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Had the world’s most revered artists had access to technology, we may have been able to experience an animated “Guernica,” an illuminated “Starry Night,” or an interactive “Mona Lisa”. Today’s artists have more than just paintbrushes and pigments at their fingertips – they have a wealth of technological tools to create masterpieces that Picasso and his contemporaries could have only dreamed of. In celebration of the convergence of art and technology, Dell is launching the “Digital Artists” competition and inviting all students to submit artwork created with the help of Dell technology.

The competition is open to students in grades K-12 in the US. Submissions could range from original photos and montages to digital paintings – use your imagination! All entries will be presented and judged during a special event at this year’s ISTE conference, the largest global education technology event, in Philadelphia on June 27. The panel of judges will consist of members of the media, local curators, social media influencers and technology executives. Three student winners will be selected to have their work showcased at the conference in front of thousands of education leaders and will also win a Dell Inspiron duo or Streak 7. (no service plans included)

How to enter:

• Create an original piece of artwork using Dell technology and any software or supplemental technology.  The entry must be entirely original and may not include other works, logos, or content that violates any party’s copyrights or trademark rights.
• Materials should be submitted by the students’ parent/guardian.  Parent/guardians should email a PDF or image file of their child’s creation to Kari_Sherrodd@dell.com by Thursday, June 23 at noon CST.
• Make sure to include the following:
  • Parent/guardian’s full name and phone number
  • Student’s Name
  • Student’s Age/grade
  • A title for the student’s entry
  • Parent/guardian’s Email address
  • Parent/guardian’s phone number
  • Cross your fingers for the judging – if you are chosen as a finalist, we will contact you via phone or email no later than June 28!

The fine print
Open to US residents, 18 or older, who are parents of students in grades K-12 and own a Dell computer prior to the start date of the Contest.  ORIGINAL ARTWORK MUST BE CREATED BY STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12.  Ends June 23, 2011 at noon CST. Void where prohibited.