Martin Burr was among three Charlotte-area winners of the “Best of Show” portfolios selected from among Fall Quarter graduates of The Art Institute of Charlotte. ... full story
10/24/2006
2007 Scholarship Contests for High School Seniors
For information about The Art Institutes' Best Teen Chef, Americans for the Arts and Passion for Fashion contests for high school seniors, see the accompanying news rleasees and please go to: http://www. ... full story
10/24/2006
2007 Poster Contest
TEEN GRAPHIC DESIGNERS VIE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
IN THE ART INSTITUTES-AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS
2007 NATIONAL POSTER CONTEST
High school seniors interested in a design career have a unique opportunity to put their artistic talents to the test by entering the 2007 Poster Design Scholarship Competition sponsored by The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts. ... full story
9/16/2006
Passion for Fashion Contest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2006
Contact: Susan Jetton 704-357-5963 or sjetton@aii.edu
TEENS’ PASSION FOR FASHION CAN MEAN SCHOLARSHIPS IN ART INSTITUTES COMPETITION
CHARLOTTE, NC – High School seniors who have a “passion for fashion” have an opportunity to compete this fall for tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to attend The Art Institute of Charlotte and other Art Institutes. ... full story
9/8/2006
1007 Best Teen Chef Competition
High School Chefs Set Their Sights
On the Best Teen Chef 2007 Competition,
$200,000 in Scholarship Prizes
The Art Institutes are calling for teen chefs across North America to show off their best culinary moves for the Best Teen Chef 2007 competition. ... full story
8/7/2006
Doug Heaps Is New Academic Director
Aug. 7, 2006
Contact: Susan Jetton
704.357.5963 or sjetton@aii.edu
CHARLOTTE, NC – Doug Heaps has been appointed Dean of Academic Affairs for The Art Institute of Charlotte, President Brad L. ... full story
8/5/2006
Guinan Gallery To Feature MultiMedia Exhibit of
AUGUST 5, 2006
Contact: Susan Jetton
704.357.5963 or sjetton@aii.edu
Will Vinton has been a leading visionary in the animation field for years. He coined the term Claymation and launched the careers of the California Raisins, the Noid, Dinosaurs “Herb & Rex,” M&M’s “Red & Yellow” and The PJs’ Thurgood Stubbs. ... full story
7/17/2006
On-Line Advocate Appointed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 17, 2006 CONTACT: Susan Jetton
704-357-5963
sjetton@aii.edu
ON-LINE ADVOCATE APPOINTED
AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
Brad L. ... full story
7/17/2006
Boundless Art Reception To Raise Money
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 29, 2005
CONTACT: Susan Jetton
704-357-5963 or sjetton@aii.edu
ART INSTITUTE HOSTS “BOUNDLESS ART”
RECEPTION & FUNDRAISER SATURDAY
The Art Institute of Charlotte is proud to host First In Families’ fourth annual “Boundless Art” exhibit and reception on Saturday, July 22, at The Art Institute. ... full story
6/23/2006
Best Spring '06 Portfolios Selected
BEST PORTFOLIOS SELECTED
AT AiCH PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Two Charlotteans were among The Art Institute of Charlotte’s winners of the “Best of Show” portfolios selected from among Spring Quarter graduates during Portfolio Review Thursday evening at the college. ... full story
6/23/2006
English Instructor Named Outstanding Faculty Member
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR NAMED
OUTSTANDING FACULTY MEMBER
AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
David Merrell, an English instructor at The Art Institute of Charlotte, has been named the Institute’s Winter-Spring 2006 Outstanding Faculty Member. ... full story
6/21/2006
David Merrell Named Outstanding Faculty Member
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 21, 2005
CONTACT: Susan Jetton 704-357-5963
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR NAMED
OUTSTANDING FACULTY MEMBER
AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
David Merrell, an English instructor at The Art Institute of Charlotte, has been named the Institute’s Winter-Spring 2006 Outstanding Faculty Member. ... full story
5/22/2006
Instructor's "Pixelated" Digital Art To Be On Exhibit in June
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE’S GUINAN GALLERY TO FEATURE "PIXELATED" DIGITAL ART BY MICHAEL WIRTH
From projected artificially-intelligent drawing bots and video tracking to printed vector graphics and paintings, "Pixelated" by Charlotte-based digital artist Michael Wirth will be the featured exhibit June 1-30 at the Guinan Gallery at The Art Institute of Charlotte. ... full story
4/25/2006
Designer/Calligrapher Michael Hughey in Guinan Gallery
CONTACT: Susan Jetton
704.357.5963 or sjetton@aii.edu
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE GALLERY
TO FEATURE FOR DESIGNER/CALLIGRAPHER
Graphic designs and calligraphy of Michael Hughey of Twin Dolphin Design in Arden, NC, who has had a love affair with beautiful letters and graphic symbols since childhood, will be the featured exhibit at the Elizabeth M. ... full story
4/25/2006
AiCH Instructor's Art Featured on Poster
For Immediate Release
Contact Wil Bosbyshell, (704) 527-8231
Bosbyshell Art Studio
wil@bosbyshellart.com
mbosbyshell@aol.com
http://www.bosbyshellart. ... full story
4/11/2006
Creative Career Seekers Welcome!
