Released on: October 2, 2007, 8:02 am

Press Release Author: The Art Institutes

Industry: Apparel & Fashion

Press Release Summary: The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition awards a
full-tuition scholarship to study fashion design or fashion marketing, merchandising
or retail management at an Art Institutes location with a Fashion program.

Press Release Body: Created to encourage and reward young fashion design and fashion
marketing, merchandising and retail management talent at the high school level, The
Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition awards a full-tuition scholarship to
study fashion design or fashion marketing, merchandising or retail management at an
Art Institutes location with a Fashion program.

Open to high school seniors across North America interested in pursuing a career in
the fashion industry, The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition is now in
its third year. The competition entry deadline is November 19, 2007.

To be eligible, students must complete an entry and release form, have a minimum
G.P.A of 2.0, write a short essay describing their interest in fashion and submit a
finished, originally designed evening wear garment or fashion marketing,
merchandising or retail management product or plan.

For complete details, including official rules, go to
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/Competitions/PassionForFashion.aspx?prid=p4f_0907_001_pr


This fall, Art Institute schools across the U.S. and Canada are hosting special
events at their schools to encourage participation among local high school students,
and give them a chance to visit the school, ask questions, and find out more about
the competition.

According to Bruce E. Dempsey, Vice President, Academic Affairs Specialist, for The
Art Institutes, \"Local events at participating Art Institute schools are a great way
for high school students to see what a Fashion program looks like up close and to
meet faculty, staff and students.\"

A small sampling of events at local Art Institute schools include, a VIP hors
d\'oeuvres reception and school tour, \"Fall Fashion Friday\" and a fashion scavenger
hunt.

For information on how to enter The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition
2008, visit
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/Competitions/PassionForFashion.aspx?prid=p4f_0907_001_pr


The Art Institutes (http://www.artinstitutes.edu) is a system of over 35 locations
throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts,
fashion and culinary professionals.

Web Site:
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/Competitions/PassionForFashion.aspx?prid=p4f_0907_001_pr


Contact Details: Jacki Muller
Vice President, Public Relations
The Art Institutes
412.995.7262
jpmuller@aii.edu