Members, contests and updates, Oh my!

Hello Deviants!

I'd like to start this update with our Member of the Month.  Please take a moment to check out
justcallmemike

Houston, we have a painter.  He's can draw too.  Multi-talented and under appreciated- this is someone we highly recommend you check out.





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Oh, I wanted to mention that you still have just under a week to submit your entries to our Nightmare Contest.
The deadline is 5/1.  Need details?  Check the journal!   Nightmare ContestHello everyone!
Our contest is on!
Our theme is… Nightmares.
Give us your dreams, the one that make your heart race. Show us that horrific nightmare that woke you in a cold sweat. Show me who haunts your dreams. Be creative. Have fun. All art forms are welcome!
Here are the details:
Contest submissions can be submitted starting today.
The last day for submissions will be 5/1/14.  This gives you two months to come up with something great!
Rules:
1. You must be a member of :iconDeviantsGallery: in order to participate.
2. One entry per deviant.
3. Entries must be submitted to the 'Nightmare Contest' folder.  
http://deviantsgallery.deviantart.com/gallery/48306899    
4. All deviations entered must mention this contest in your artist comments.
5. Entries must fit the theme.
6. This must be a new deviation. Anything submitted to DA earlier than today (2/24/14) will be declined.
Now, onto the fun stuff. Prizes!!
1st prize:
500 points and a  


In other new, we have a new addition to our team,  please welcome  xbluephantomx.  


Oh, and for all you writers out there, you still have time to enter the monthly contests over in  They are having -not one- but TWO contests this month.   April Mini-Contests!!!Hey everyone!
We are having another mini-contest!  Actually, we are having two!!
I posted a poll on my profile asking for theme suggestions and the result was a tie.  Music/Lyrics and Fantasy.   Rather than pick between the two, I decided to have two challenges this month.
Theme #1- Music/Lyrics
Write a poem inspired by a song. Don't forget to mention that song in your comments. We want to know what your listening to!  
Theme #2- Fantasy
Write a poem of fantastical worlds or supernatural creatures. Let your imagination run wild in the land of fantasy!
Let's get the pesky rules out of the way.
1. You must be a member to participate.
2. You are allowed 2 entries per person
3. The deadline for submissions is 5/1. This gives you three weeks to come up with something awesome!
4. Poetry only please.  
5. Entries must be a new deviation- something written specifically for this contest.  
6. You MUST mention this contest in your artist comments and

I hope everyone is having a great start to the weekend.  

Peace out