APRIL 11, 2006
CREATIVE CAREER SEEKERS INVITED
To Open House
at The Art Institute of Charlotte
Creative career seekers, budding designers, high school students, career changers or anyone interested in preparing for a career in the applied arts is invited to attend an informational Open House at The Art Institute of Charlotte on Saturday, April 22. ... full story
3/31/2006
Brad L. Janis Is New President
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
INTRODUCES NEW COLLEGE PRESIDENT
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Board of Trustees of The Art Institute of Charlotte is proud to announce that Brad L. ... full story
3/27/2006
Culinary Students Study in Italy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 25, 2006
EIGHT CULINARY ARTS STUDENTS
FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
TO STUDY AT ORVIETO, ITALY
CHARLOTTE, NC – Eight students and two instructors from the Culinary Arts Department of The Art Institute of Charlotte left today for a week in Italy during which they will study Italian cuisine with well-known Italian Chef Lorenzo Polegri of Zeppelin in Orvieto, Italy. ... full story
3/15/2006
Clover, SC, Teen Wins Regional Best Teen Chef Cook-Off
MARCH 11, 2006
CLOVER, SC, TEEN CHEF WINS COOK-OFF,
Runners Up from Trinity, Morganton, NC
Rachel Stemmer, a 17-year-old senior from Clover, SC, won the Gold Medal in the regional cook-off competition Saturday (March 11) at The Art Institute of Charlotte and will compete in April for the title of The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef 2005 and a full tuition scholarship to attend AiCH. ... full story
3/8/2006
Retiring President Honored With Scholarship, Gallery Naming
Contact: Susan Jetton
704.357.5963/ sjetton@aii.edu
GALLERY NAMED FOR RETIRING PRESIDENT
The Art Institute of Charlotte has named its art gallery the Elizabeth M. ... full story
2/28/2006
Alumni Invited to Reception
Graduates of any of The Art Institutes who live in the Charlotte region are invited to attend an Alumni Reception on Thursday, March 20, 2006.
The reception will begin immediately after Portfolio Review in the President’s Conference Room at The Art Institute of Charlotte. ... full story
2/14/2006
Best Teen Chef Competition Deadline Extended
DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR THE ART INSTITUTES
BEST TEEN CHEF 2006 COMPETITION,
AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
The Art Institute of Charlotte has extended the local deadline for entering The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef 2006 scholarship competition to Saturday, February 25. ... full story
2/14/2006
AI STUDENTS OFFER FILM FESTIVAL -- DIGITIZED: PUPIL TO PIXEL
STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL AT ART INSTITUTE
DIGITIZED: PUPIL TO PIXEL
CHARLOTTE, NC – Perpetual Vision, the Interactive Media Design students’ organization at The Art Institute of Charlotte, will host their third New Media Fest of films produced by the students on Wednesday, March 8, 2006. ... full story
2/6/2006
Artisan Hosts Raffle for Students Travel Study Trip to Italy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 7, 2006
CONTACT: Susan Jetton
704.357.5963 or sjetton@aii.edu
WIN AN INTIMATE, 6-COURSE DINNER FOR EIGHT AT ARTISAN, THE TEACHING RESTAURANT OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE!
Have we got an opportunity for you!
