Saturday, May 23, 2020

Creators of the Mermaid Parade are wrapping up their COVID-19 mask design contest this weekend


If you're looking for a rainy-day (weekend?) project... there are two days left to submit entries to the Coney Island USA "Put on a Funny Mask Contest."

Here's some info via the contest page:

Coney Island USA, the not-for-profit arts organization that presents the Mermaid Parade and many other programs, have announced that they have created the "Put on a Funny Face Mask Design Contest" — the world's first COVID-19 mask design competition. The online contest will honor the creative efforts of mask makers from around the world.

The contest, which is presented by Spectrum News NY1, will be judged by celebrities from Coney Island and beyond.

Awards will be presented in a wide range of fun categories — with the top category being Best Overall Mask. There is also a special People's Choice category. The general public will have a chance to vote for the People's Choice via an online form that will go live when the entry period for the contest ends on
Memorial Day. Winners are expected to be announced on or about June 1.

Entries are due on Memorial Day. Find details here.

East Village resident Mark Alhadeff, whose Coney Island USA titles include Board Secretary, Contest Czar and Chief Justice for Life of the Mermaid Parade, shared a few of entries so far...

Anthony Whitaker, a 9/11 first responder, created a mask that includes many symbols from his time at Ground Zero...



Based on an upcycled New Orleans Jazz Fest Shirt by Sue Thomas...



From Clash Vicente of the Furies Revenge (a Warriors Cosplay Group) ...



From Annie Rich ...

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