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A Personal Note from moonbeam13 - I'd like to take a moment to apologize for the delay in publishing this newsletter. Just as it was coming together, my grandfather took a turn for the worst and things got a little hazy. He passed away on Friday March 7th and today is my first day back at work. Thank you for your understanding.
Table of Contents
1. New Year = New Crazy
2. Volunteer Openings in Community Relations
3. Community Projects
4. Official Contests
5. Project Educate 2013
6. Art History Project
7. News from the Chats and Forums
8. News from the Galleries
1. New Year = New Crazy
2014 took off from the gate like a well-bred thoroughbred and now two months have gone in the blink of an eye. While I'm not one for resolutions, I did mark down a few goals for myself, such as getting back to posting on my food blog or learning how to sew. Some of my goals certainly demand that I consciously carve out time for these things or it just never happens. Life is busy, but sometimes not good busy, just the busy of everyday crazy and I'm finding as I get older, the everyday crazy takes over and you need to say 'STOP' and take some time for yourself. I recently read an article about this topic and in it this woman had decided to create a list of all those things she wanted to do but never found the time to. Whether it was a tedious task of sorting something or taking time to knit, all of these 'non-deadline' items were placed onto the list. She then devoted one hour each week to tackling something on the list. She referred to it as her 'power hour' and it stuck with me and I've started implementing the 'Power Hour' into my life. I think it's doable because it's not a huge commitment. It's an hour a week, you're not giving up a giant chunk of time but it's enough that I feel that I'm accomplishing things, for me. Maybe in the future I'll have more than one Power Hour in a week
So a couple of questions for you!
1. Did you make any resolutions/goals for this year? If so, what were they (if you don't mind sharing
)2. What sort of items would you put on your 'Power Hour' list?
2. Volunteer Openings in Community Relations
If you're interested in learning more about being a volunteer on deviantART please read
To see current openings on the Community Relations volunteer team please go to this journal
If there isn't a spot open please consider helping out from within the community. Read How to be a guiding light and shining example by the awesome EveryNextDream 
Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those being considered will be contacted. Your understanding is appreciated
3. Community Projects
If getting involved in the Community is on your "List of Things To Do This Year" then you've come to the right place! Check out any of the projects below to get involved or, if you are feeling inspired come up with a project of your own and contact CRCommunityProjects for help in getting started!
Check out one of these
fella - deviantART's Official Mascot Group
deviant365 - deviantART's Official Weekly Task Group
4. Official Contests
Diablo II: Reaper of Souls Fan Art Contest - Deadline March 13, 2014 Fella's World - Deadline March 28, 2014 Lit Contest: The More Things Change - Deadline March 29, 2014 Anthro Challenge 105 - War - Deadline March 31, 2014
Please note that all contests end on the deadline stated at 11:59:59 PM PST
5. Project Educate 2014
projecteducate is a group full of fantastic educational journals and it's not just run by Community Volunteers. There are many ways in which you can get involved, for example just by writing an article yourself for an upcoming week. projecteducate has community weeks which are designed to cover all sorts of topics, and Artists Tools weeks that are designed to cover the 'Tools' of a trade. In between all of that there are CV led weeks which you can also get involved in. Just note projecteducate with your interest.
Still Life Photography Wrap Up
Art History and Project Educate Monthly Wrap Up
6. Art History Project
The ArtHistoryProject is buzzing already this year with lots of useful historical blogs that cover all kinds of topics. If you haven't got involved yet, but would like to, then just note the group with your interest and the topic you would like to cover. In the meantime, head over and enjoy some of the recent articles...
The Art and Architecture of Ancient Pompeii
Katsushika Hokusai Part 1 and Katsushika Hokusai Part 2
7. News from the Chats and Forums
The chat and forum have been busy for both the Community Volunteer team and the deviantART community these past few months! If you are interested in either the chat or forum, be sure to read the Chat & Forum Newsletter: January, February!
8. News from the Galleries
Customization
Text Art & Typography - New Challenge
Animals, Plants & Nature Photography
The Community Relations department exists to encourage, facilitate and develop the relationship with our deviantART community. Our goal is to nurture our community by encouraging, stimulating artists to create, collaborate, and participate in a friendly, safe, and supportive artistic environment. Watch communityrelations for up-to-date news and to learn how you can get involved in projects and events!