It's better than waiting for the lottery. ... full story
1/24/2006
The Art Institute of Charlotte Hires New Admissions Director
JANUARY 24, 2006
CONTACT: Susan Jetton
(704) 357-5963or sjetton@aii.edu
NEW ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR JOINS
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE, NC – Gilbert “Gil” Cendejas of Denver, CO, has joined The Art Institute of Charlotte as Director of Admissions, President Elizabeth M. ... full story
1/12/2006
Easley Named New IMD Academic Director
NEW INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN DIRECTOR
APPOINTED AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE, NC – Charles Easley, an instructor in multimedia and web design at The Art Institute of Charlotte for five years, has been named Academic Director of the college’s Interactive Media Design Department. ... full story
12/19/2005
Watson Named Outstanding Instructor
Instructor MIKE WATSON NAMED
Outstanding Faculty Member
At The Art Institute of Charlotte
Instructor, Artist and Gallery Curator Mike Watson was named Outstanding Faculty Member at The Art Institute of Charlotte at Summer-Fall 2006 Graduation exercises Dec. ... full story
12/16/2005
BEST OF FALL 2005 PORTFOLIO REVIEW
DECEMBER 16, 2005
CONTACT: Susan Jetton
704-357-5963
sjetton@aii.edu
BEST PORTFOLIOS SELECTED AT PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Faculty of The Art Institute of Charlotte honored the “Best of Show” portfolios selected from among Fall Quarter graduates during Portfolio Review Thursday evening at the college. ... full story
12/1/2005
Portfolio Review & Graduation Set for Fall Quarter
DECEMBER 1, 2005
FALL GRADUATES
OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
TO SHOW OFF PORTFOLIOS, RECEIVE DIPLOMAS
Emerging professionals in applied arts ranging from product marketing to the kitchen will display their talents as the Fall Quarter 2005 Graduating Class of The Art Institute of Charlotte presents its Portfolio Review from 4 to 6:30 p. ... full story
11/16/2005
Sports Illustrationist in Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery in December
Nov. 16, 2005:
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE GALLERY
TO FEATURE ILLUSTRATIONS BY RON CRAWFORD
Sports Illustrator Ronald Crawford of Charlotte will be the featured artist during December at The Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery. ... full story
10/25/2005
TEEN FASHION INNOVATORS SOUGHT
THE ART INSTITUTES TEEN FASHION INNOVATORS SEARCH COMPETITION PRESENTED BY ELLEgirl MAGAZINE AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS, FASHION TRIPS
A high school senior’s big idea could earn him or her a scholarship and a VIP Trip to New York City for fashion week in “The Art Institutes Teen Fashion Innovators Search Presented by ELLEgirl Magazine. ... full story
10/25/2005
Call for Entries in 2006 Poster Contest
TEEN DESIGNERS TO VIE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
IN THE ART INSTITUTES-AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS 2006 POSTER CONTEST
High school students interested in a design career have a unique opportunity to put their artistic talents to the test by entering the Poster Design Scholarship Competition sponsored by The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts. ... full story
10/13/2005
Call For Entries: Best Teen Chef
THE ART INSTITUTES BEST TEEN CHEF 2006 COMPETITION LOOKING FOR HIGH SCHOOL COOKS
If you can take the heat, The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef 2006 competition is for you. ... full story
10/7/2005
JENNIFER ALM IS NEW LIBRARIAN
NEW LIBRARIAN NAMED
AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
Jennifer Alm of Concord has been named Librarian at The Art Institute of Charlotte, Cheryl Ann Coyle, director of library services, has announced. ... full story
10/5/2005
Two Culinary Students Win Conference Scholarships
Two Culinary Arts students at The Art Institute of Charlotte have been designated “Cutting Edge Students” and have won scholarships to attend an annual Share Our Strength’s Conference of Leaders, October 15-17, in Washington, DC. ... full story
10/4/2005
Open House for Prospective Students at The Art Institute of Charlotte
CREATIVITY WORKS!
The Art Institute of Charlotte
Open House
Saturday, October 22, 2005
10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
INTERESTED IN A DESIGNING CAREER?
