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SPHERE LAUNCHES "SPHERE XO STUDENT DESIGN CHALLENGE" A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY MARKING THE FIRST TIME MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL SEE THEIR ART FEATURED ON THE EXOSPHEREChallenge Open Exclusively to More Than 100,000 Students Ranging from Eight Clark County-Based Student Winners Will be Chosen Through a Combination of LAS VEGAS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today announced the inaugural Sphere XO Student Design Challenge – a first-of-its-kind partnership with the greater Las Vegas community that for the very first time, gives select members of the general public the opportunity to see their art featured on the Exosphere. The Sphere XO Student Design Challenge is a collaboration between Sphere and the Clark County School District (CCSD) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) that will provide more than 100,000 Clark County-based students with an unprecedented opportunity to create art for the Exosphere. Eight student winners ranging from elementary school through college will be chosen by a combination of voting by the general public on thesphere.com, and selected by professional artists who have designed for the Exosphere, including Refik Anadol and Michela Picchi. The Sphere XO Student Design Challenge, which will kick off this month, will be themed around the 4th of July, with winning students' artwork debuting on the Exosphere on July 4, 2024, which will also mark the one-year anniversary of the first illumination of the Exosphere. In addition, winning high school and UNLV students will receive a $10,000 educational scholarship from Sphere. Winning elementary and middle school students will earn a $10,000 donation from Sphere for their school's art program to further art education in public schools, as well as tickets for their entire school to attend The Sphere Experience this Fall. "Sphere is more than a venue – it is a new entertainment medium uniting art and science to broaden our understanding of what's possible through artistic and technological innovation," said Jim Dolan, Executive Chairman and CEO, Sphere Entertainment. "Sphere XO Student Design Challenge is an opportunity for us to engage Las Vegas students by introducing them to Sphere's technology, and meaningfully give back to the community by inspiring its future." "I have a deep understanding and appreciation for the determination required by young artists who hope to break into the art world – this is an excellent opportunity to showcase their work to a global audience," said Refik Anadol, world-renowned digital artist. "I am honored to participate and support these students at the beginning of their journey toward what I hope will be productive careers in the arts." "The intersection of art and technology is a consistent throughline in our curriculum and a crucial priority for students pursuing careers in these rapidly evolving industries," said Nancy Uscher, Dean of UNLV College of Fine Arts. "Sphere serves as a real-world example of innovation in art, and we're thrilled that our studnt body has the chance to become active participants in this cultural achievement." "Arts education in public schools is more vital than ever," said Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools, Clark County School District. "We are fortunate to not only have this next-generation canvas in Las Vegas but also to have Sphere's commitment to using it in support of the local community. With Sphere's XO Student Design Challenge, our students get to explore innovation through art via hands-on learning." SPHERE XO STUDENT DESIGN CHALLENGE DESIGN PROCESS:
SPHERE XO STUDENT DESIGN CHALLENGE WINNER SELECTION PROCESS:
Since the Exosphere was first illuminated on July 4, 2023, it has captured worldwide attention for its impactful visuals. The largest LED screen on Earth, the Exosphere consists of approximately 1.2 million LED pucks, spaced eight inches apart. Each puck contains 48 individual LED diodes, with each diode capable of displaying more than 1 billion different colors – creating a vivid landmark on the Las Vegas skyline. For additional information, please visit thesphere.com/xo-student-design-challenge. For Exosphere imagery, please click here. About Sphere About Sphere Entertainment PR Contact View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sphere-launches-sphere-xo-student-design-challenge-a-first-of-its-kind-partnership-with-the-las-vegas-community-marking-the-first-time-members-of-the-general-public-will-see-their-art-featured-on-the-exosphere-302088653.html SOURCE Sphere Entertainment Co. |