LINCOLN, R.I., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- CROSS, the renowned maker of writing instruments and accessories, announces that it will now begin accepting submissions for the second CROSS "Fine Lines" Pen and Ink Scholarship Competition for fine arts students in accredited four-year college institutions in the United States. Students can compete to win a $5,000 scholarship offered as a grand prize, as well as more than twenty-five runner-up and honorable mention awards. Students are invited to submit an original pen and ink illustration to be reviewed by a jury comprised of representatives from major arts museums in the country, as well as CROSS executives. The submitted artwork may be displayed later this year through CROSS stores, its website, and other marketing channels to further salute the winners and to encourage pen and ink illustration in America. Students can submit an original pen and ink drawing on a subject of their choice, measuring no smaller than 5" x 5", and no larger than 24" x 24" for consideration. Entries must be received no later than May 31, 2008, and can be mailed to: CROSS, Attention: Marketing Department Scholarship, 1 Albion Road, Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865. The winners will be announced by July 1, 2008. Artwork submitted will not be returned, but may be picked up at CROSS headquarters in Rhode Island on select dates in August that will be announced through the company's website. According to Tom Peterson, CROSS's Director of Global Marketing, "CROSS, America's oldest pen manufacturer, is delighted to again sponsor its 'Fine Lines' pen and ink competition, which in its debut last year, attracted hundreds of entries from fine arts students all across America. We are proud to extend awareness of pen and ink as a means of creative expression, and to encourage the work of students through this acknowledgment of their talents. We look forward to announcing the winners this summer." For further information on the competition, students are advised to visit http://www.cross.com/ for details. For school administrators who would like to post a description of the competition, please send inquiries via email to . DATASOURCE: CROSS CONTACT: Patricia Russo for CROSS, +1-212-688-4868, Web site: http://www.cross.com/

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