthelulz Community Projects' Project EducateAn interview with community goer `PainInTheAssimilated.Hey David! Tell us a little bit about yourself!Oh I'm not exciting. I'm just some guy here to have fun. Not really as much of an artist as an art appreciator. As the founder of #YouArePart what prompted you to create the group? What is it's overall purpose?Originally I was prompted to make this group because of surveys and assignments I used to do when I was younger. I had a really awesome Critical Thinking class in middle school and in my [god this sounds bad] therapy classes, I was encouraged to do projects that focused on my responses over time. My counselor would have me compare my change in perspective over weeks and months and I decided it was actually pretty interesting to see how others would respond to a similar idea. I love seeing others' different ways of thinking represented through art. It's purpose is
PE Interview: 3wyl Community Projects' Project EducateAn interview with the fabulous ^3wyl.So tell us a little bit about yourself!I never know what to say to something like this. I joined deviantART for the community, and I still am here for the community. I guess... if you take 'average' or 'normal', I'd be the girl on the other side of the world from that. The unusual, under-appreciated, unknown things are what call to me most... sometimes in more ways than one. That barely touches the surface of things, but... on with the interview. What is #ProjectComment?Project Comment is a Group of many projects centred around comments. We try to be as constructive as possible so that our members, and those passing, can benefit from that. Through Project Comment, we offer many opportunities to get and give comments, participate in comment projects, get featured, and a heck of a lot more, to keep it sweet
PE Interview: Reaper-x Community Projects' Project EducateAn interview with `Reaper-X.Tell us a little bit about yourself!Well, I'm Oslo... I'm a 22 year old aspiring photographer/musician living not too far from Chicago, IL. I've been a dA user since about 2004, Music, Liquor, Ducks, Love and Insomnia tend to be my most common personal themes.You're the founder of #DACipher what gave you the idea of the group? And what is the group's focus?It stemmed from three things if I can remember correctly:One of them involved problems I was having with dA. Mostly in the realm of art thievery and this looming negative impression a lot of people inside and outside of dA had of the community. You know how it is... you don't generally like people speaking that much ill of a place you call home... but if your home feels like a mess, you're going to at least try to do something about it.Another thing was the fact that I wanted to le
PE Interview: Ninaste and Derzorvadur Community Projects' Project EducateAn interview with =ninaste and `d3rzi.Tell us a little about yourself!=ninaste: Alright, My name's Lau and I am 29 years old graduate Graphic designer but have been an artist for over 20 years I believe, I started in the art world at a young age but only about 3 years ago I discovered the amazing world of digital art and was instantly hooked, I love art in general, I have never studied anything about art, I have read about movements and stuff alike, I would nonetheless be very glad to someday take on some art classes maybe? I am self taught and very proud of what I've achieved in the little time I've been working with digital painting tools. I love to read too and I am very opinionated, that's not a great quality but even though this am one of the most easy going persons you'll ever meet, that doesn't take away that maybe someday I'll be a grumpy opinionated old
PE Interview: Mirz123 Community Projects' Project EducateAn interview with `Mirz123.Tell us a little bit about yourself!My name is Michelle. I'm a wife and mom who also happens to (primarily) be an emoticonist. I've been an active member of the deviantART for about 2 1/2 years.Why emotes?Because I love an artform that people can actually use as a way to express themselves. To be able to give someone a voice and allow others to communicate more effectively is an amazing gift for me. Not to mention that I believe emoticon art can be just as compelling or appealing as more traditional artforms. When I see my emoticon works used regularly by other deviants, it makes me happy. In your opinion what is a Community Project?A giant collaborative, where every artist contributes to create a single piece or accomplish to a common goal. It allows artists of different skill levels and art a