Creative career seekers, budding designers, high school students, artists, career changers OR anyone interested in education for a career in the applied arts is invited to attend one of two Informational Open Houses at The Art Institute of Charlotte on Saturday, October 22. ... full story
9/23/2005
KROH NAMED ACADEMIC DEAN
NEW ACADEMIC DEAN NAMED
AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE, NC – Dr. Bette J. (Tweten) Kroh, academic director for Fashion Marketing & Management at The Art Institute of Charlotte, has been named Dean of Academic Affairs at The Art Institute, President Elizabeth M. ... full story
9/23/2005
Best of Portfolio Review
Faculty of The Art Institute of Charlotte honored the “Best of Show” portfolios selected from among Spring Quarter graduates during Portfolio Review Thursday evening at the college. ... full story
9/2/2005
Three New Bachelor's Degrees Accreditted for The Art Institute of Charlotte
THREE NEW BACHELOR'S PROGRAMS TO BE LAUNCHED: Culinary Arts Management, Graphic Design & Interactive Media Design
The Art Institute of Charlotte proudly announces it has been approved to offer three new degree programs: A Bachelor of Arts degree in Culinary Arts Management, a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Media Design. ... full story
8/25/2005
Students Host "Life on Film," Their Third Film Festival
“Life on Film” is The Art Institute of Charlotte’s third all-student film festival hosted by Perpetual Vision, a student organization sponsored by the Interactive Media Design department. ... full story
8/1/2005
Gallery Schedule through December 2005
Gallery Schedule Through 2005
at The Art Institute of Charlotte
Aug. 5-31
Faculty photography: “A Day in the Life”
Sept. 2-30
AiCH Student/faculty pastels' work
from Ralph Basham workshop
Oct. ... full story
8/1/2005
Student Wins Prestigious James Beard Scholarship
CONTACT: Susan Jetton
704.357.5963
sjetton@aii.edu
CULINARY STUDENT WINS SCHOLARSHIP
FROM JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION
Donnie Golden, a 5th-quarter culinary arts student at The Art Institute of Charlotte, has been awarded the Cosmos Café Scholarship by the James Beard Foundation in New York. ... full story
7/29/2005
Open House at The Art Institute of Charlotte on August 6
CREATIVITY WORKS!
Summer Open House
Saturday, August 6, 2006
10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
INTERESTED IN A DESIGNING CAREER?
Creative career seekers, budding designers, high school students, artists, career changers or anyone interested in being educated for a career in the applied arts is invited to attend one of two Informational Open Houses at The Art Institute of Charlotte on Saturday, August 6, 2005. ... full story
6/24/2005
HS STUDENTS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS AT STUDIO 101
JUNE 23, 2005
STUDENTS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS AT STUDIO 101
Five rising high school students were awarded $1,000 tuition scholarships to attend The Art Institute of Charlotte based on their performances during Studio 101, a four-day workshop that gave the students college-level instruction at The Art Institute last week. ... full story
6/23/2005
Portfolio Review "Best of Show"
June 16, 2005
BEST PORTFOLIOS SELECTED
AT AiCH PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Faculty of The Art Institute of Charlotte honored the “Best of Show” portfolios selected from among Spring Quarter graduates during Portfolio Review Thursday evening at the college. ... full story
6/23/2005
Awards Handed Out at Spring 2005 Graduation
June 17, 2005
GRAPHIC DESIGN INSTRUCTOR
CAROLE DRUMMOND JOHNSON
NAMED OUTSTANDING FACULTY MEMBER
AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
Graphic Design Instructor Carole Drummond Johnson, an instructor at The Art Institute of Charlotte since 2002, was named Outstanding Faculty Member at The Art Institute of Charlotte at Graduation exercises last week. ... full story
6/14/2005
Portfolio Review Shows Off Spring '05 Grads' Talents
Emerging professionals in applied arts ranging from web design to product marketing will display their talents as the Spring Quarter 2005 Graduating Class of The Art Institute of Charlotte presents its Portfolio Review from 4 to 6:30 p. ... full story
