### Every week I run a contest for genre bending artists and creatives of all disciplines. And this week there are 10sbd in prizes to be divvied up! *** https://steemitimages.com/DQmddMwQT6KF7dD4dF5HznusWP1pkHUyqepjCsmbxEBkveH/artmix2.jpg *** I love art that mixes genres, breaks expectations, and tries to contribute something new to art forms that have been around for centuries! Innovation is essential. See the results of the [ART MIX-UP CONTEST | 03](https://steemit.com/contest/@lilyraabe/art-mix-up-contest-results-or-03). I’m currently running *another* contest (I can’t help myself, they’re *fun*): [Great Outdoors Photo Contest](https://steemit.com/contest/@lilyraabe/the-great-outdoors-photo-contest-or-5sbd-on-the-line). I thought that I’d skip week of Art Mix-Up as I try out this new challenge--but I found myself with extra time and sbd on my hands and decided to run both concurrently! Here we go... *** https://steemitimages.com/DQmcqS5qC7UTpKNS4AHqiFv5n7s4vXYJ123Kp1K2CHsYLH7/artmix.jpg *** ### I often find myself wondering questions like... *** What happens when a poet adds video and animation to their work? What happens when a photographer and a dancer collaborate? What happens when a rapper meets a puppeteer? What happens when a sculptor becomes a choreographer? *** https://steemitimages.com/DQmXtdHCxEo8tiGK1vNsAnxUDNQNBB7Kq5feqRn9oVuPNfk/artmix1.jpg *** ### ART MIX-UP CONTEST RULES *** ##### (1) Follow me. Upvote this post. Resteem this post. And... ##### (2) Create a post sharing a piece of your own work (or a collaboration you played a key role in) that mixes 2 or more artistic genres! This might mean sharing a video, an image, writing, a sound clip, or something else (who knows!). And... ##### (3) Write AT LEAST 100 WORDS describing the work and the artistic techniques at play. And... ##### (4) Document your process! Previously, I’ve called this “extra credit”, but I am making it a contest requirement. And... ##### (5) Use the hashtag #artmixupcontest. And... ##### (6) Drop the link to your post here in the comments. This is the only way I will accept submissions! Deadline is when this post expires. *** *Please note: I love posts written specifically for this contest that feature great art, engaging writing, nice formatting, and demonstrable process!* *** ### Check out the results of the **[ART MIX-UP CONTEST | 03](https://steemit.com/contest/@lilyraabe/art-mix-up-contest-results-or-03)** to be inspired by last week’s winners @wildempress, @katrina-ariel, and @zailecita! *** https://steemitimages.com/DQmba5rd7xBD9uj6KoEykuoauBh3AVLbvyyGhPRqJyx93gr/artmix4.jpg *** #### Winners will be selected as follows: First Place - 4sbd Second Place - 3bd Three Honorable Mentions - 3sbd (1sbd each!) *** #### Good luck my artist friends, may your great work continue! <3 **** https://steemitimages.com/DQmWrHFbUsujaVZui6X5z8iJtwmzfiALJ9Z6a6oq1wQoAHB/Final_Blog_Footer.png *[(FYI, all images from Unsplash)](https://unsplash.com/search/photos/artist)* *** *Proud member of* [![SS-pansies-EN.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmeZR5gxMRsGvanJAzkyHoYaXBTVWCfHEYqiycvb4rLJtU/SS-pansies-EN.jpg)](https://discord.gg/D2V8nq9) *** https://steemitimages.com/DQmYpVC9dSovdGoR8FYWkJR4FGzXgc5XRZMghSQ3V7RR2aP/TGP_Light_Banner.jpg *** https://steemitimages.com/DQmW1oDdrbXJQm5NLDtmeGjoF6LKJmVoELZA9TbeR4B59H3/alliancebanner.png ***

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