PE: Interview The-Lantiis Community Projects' Project EducateAn interview with senior member, `The-Lantiis.So tell me a little bit about yourself!Well, I am a bit of a firestarter. ^^ I love a challenge and love to play the devil's advocate. I am also not afraid to do what is right OR stand up for what is right. It causes more trouble that it seems like it is worth sometimes, but then I don't really know how to turn down a person in need if I can help. 0.oWhat is #deviantHEART?#deviantHEART is a group geared towards positivity. Everything we do is to be happy and help other people be happy! From submissions to blog posts to comments to our colors, we just want to find the happiness and positivity in every possible corner of deviantART!How did you come about to be the founder of such an awesome group?Well, first I was a member under the wonderful `LostKitten! H
PE: Successful Community ProjectsCommunity projects are apparent throughout any community and can be a multitude of things. From collaborative artworks to helping better develop ones artistic abilities, deviantART's art and community blend leads to exceptional community projects throughout the site. But what makes them successful? If you haven't read already read the journal I posted interviewing Synfull, I asked her a question about what makes a community project successful. I am going to delve a little further on this subject matter. This first volume will address the problems and unique ideas for them; the ability to efficiently problem solve. Having an idea/solution. So I'm given a problem, a conflict. Before I even start thinking of solutions, I have to define the problem. It is important to properly define the issue because I could easily get caught up in the symptoms of the issue at hand, and if I only l
PE: Synfull Interview Community Projects' Project EducateAn interview with emoticonist `Synfull.Tell us a little about yourself!My Name is Karen, I'm 20 years old and currently live in Birmingham, UK. I joined dA about 5 and a half years ago and got involved in the emote community about 2 years later. I had no experience of making emoticons before i joined and have picked up all my knowledge and skills from the emote community over the years. Soon after becoming an emoticonist i started to get more involved in the community by running a range of emote groups, hosting community projects and writing a series of news articles to help give back to the community i enjoyed so much.Why emotes?One of the main things which attracted me to emotes was actually the emote community. I loved the tight-knit feel where everyone knows and supports everyone else and you can easily watch the community grow and develop as a whole. As for the ac
PE Feature: Tributes Volume 1 What are tributes?They are acts, statements, or gifts that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration. What you may not know is that there is a tribute sub gallery for world disasters and hosts artwork regarding the massive earthquakes and tidal waves that rocked Japan and artworks regarding BP's giant oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Also there is a gallery dedicated to Stever Irwin the famous Crocodile Hunter who tragically died due to a sting ray. Tributes are not just for heroes found in the real world, but can also be for comics and stories that have inspired you. Lastly, tributes are for those deviants on deviantART that have left the world but caused a great impact on us. Here is a selection of many tributes found within the Community Projects Gallery: :t
PE: Halloween Community Projects' Project EducateAn interlude to take a look at official Halloween contests of now and years' past. The Jack O' Lantern Vexel Contest 2010 Face Your Fear Contest 2008 Face Your Monster Contest 2011 We also want to show you the Halloween Community Projects within the gallery... Have a safe and happy Halloween.
PE Week: A Sampler Community Projects' Project EducateA small sample of the many groups and deviations that revolve around community based projects.How is it a community based project?Community based projects can reflect a multitude of things; communicating awareness, helping to develop and assist a target population, developing new social networks are but a few of what community projects do. What to keep in mind is that all community projects should have some sort of impact to others. Also for lit:
Stamp Contest Promote ProjectsWhat does the Projects' Gallery Entail AND:icongoldmedalplz: Mini-Contest Project: October 31, 2011 ~ November 11, 2011:The Contest: Project Support Stamp Contest ~ Create a stamp for support the Projects' Gallery. RULES: Must be a New Creation and Adhere to dA © Policies and Terms of Service. No Screencaps May be Used to Create the Stamp. The idea is to provide a Support Stamp for the Projects Gallery. Community Projects Include: Awareness: Divided into years. 2011's Awareness Category Includes, but is not Exclusive to, Burn Awareness, Autism Awareness, Spirit Day, Anti-Bullying, Gay and Lesbian Pride, Infertility Awareness, Mental Illness Awareness and many more. Check the link for the full list. Holidays: Divided into years. 2011's Holiday Categories Include but