6/14/2005
Former Mayor Gantt to Speak at AiCH Graduation
Graduation exercises will be at 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2005, at the Belk Chapel at Queens University of Charlotte. Winter and Spring quarter graduates will receive their diplomas. ... full story
6/14/2005
Student Art is June Display at AiCH Gallery
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE GALLERY
TO FEATURE STUDENT ART
The Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery’s June exhibit will be a cross-disciplines exhibit by students at The Art Institute of Charlotte. ... full story
6/14/2005
FM Students Transform Classroom Central
FASHION MARKETING STUDENTS
TRANSFORM CLASSROOM CENTRAL
Fashion Marketing students at The Art Institute of Charlotte will spent Friday (June 10, 2005) reorganizing Classroom Central’s “free store” at 2116 Wilkinson Boulevard. ... full story
5/4/2005
Student Documentarian Wins Day with NASCAR TV Producers
CONTACT: Susan Jetton
704-357-5963 or sjetton@aii.edu
CHARLOTTE, NC -- For Lindsey Shafer, entering The Art Institute of Charlotte was a chance to expand the computer design skills she learned at the technical college in her hometown of Huntington, WVA. ... full story
5/2/2005
High School Students Try Creative Learning at AI's Studio 101
CHARLOTTE, NC – High School students can try their hands and minds at creative college learning and potential careers this summer during Studio 101 at The Art Institute of Charlotte. ... full story
4/27/2005
FACT SHEET
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
Three LakePointe Plaza
2110 Water Ridge Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28217-4536
704-357-8020
800-872-4417
www.aich.artinstitutes.edu
Fact Sheet
Contact:
Susan Jetton, Public Relations Director
704-357-5963,
1-800-872-4417
Fax 704-357-1133
sjetton@aii. ... full story
4/12/2005
AiCH's Chelsea Cooley is Miss USA/Universe!
FASHION MARKETING STUDENT
AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
CROWNED MISS USA
Miss North Carolina/USA Chelsea Scott Cooley, a fashion marketing major from The Art Institute of Charlotte, was crowned Miss USA Monday night in Baltimore and will compete for the title of Miss Universe at the end of May. ... full story
4/1/2005
Students Graduate at Winter Quarter
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – Forty-nine students graduated from The Art Institute of Charlotte with degrees or certificates at the end of the Winter Quarter March 26. ... full story
3/26/2005
Best of Portfolio Review
BEST PORTFOLIOS SELECTED
AT AiCH PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Two Charlotteans were among The Art Institute of Charlotte’s winners of the “Best of Show” portfolios selected from among Winter Quarter graduates during Portfolio Review Thursday evening at the college. ... full story
3/15/2005
Recycling Meets High Fashion
Contact
Brandi N. Williams
City of Charlotte Recycling Office
Office: 704/336-6684
Cell: 704/634-1886
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 15, 2005 – (Charlotte, NC) – Is it true that recyclables collected at curbside can go on to become fibers such as polyester, which is used to make some of the hottest fashions? Indeed. ... full story
3/13/2005
Best Teen Chef Regional Cook Off Won by Kansas Student
KANSAN WINS BEST TEEN CHEF REGIONAL COOK-OFF;Runner Up from Lawndale, NC
Jason Stock, an 18-year-old senior from Lenexa, KA, won the Gold Medal in a regional cook-off this past Saturday (March 12) at The Art Institute of Charlotte. ... full story
3/10/2005
New Grads Display Work at Portfolio Review
NEW GRADS SHOW OFF THEIR TALENTS
AT AiCH PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Emerging professionals in applied arts ranging from web designs to product marketing will display their talents as the Winter Quarter 2005 Graduating Class of The Art Institute of Charlotte presents its Portfolio Review from 4 to 7 p. ... full story
3/10/2005
AI Alumni Gathering
Alumni of The Art Institute of Charlotte as well as sister Art Institutes are invited to an Alum Gathering prior to Portfolio Review on Thursday, March 24.
