Doodle 4 Google 2013 is open for submissions! This annual competition invites students K-12 across the United States to design their very own Google logo around this year’s theme “My Best Day Ever…” The winning artist will see his or her artwork on the Google homepage for 24 hours, win a $30,000 college scholarship and a $50,000 technology grant for his or her school.
You can download entry forms and find educator tools at www.google.com/doodle4google. To receive Doodle 4 Google posters and stickers for your classroom, please provide your mailing information on this form. Happy doodling!
Using the theme: “My best day ever…” students should express their inspirations, interests and ambitions around the “Google” logo. This artwork can be submitted to the contest electronically or by mail.
Background
Google doodles are the spontaneous changes to the Google logo that mark a special day (ex: a person from history’s birthday, holidays, anniversaries). Since the first “Google Doodle” in 1998, nearly 1500 doodles have been displayed on our homepages around the world — an iconic emblem of the Google brand and culture. Doodle 4 Google invites young users to take part in this playful tradition by challenging budding artists to create their own Google doodle.
Mission
With a mission of promoting art and education, Doodle 4 Google encourages young artists to embrace their creativity and curiosity. With only a broad theme to spark their imaginations, the Google logo serves as a blank canvas on which young “doodlers” can express their inspirations, interests, and ambitions.
The Contest
From all the submissions nationwide, fifty talented state finalists (one from each state) will be selected by guest judges and travel to New York City to celebrate their achievements. The grand prize winner will be decided by a public vote and announced on May 22nd at a final event in New York City. The winner will get to see their doodle on the Google.com homepage and receive a $30,000 college scholarship. Additionally, their school will receive a $50,000 technology grant. All 50 finalists will have their work displayed in a prominent museum and receive prizes for their talent and creativity. Celebrity guest judges take part in the contest as well as leaders from the illustration and animation world. Young artists’ friends and family, as well as Google users across the country will get a chance to vote on their favorites.
Timing
– Contest opens on January 15th, 2013
– Submissions close March 22nd
– State finalists announced on May 1st
– The final event will be held in New York City on May 22nd
– The winning doodle will be displayed on Google.com on May 23rd
Teachers who have questions about this contest and for promotional posters and stickers, may contact Google at: doodle4google-usteam@google.com