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When it comes to budget cuts for schools, the art programs tend to be one of the first things to be eliminated for students. Fortunatly, today a new campaign was announced to help maintain creativity in the classroom.
DoSomething.org. HP, and AMD have launched "Make Art. Save Art." A plan to encourage teens to show their artistic talents and passions for art education.

New York, NY (Aug. 6, 2010) –DoSomething.org, HP, and AMD announce today a new campaign that mobilizes teens in the fight to keep art education in schools. The “Make Art. Save Art.” initiative encourages teens to showcase their artistic talents and passion for art education.

Starting Aug. 2, artists can create PC wallpaper designs and submit them to MakeArtSaveArt.org along with a testimonial about why art education matters to them. Designs can feature photography, graphics, or any other visual art form.

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STUDENTS MAKE ART TO SAVE ART

DoSomething.org, HP, and AMD launch “Make Art. Save Art.” campaign, mobilizing students to advocate for art education by creating and sharing art online.

The 2010 VH1 Do Something Awards were broadcast July 19 from the Hollywood Palladium. The event was a high-energy mix of pop culture, entertainment, music and activism celebrating young philanthropists, celebrities and organizations that have made a commitment to social change, The show included performances by Natasha Bedingfield and Lifehouse. ABOVE: Travie McCoy, who performed at the event with special guest Bruno Mars is pictured with VH1 president Tom Calderone.

On July 19, the Hollywood Palladium was filled with more stars in one place than a usual Monday evening should for the 2010 Do Something Awards hosted by VH1 on the blue – not red, but blue – carpet. Before the event kicked off, Melanie Stevenson from DoSomething.org streamed live and greeted celebrities, creating a Twitter craze. Tweets tagged as #DSawards were displayed across the stage on the electronic banner and questions for host Jane Lynch to answer were welcomed.

Newly-married Megan Fox made her first public appearance since her secret wedding in Hawaii by turning out for the charitable Vh1 Do Something Awards in Los Angeles on Monday night. The ceremony, held to celebrate stars and young people who have contributed to social change, was hosted by Glee star Jane Lynch and saw performances from acts including Natasha Bedingfield and Gym Class Heroes star Travis McCoy.