From Chelsea to SoHo, from Williamsburg to DUMBO, New York City is home to one of the largest and most happening art scenes in the world. With all of this bright young talent residing on BAP's back doorstep, we'd be crazy not to host an event that lets artists strut their stuff...

introducing
Big Apple Ponycon's first annual ART COMPETITION!



What are the criteria?
Re-create any one or more of the BAP Mascot characters in the artistic or artisan handicraft medium of your preference. Paint and sketch, draw and etch, carve and burn, sculpt and glue, anything you choose!
Meet the mascots HERE: [link] Cabbie, Liberty, and Bowtie!


What are the categories?
There are four categories in which you can enter: A limit of 1 entry per person per category

• 2D Traditional Art


• 2D Digital Art


• Craft


• Young Artists' category (all mediums, aged 12 or under)

How to Enter:
Bring your entries to the Travelling Pony Museum exhibit room at the convention to register.
All paid BAP attendees will be able to cast ballots for their favorite works in each category until closing time on Saturday.

Prizes and Judging:
Each of the 4 categories will be awarded two prizes: Judges Pick and Peoples' Choice.
The winners will be announced from the stage in the Alicorn Auditorium on Sunday March 24th 2013.
Prizes will be donated by the convention sponsors.

For full rules and entry guidelines, visit BAP's website contest page: [link]

This contest is open to attendees of Big Apple Ponycon only. Order your tickets today! [link]

Don't forget to enter the BAP Custom Pony Contest too ^_~ [link]