The informal get-together is scheduled for 3 - 4 p. ... full story
3/8/2005
Heart Healthy Grain Recipes
Heart Healthy recipes were the stars of a brief demonstration and tasting put on Tuesday, March 8, by Melissa Woods, adjunct instructor at The Art Institute of Charlotte. ... full story
3/8/2005
Regional Italian Cooking Class Offered to Public
INTERNATIONAL FOOD CONSULTANT
OFFERS REGIONAL ITALIAN COOKING EXPERIENCE
AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
3/08/05
The Art Institute of Charlotte will offer a “hands on” Italian regional cooking-and-dining experience taught by international food consultant Gisella Isidori of Orvieto in Umbria, Italy, on Wednesday night, March 16, at the college. ... full story
3/8/2005
Artisan, AiCH Teaching Restaurant, Schedule for the Month
A reminder to our friends that Artisan, the teaching restaurant of The Art Institute of Charlotte, is open only when students are in class. Reservations at 704-357-5900 are strongly encouraged. ... full story
2/7/2005
Student's abstract paintings at AiCH Gallery
The Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery’s March exhibit will be paintings by Victoria Burke, a fifth quarter Graphic Design student at The Art Institute of Charlotte. ... full story
2/7/2005
Scholarship Contest Deadlines Are Feb. 11
DEADLINES FRIDAY
FOR CULINARY, DESIGN
SCHOLARSHIP CONTESTS
Friday, Feb. 11, is the deadline for high school seniors interesting in pursuing studies in design or culinary arts at The Art Institutes to enter scholarship contests for Best Teen Chef and AI/Americans for the Arts Poster Design competitions. ... full story
2/3/2005
Fall 2004 Honor Awards Listed
CHARLOTTE, NC – Seven students made the President’s Honor Roll with a perfect 4.0 grade point average during the Fall 2004 quarter at The Art Institute of Charlotte. ... full story
2/3/2005
Culinary Students Host Golf Tourney for Paris Study Trip
The Student Chapter of the American Culinary Federation at The Art Institute of Charlotte will host a charity golf tournament at Rocky River Golf Club in Concord, NC, to help the students offset the cost of attending a one-week French Culinary Certification course at the Hotel Ritz-Escoffier in Paris,
The four-person scramble, shotgun start is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a. ... full story
2/3/2005
AiCH Opens New Lighting Lab
The Interior Design Department of The Art Institute of Charlotte officially opens its new lighting laboratory at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26. The public is welcome to attend. ... full story
12/21/2004
NASCAR Photos in Gallery
Jason Smith, a free-lance photographer and 7th-quarter Graphic Design student at The Art Institute of Charlotte, has enjoyed almost unlimited “behind the scenes” access at NASCAR races this past year. ... full story
12/20/2004
Brockman, Students Honored at Graduation
Graphic Design Instructor Kathleen Brockman, an instructor at The Art Institute of Charlotte since October 2000, was named Outstanding Faculty Member at The Art Institute of Charlotte at Graduation exercises last week. ... full story
12/20/2004
Bachelor of Arts Programs to Begin
The Art Institute of Charlotte today is proud to announce it has been approved to offer two new degree programs: A Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Marketing & Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design. ... full story
12/17/2004
Best Portfolios Selected
Voted "Best of Show" by the faculty in their respective majors at The Art Institute of Charlotte during Portfolio Review Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, were (left to right):
Erick Elliott of Wilmington, Graphic Design; Amber Bennett-Mendenhall of Greenville, SC, Fashion Marketing; Robert Lee Honeycutt Jr. ... full story
12/8/2004
Portfolio Review Set for Dec. 16
Emerging professionals will display their talents as the Fall 2004 Graduating Class of The Art Institute of Charlotte presents its Portfolio Review from 4 to 7 p. ... full story
11/30/2004
Artisan To Close During Fall-Winter Quarter Break
Artisan, the teaching restaurant of The Art Institute of Charlotte, will be closed beginning Tuesday, December 13, 2004, until Tuesday, January 11, 2005, for the quarter break. ... full story
11/17/2004
NEW ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE DIRECTOR HIRED
Christine A. Cook, former vice president and senior financial analyst at Bank of America, has become Director of Administration and Financial Services at The Art Institute of Charlotte. ... full story
11/4/2004
Culinary Open House
CREATIVITY IS COOKING
at The Art Institute of Charlotte
Open House
Thursday, November 18, 2004
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Future chefs or anyone interested in studying for a career in the culinary arts is invited to attend an Informational Open House at The Art Institute of Charlotte on Thursday, November 18. ... full story
11/4/2004
2005 Poster Design Scholarship Contest
