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Ask yourself what would motivate people to participate. A few obvious answers are: * fame * prizes How will your prize(s) make the painter more famous? Is the prize worth having in the view of the participants? Further, If I compete there are a lot of people who paint for a living. I cannot possibly beat these people so why should I compete? Is there a random drawing prize for entry? Are there categories for something other than painting? If you want people to buy your product you need to sell them on the joy of painting, not the "agony of defeat" when they get slammed by pro painters. My two cents.