Interview with the Ringmaster!:iconcommunityrelations: :iconcommunityrelations:`PurpelBlur and I "met" shortly after he got his dA account. It was an instant friendship. He and my daughter, `AreteEirene and I became fast friends and dA buddies. We have never looked back. As part of Project Educate, I would like to share with the community, an interview with `PurpelBlurYou are the Ringmaster, and will forever be known as such: Please tell the community how you got the name and what it means. When I was first becoming a Gallery Director (later Gallery Moderator) it was decided that I'd not have a specific gallery to look after and there should be a name to define this post. $Moonbeam13 and I brainstormed on it for a bit but it was lolly who thought of "Ringmaster". I helped the team in any way possible, hosted contests and challenges, and did what I could to promote community.How long were you the head of Projects? Was there a reason you st
1000 Cranes 1000 Deviants Project:iconcommunityrelations:#communityrelations:iconcommunityrelations:1000 Cranes 1000 Deviants Community Project is still accepting submissions of Origami Cranes. The goal is to have 1000 deviations posted!~moth-owl and `synconi have been the driving force behind this Community Project. I check the folder as often as I can to move the miscats. It is the only way to keep track of just how many "real" submissions there are into the category.1000 Cranes for Fella :iconfellaplz: talks about the project and how prizes will be randomly given away. Ignore the cut-off date since the current end date has not been determined. There will be points, Premium Memberships, prints and more! Each deviant can submit up to five (5) submissions into <
Drums in My Heart ContestContest: October 31, 2011 ~ November 30, 2011 The Contest: For International Drum Month: "Drums in my Heart are Beating" TWO (2) Categories, Traditional and Digital: Any media accepted, but must be placed in either Digital or Traditional: May enter once in each Category:Digital would be anything that is digitally done; flash, film, painting, photomanipulation, emotes, etc.Traditional would be anything traditionally done, literature, drawing, painting, sculpture, arts and crafts, etc.Contest Entry must have the main focus of a drum and how the deviant may perceive "the beat of the drum". Entry must be as of October 31st. Contest will be judged and winners announced a few days after the contest ends.Please use the Contest Category to submit. Officially, it is listed under "Contests/2011/Drums in my Heart are Beating" then choose either th
Interview Tut YanasPrecursor :iconcommunityrelations: #communityrelations :iconcommunityrelations:An Interview with :iconYanasPrecursor: *YanasPrecursor and a Tutorial she created, "Tips for Entering Contests" ~How did you get started on dA? A good friend showed me his art here on deviantART. When I took a look around I felt inspired to join as well. At the time I was only going to High School and doing some intense gaming.. after joining I began my journey in digital art which was mostly abstract and 3-D renders inspired by my friend, vhm-Cain.Is there a meaning behind your screen name? Yes, Yana is definitely Latin and is the female version of the male name Yan. Yan comes from Janus who is the God of light. Precursor has several links but I perceived it as “one who foresees” or an omen; therefore, Yanasprecursor could mean several things; initially my intentions were “god of li
dA Contests Volume 1 2011:iconcommunityrelations: #communityrelations :iconcommunityrelations:OFFICIAL deviantART CONTESTS PAST AND PRESENT:There are many deviantART Contests every year on dA. Prizes range from small to HUGE!!! And the variety of styles of contests and entries know no limit. I'll be doing several volumes of different contests during Project Educate for Projects. All the Contests can be found using the Search and clicking on "Contests" then the year then the Contest's Name. Some of the FUN CONTESTS dA had in celebration of 's 11th BIRTHDAY 11 Things I like about dA The Winners: Fun Entries: The 11-Year of dAvolution The Winners: :thumb2555
