Monday, June 24, 2013
The national winners of The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts Poster Design Competition 2013 traveled to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, June 19 to accept their scholarship awards at a Congressional Reception on Capitol Hill. Whitney Lanier of Statesboro, GA, was the grand prize winner in the high school senior category of the competition. She earned a full tuition scholarship to The Art Institute of Atlanta. Morgan Stevens of Athens, IL, was selected as the grand prize winner in the high school graduate category. She earned a $10,000 tuition scholarship to The Art Institute of St. Louis.
"Art has been my passion ever since I was little," said Lanier. "I just genuinely love to create and design, and I'm so eager to follow my dream of being an animator or concept designer."
The competition, which is sponsored by The Art Institutes education system and Americans for the Arts, challenged students to create original poster designs that best expressed the theme, "You Can Create Tomorrow." Students were judged locally and then nationally in two categories: high school senior and high school graduate.
"This year's winners show impressive talent and imagination," said John Mazzoni, president of The Art Institutes. "Here at The Art Institutes, we are committed to providing our students with the opportunity to develop their talent and passion with an education that prepares them for creative careers."
President and CEO of Americans for the Arts Robert L. Lynch agreed, "This competition is a wonderful opportunity for students to show their interpretations of creating tomorrow. Americans for the Arts applauds their commitment to the creative and applied arts."
Visit The Arts Institutes' website for complete information on all winners and the Poster Design Competition.
