Art Institute $10,000 Scholarship Competition
Paco Tomei
PITTSBURGH,
IS CALLING FOR ENTRIES, FOR ITS "LIVE YOUR CREATIVE PASSION"
SCHOLARSHIP
COMPETITION
HGTV Designer and Celebrity Host Paige Rien and a Distinguished Panel
will Judge the Competition
PITTSBURGH, PA- The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art
Institute of Pittsburgh, is calling for entries for its "Live Your
Creative Passion" scholarship competition at
http://scholarship.aionline.edu. Two scholarships, each in the amount
of
ten thousand dollars, will be awarded: one will be presented to a
student currently enrolled at The Art Institute Online, a division of
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and one will be awarded to a
prospective
student selected from the public at large.
The competition, which begins April 18, 2007, is designed to encourage
individuals to become excited about reaching their full creative
potential through art.
During the first round of judging, the public will get the opportunity
to vote on the artwork, and select the finalists. This is like an
American Idol style art competition that gives the public an
opportunity
to play an important role in voting for their favorite submission. The
top 10 percent of the most popular submissions will later be reviewed
by
a celebrity and professional judging panel.
"We are excited to have a distinguished panel of judges who will
select
the scholarship recipients," says George Pry, President of The Art
Institute of Pittsburgh. "The Live Your Creative Passion Scholarship
Competition is a great opportunity for potential students to discover
more about the online programs offered at The Art Institute of
Pittsburgh."
HGTV television Host and Designer, Paige Rien, who is also a student
at
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, will be joining Pry as a judge. When
Paige isn't on the set of the popular television show, "Hidden
Potential," she makes space in her busy schedule to take Interior
Design
courses with The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute
of Pittsburgh. While Paige says she enjoys showcasing her creative
side
on the show, this is one competition, she says, she is looking forward
to judging. "I can't wait to review the art submissions, to see how
others present their artwork. As a creative artist myself, I can
appreciate when talented people get a chance to tap into their
artistic
side, and subsequently, share their work with the world. I am honored
that The Art Institute of Pittsburgh has asked me to be a part of this
amazing experience that encourages creativity."
The distinguished panel of judges will also include:
Richard Rouse III, Director of Game Design - Midway Games; Richard is
a
game designer and writer who has worked in computer and video game
development for more than a decade. Currently he is Director of Game
Design at Midway Games, where he consults on a wide range of
next-generation titles. Most recently, he was Creative Director and
Writer on the hit action/horror title The Suffering and its sequel,
The
Suffering: Ties That Bind.
DJ Cassell, Creative Director - Rapid Reality Studios; DJ has been
delighting video game audience's world wide for more than 10 years.
His
gaming credits include "Rugrats: Search for Reptar," "Die Hard Trilogy
2: Viva Las Vegas," "Rugrats: Studio Tour," "Duke Nukem: Land of the
Babes," "Danger Girl," "Postal 2," and "Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
-
Breakthrough."
Tracy Spaight, Chief Operating Officer - Rapid Reality Studios; Tracy
has been an avid observer of and participant in online games for more
than a decade. Tracy has given talks on life on the cyber frontier at
the 2003 and 2005 State of Play conference at New York Law School, as
well as the Integrated Media Association conference in 2006.
Mark Stutzman, Illustrator & Designer - Eloqui; Mark is best known for
his rendition of the young, Elvis Presley Stamp. Mark's illustrations
have adorned billboards, to-go cups, poster, magazines and more. His
work includes advertising such as the "Annie Get Your Gun" and David
Blaine's promotional posters and movie products and premiums for
Batman,
Jurassic Park and Space Jam. His most recent work includes covers for
Stephen King novels that reached the number one best seller lists.
Mark's career as an illustrator began after graduating from the Art
Institute of Pittsburgh.
Laura Stutzman, Illustrator & Designer - Eloqui; Laura has worked with
a
variety of clients including PBS, MCI, CBS, Simon & Schuster, National
Geographic, Time/Life Books and the US Mint. Most recently Laura
Stutzman has entered the childrens' book market with "B is for Blue
Crab," an alphabet book of Maryland. She is a graduate of the Art
Institute of Pittsburgh
Organizers of the scholarship competition hope imaginative people
interested in a career in the creative arts will discover their full
potential.
There are specific rules and regulations for all submissions,
including,
entries must be original work only and there can be one entry per
person. The scholarship recipient must also be able to begin class in
an
online program at The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art
Institute of Pittsburgh within 6 months from June 22, 2007, the date
the
scholarship must be accepted.
After contestants enter the scholarship competition, they will receive
a
link to their scholarship submission where all of their supporters,
family and friends can vote for their entry. The deadline for
submission
is May 11, 2007; individuals interested can find more details and can
submit their entry at http://scholarship.aionline.edu or mail entries
to
The Art Institute Online, 1400 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4332.
About The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of
Pittsburgh
The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of
Pittsburgh,
delivers education in the creative arts through the Internet,
extending
the opportunity for learning to all students desiring classes by
eliminating geographic, lifestyle, or physical constraints. Programs
available fully online through The Art Institute Online, a division of
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, include associate's and bachelor's
degree programs in Graphic Design and Interactive Media Design;
bachelor's degree programs in Advertising, Fashion & Retail
Management,
Game Art & Design, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Interior Design, and
Media Arts & Animation; a bachelor's degree completion program in
Culinary Management; and diploma programs in Digital Design,
Residential
Planning, and Web Design. For more information call 1-877-872-8869 or
visit http://www.aionline.edu.
Nathaniel Kennedy
The Art Institute Online,
a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Director of Marketing
1400 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4332
Phone: 412-995-4363
Mobile: 412-867-7388
Fax: 412-774-2482