*NO it is NOT a spelling mistake- Critmas means "Critique at Christmas" AKA this awesome event!
Still looking for Captains! Adjudicator positions now all filled! It's back!
I can't believe somehow for the 9th year running we are launching Critmas again. The past few years it has just grown and grown and each year the expectation fathoms me- I worry it won't work, but the commitment from the community is just astounding.
What is Critmas?
This is a multi formed challenge where the focus is about 2 things. 1. Giving 2. Critique.
The challenge for everyone is to submit at least 12 critiques (that's 1 a day) across the 12 days of Christmas (Dec 24th to Jan 6th). It doesn't matter what the art form is or your style of critique, it is all about giving back in the way most members on here value most; in giving feedback on their work.
The Critmas Story has evolved over the past 8 years and this year, we have another team event. Although individually the only qualification is to submit a minimum of 12 critiques- as a team you are trying to outwit the others to beat them and become the team champions of critique. How you do this is entirely up to how you operate as a team.
The team element took this up to over 1200 critiques delivered by approximately 40 people last year. There were strategies, support and friendships formed as a result. I don't think I have ever laughed so hard, especially when you had spies, critique "bombs" and artwork to support the event. I want the same this year!
The Plan!
This year my intent is to not only create the critique element, but the scoring system will be points based. There will be extra challenges and secret missions which will earn you more points. I am still working all this out as it will involve some supportive adjudicators and an excel spreadsheet, but below are the key dates:
Team Captains in place 17 November 2018 Adjuicators in place 17 November 2018 Official launch, Signup, team allocation 30 November 2018 12 days critique event 24 December 2018 06 January 2019 Event lockdown 06 January 2019 Results/ prizegiving 12 January 2019 More information on how everything will work will be in the official launch journal on 30th November.
Help needed
To make a success of Critmas 2018, I need some support. If you can help with any of these, or you are just ready to sign up to play then let me know!
1. Volunteer to be a Team Captain.
I need 4 team captains. You will be in charge of leading your team, encouraging them to participate and generally bringing the energy. How you do this is entirely up to you- last year we had sneaky stash files, helpful critique hints and some crazy plotting going on! I will be providing the captains with a helpful guide too
Previous experience with Critmas preferred, but not essential. Drop me a note if you are interested!2. Send points and prizes!
My points donation widget is currently borked, but I need points! Whether you can donate 50 or 5000, each amount is appreciated as it will really help towards how we score this eventually. Additional spot prizes such as amazon gift cards, subs, features, dA prints, copies of your art, personal made things and random gifts also always welcome!
3. Help promote!
Whether that is status updates, journal posts or actually signing up and participating (I hope you all do even if signing up and aiming for 12 critiques!). If you group can support the event and share with its members. This will be imperative for the launch!
4. Get a launch notification!
If you let me know below that you wish to be noted when the signups start, I will be sending out notes to tell you when that journal is out! This will get you aligned to a team quickly and plotting can begin!
