Q: Should I submit a single design or a repeating pattern?

• A: Please submit a repeating pattern

Q: Do chosen artists retain the copyright to their work?

• A: Of course.

Q: How many pattern designs can I submit?

• A: Each entrant can submit up to five entries. 

Q: What format should our design be submitted in?

• A: Please submit all designs in .jpeg or .pdf form. 

Q: Do all pattern designs have to be made digitally? 

• A: Not at all. If you complete your work in watercolor or a different medium, that is totally fine. We just need high-resolution images of your work in a .pdf or .jpeg format. 

Q: How many cash prizes will there be?

• A: There will be 15 cash prizes distributed, ranging from $100-$1,000.

Q: What types of designs should we submit?

• A: Aesthetic, minimalist, and repeating patterns. A lot of the girls who wear braces said they would prefer a pastel color palette. 

Q: When is the deadline?

• A: March 30th, 2022.

Q: Are the back braces made of plastic or fabric? 

• A: They are made of plastic.

Q: Is this the first year emBrace is hosting a competition? 

• A: Yes! This is our first year hosting a competition 

Q: Where can I contact you with any questions?

• A: You can submit all inquiries to embracecompetition@gmail.com. To reach the founder Ava Lee, please contact avakatherine2004@gmail.com