I'm helping my fiance push this out for one of her clients. It's not one of those scammy contests...NYLO, a small hotel chain based in Texas, does this with each of their property openings. You win up to $2,500 and your photo (or other artwork if you're so inclined) gets displayed in a new Manhattan hotel.

NYLO Hotels is proud to announce a competition for local artists and photographers to produce original artwork for the new NYLO New York City (scheduled to debut in 2013). The contest is open to everyone, including professional artists and art students. The design of NYLO New York City will be consistent with the brand's urban style, while incorporating a contemporary take on the Roaring 20s, prohibition, jazz, and bohemian lifestyle. Winners will earn a cash prize of up to $2,500, along with international exposure among the hotel's many guests (the winning selections will be displayed throughout the hotel, and artist information will be included in each room's guest-information book). For information on guidelines, rules, and how to enter, please visit: http://www.nylohotels.com/resourcefi...entry-form.pdf.


Direct questions and entries (digital copies) to [email protected]. Deadline is January 4.