deviantART Secrets:iconcommunityrelations: #communityrelations :iconcommunityrelations: A "Secret" Community Project: :icondeviantARTsecret: *DeviantArtSecret :icondeviantartsecret: A bit about the club from the club itself:"Themain idea of the group is for people to get their secrets off theirchest. A lot of people have a secret to tell; some want to be able totell it, or as mentioned just get it off their chest but don't have away to do this. DAS is a way anyone and everyone can do just that.Thegroup or rather club, as it's not a dA (official) group as such, isjust a normal account. Nevertheless, members of the club are what keepsit running as well as it does. It has many members who are always happyand willing to help those who reach out for help. Many people givewonderful advise.To have a secret added to the group is prettysimple really. There are a few simple rules that need to be followed.The
Community Projects An Overview :iconcommunityrelations: #communityrelations :iconcommunityrelations:Community Projects: Volume 1 ~ A Series about Community Projects: An Explanation and Examples of Each Category:As a way to get involved, or to just give a tribute or send a prayer through art, Community Projects has many, many categories in which to choose to submit deviations to. Each month additional sub-cats are added, so it is best to thoroughly look at the options prior to submitting.Community Projects, outside of being its own gallery, has four categories:AwarenessHolidaysProjects and ClubsTributesEach of those categories have many sub-cats, Holidays and Awareness being broken down by the years the sub-cats have been created.Tributes has three generalized sub-cats:Miscellaneous, World Disasters and deviant Rembrances. Then there are several individu
Project Educate Tributes:iconcommunityrelations: #communityrelations :iconcommunityrelations: Tributes Volume 1 is an overview of the Category Tributes under the Gallery of Community Projects. Written by ~Topicality, she covered what the category is about and how varied it is. Some of the Many Features from All the Sub-Categories of "Tributes" Tributes are a way for deviants to express their sadness, grief, appreciation and/or respect by creating a deviation and submitting it as a tribute under the Community Projects Gallery. It is a way to share and realize others may feel the same way. The sub-cats range from devi
Past dA Contests 2010 - 2000 :iconcommunityrelations: #communityrelations :iconcommunityrelations:Community Projects: deviantART CONTESTS from Years Past:Part of "My Gallery" is being able to DD from any deviantART contest that is officially over and the prizes awarded. Perusing past contests is a great way to find wonderful deviations that may have been overlooked by the community. Using the search under "Contests" the sub-cats are listed by year, so it is just a matter of choosing a year then choosing the contest to see many, many wonderful works that had been entered into past contests.Bear in mind, the contest gallery is HUGE! There are many, many contest listings under most years that dA has existed. Perusing all these contests would take a rather long time, so I'll just pick and choose a FEW to feature from each year (links to the contest galleries provided). Year 2010
Community Projects 2.0 - Sub-Cats :iconcommunityrelations: #communityrelations :iconcommunityrelations:Community Projects 2.0 ~ Sub-Cats If you have a good, viable idea for an added category for Community Projects, which can be a sub-cat to one of the four Categories, Awareness, Holidays, Projects & Clubs and/or Tributes, you can recommend it. New categories are added each month, so there is a chance your idea will be added after careful consideration!:iconpurpleheartplz: Spirit Day was recently added as a sub-cat under Awareness. An anti-bullying crusade, Spirit Day's feature color is purple and is a day meant to provide encouragement to those who have been victimized, as well as education on the effects of bullying.:thum
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What does the Projects' Gallery Entail AND
RULES: 
Must be a New Creation and Adhere to dA © Policies and Terms of Service. No Screencaps May be Used to Create the Stamp.
The idea is to provide a Support Stamp for the Projects Gallery. Community Projects Include:
Awareness: Divided into years. 2011's Awareness Category Includes, but is not Exclusive to, Burn Awareness, Autism Awareness, Spirit Day, Anti-Bullying, Gay and Lesbian Pride, Infertility Awareness, Mental Illness Awareness and many more. Check the link for the full list.
When I was first becoming a Gallery Director (later Gallery Moderator) it was decided that I'd not have a specific gallery to look after and there should be a name to define this post. $Moonbeam13 and I brainstormed on it for a bit but it was lolly who thought of "Ringmaster". I helped the team in any way possible, hosted contests and challenges, and did what I could to promote community.
The Contest: For International Drum Month: "Drums in my Heart are Beating" 
Some of the FUN CONTESTS dA had in celebration of 
Some of the Many Features from All the Sub-Categories of "Tributes" 
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