“Art Awakens” is an exciting new program for Star Wars fans old and new, across the country to revitalize creativity by “Bending the Rules” of the Force, themed around a galaxy far, far away.
On August 11th, Lucasfilm and HP will launch a two-month-long nationwide fan art competition, and amateur artists will have a chance to have their artwork featured in a professional art exhibit later this year.
A judging committee, including members from Disney, Lucasfilm, and Industrial Light & Magic, will pick five winners who will have their art featured in the professional gallery exhibit as well as, the opportunity to be flown out for the VIP opening night in Los Angeles, among other prizes from HP.
An HP “Bend the Rules” Award will be granted to one of the five grand prize winners upon completion of a questionnaire with the highest score in the Innovative Use of Technology category. The HP “Bend the Rules” Award winner will receive an HP Notebook Computer to help them push the boundaries of art and creativity.
This November, there will also be a three-day
Star Wars: The Force Awakens art exhibit, featuring top professional and emerging contemporary artists, at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles, with all new original pieces being auctioned off in the name of
Star Wars: Force for Change to benefit
UNICEF Kid Power, which gives kids the power to save lives. By getting active with the UNICEF Kid Power band, kids earn points which unlock food packets for malnourished children around the world.
(Source:
StarWars.com)
