After you stuff yourself with Turkey, potatoes, and all the other treats on Thanksgiving, dig into this buffet of art world goodies:

Missed Connections COMICS Anthology

• The idea is to take a missed connection ad and illustrate it however you see fit. If you have a good story that isn't an ad but has to do with a missed connection, you may make a comic out of that as well.
• Entries accepted until December 1st -- get to work!

Los Angeles Center for Digital Art INTERNATIONAL JURIED COMPETITION

• All styles of 2D artwork and photography where digital processes of any kind were integral to the creation of the images are acceptable.
• Online registration only. 
• Deadline for entries: December 5, 2007.

25 Death-Defying Design Principles for Direct Marketing ... in 25 Minutes

• Space is limited for this FREE educational webcast from Dynamic Graphics Magazine, so sign up now!
• Takes place December 18, 2007, at 2 pm ET/1 pm CT.

The Artist's Magazine's 25TH ANNUAL ART COMPETITION

• More than $25,000 in Cash Prizes!
• Winners will be featured and finalists’ names will be published in The Artist's Magazine.
• 13 finalists will be featured in The Artist's Magazine's 2009 Calendar.
• 12 finalists will be featured as "Artist of the Month" on the website.
• All winners and finalists will receive a certificate suitable for framing, as well as a 1-year subscription to The Artist's Magazine. 
• Deadline for entries: May 1, 2008.