Released on: January 31, 2008, 3:12 pm

Press Release Author: The Art Institute of Colorado

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Press Release Summary: High School Artists Vie for Scholarship and Opportunity to
Promote Slogan \"Life Is Better With Art In It\"


Press Release Body: [DENVER, JANUARY 31, 2008] - High school students interested in
a graphic design career will have a unique opportunity to exercise their artistic
talents by entering The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts Poster Design
Competition 2008 at The Art Institute of Colorado. The deadline to enter the
competition is February 8, 2008.

Students will be asked to create original poster artwork that expresses the slogan,
"Life is Better With Art In It." Approximately $100,000 in tuition scholarships to
The Art Institutes schools will be awarded, with the first place prize-winning
student receiving a $25,000 scholarship to study at one of the more than 35
participating Art Institutes locations throughout the U.S and Canada, including The
Art Institute of Colorado.

The competition is open to high school seniors in the U.S. and Canada interested in
pursuing a career in graphic design. Students must submit an original poster
design, a current high school transcript and a statement describing their design
process and why they want to study graphic design.

The competition takes place in two stages; a local competition will be held at all
participating Art Institutes locations in the U.S. and Canada in March 2008. The
first place winner from the local competition will have their entry placed into
consideration for the final stage and national judging, which takes place in May
2008.

\"We're pleased to be collaborating with Americans for the Arts because we believe,
as educators, this is a critical time to support and strengthen the universal role
that the arts play in our lives," says David Zorn, President, The Art Institute of
Colorado.

According to Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts, "We want
young people to remember that art is a valuable communication tool, one that will
assist us in developing a bright future for everyone. We are proud to support the
next generation of creative leaders."

For information on how to enter the Poster Design Competition, visit
www.artinstitutes.edu/Competitions/BestPoster.aspx?prid=PDC_0108_003_pr [for online
distribution only] www.artinstitutes.edu/poster [for print distribution only]. Or
contact Lynn Haner, Director of Communications at lhaner@aii.edu or 303.824.4901.
About The Art Institute of Colorado
For over 55 years, The Art Institute of Colorado (www.artinstitutes.edu/denver) has
been a vital resource to the metro Denver community and a leader in creative and
applied arts education. It offers career-focused bachelor's and associate's degrees
in design, creative and applied arts, creative and business management, and culinary
arts. The school is conveniently located in the Golden Triangle neighborhood in
Downtown Denver. The Art Institute of Colorado is one of The Art Institutes
(www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of over 40 education institutions throughout North
America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary
arts professionals.
About Americans for the Arts
Americans for the Arts is the leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts
in America. With offices in Washington, DC, and New York City, and 48 years of
service, Americans for the Arts is dedicated to representing and serving local
communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and
appreciate all forms of the arts. Additional information is available at
www.AmericansForTheArts.org.


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Contact Details: Contact: Lynn Haner, Director of Communications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Phone: 303.824.4901 Cell: 303.725.4927 Email: lhaner@aii.edu