TEEN DESIGNERS TO VIE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
IN THE ART INSTITUTES-AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS
2005 POSTER CONTEST
High school students interested in a design career have a unique opportunity to put their artistic talents to the test by entering the Poster Design Scholarship Competition sponsored by The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts. ... full story
11/2/2004
CMS Art Teachers' Work On Display at AiCH Gallery
The artwork of teachers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg public schools will be on display during November and December at the Gallery of The Art Institute of Charlotte. ... full story
10/28/2004
AiCH Fashion Marketing Student Named Miss NC/USA
She’s finding it a little hard to concentrate on her computer classes today as Chelsea Cooley of Charlotte tries to juggle her role as a first-quarter Fashion Marketing student at The Art Institute of Charlotte with her newly acquired role of Miss North Carolina/USA. ... full story
10/18/2004
Best Teen Chef
The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Culinary Scholarship Competition: An Overview
The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Culinary Scholarship Competition puts high school students’ cooking skills to the test. ... full story
10/13/2004
Summer Quarter Honor Awards Announced
STUDENTS RECEIVE HONOR-GRADE AWARDS
AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
Twelve students made the President’s Honor Roll with a perfect 4.0 grade point average during the Summer Quarter at The Art Institute of Charlotte, while 60 students were named to the Dean’s List with a GPA of 3. ... full story
10/6/2004
New Director Appointed for Interior Design Program
OCTOBER 6, 2003 CONTACT: Susan Jetton
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (704) 357-5963
NEW INTERIOR DESIGN ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
JOINS THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE, NC – Christina M. ... full story
9/18/2004
Culinary Students Prepare "Heart Healthy" Dinner for Women
Culinary Arts students and chef instructors at The Art Institute of Charlotte last night hosted a dinner for the “Heart of A Woman” program of the Carolinas Medical Center’s Carolinas Heart Institute and The Sanger Clinic. ... full story
9/14/2004
Coyle Promoted to Director of Library Services
CHARLOTTE, NC – Cheryl Ann Coyle of Stallings has been named Director of Library Services for The Art Institute of Charlotte, AiCH President Elizabeth Guinan announced today. ... full story
7/26/2004
Creativity Learns to Work
CREATIVITY LEARNS TO WORK
at The Art Institute of Charlotte
Open House
Saturday, August 7, 2004
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Creative career seekers, budding designers, want-to-be chefs, fashionistas, artists and anyone interested in studying for a career in the applied arts is invited to attend an Informational Open House at The Art Institute of Charlotte on Saturday, August 7. ... full story
7/26/2004
JEFF BUCKLEW IS New Admissions Director
NEW ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR JOINS
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE, NC – Jeff Bucklew has joined The Art Institute of Charlotte as Director of Admissions, President Elizabeth M. ... full story
7/26/2004
Students Win National Design Contest
STUDENTS AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
TAKE FIRST, SECOND PRIZES IN NATIONAL DESIGN CONTEST
CHARLOTTE, NC – Two Graphic Design students at The Art Institute of Charlotte have won first and second prizes among 40 entrants in a national brochure design contest. ... full story
7/26/2004
Fall Arts Preview for AiCH Gallery
Gallery shows for 2004-05
at The Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery
Open to the public, Free of Charge
At The Art Institute of Charlotte
Three LakePointe Plaza, 2110 Water Ridge Parkway
Gallery hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 a. ... full story
6/21/2004
MMWD Instructor Is Outstanding Faculty Member
MULTIMEDIA INSTRUCTOR NAMED
OUTSTANDING FACULTY MEMBER
AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE
Charles Easley, a multimedia instructor at The Art Institute of Charlotte, has been named the Institute’s Winter-Spring 2004 Outstanding Faculty Member. ... full story
6/17/2004
Culinary Students Visit Asia
AiCH CULINARY ARTS STUDENT
TO JOIN CULINARY STUDY TOUR OF CHINA, THAILAND
CHARLOTTE, NC – Three AiCH Culinary Ats students will join culinary arts students from The Art Institutes of Houston and Dallas on an 11-day Culinary Study tour of China and Thailand. ... full story
6/1/2004
GRADUATING STUDENTS SHOW OFF AiCH PORTFOLIOS; GRADUATE JUNE 18
Exhibits ranging from color and style choices for home and office design to animated websites will be on display during Portfolio Review Thursday, June 17, at The Art Institute of Charlotte. ... full story
6/1/2004
AiCH Finalist Is Fifth in Best Teen Chef 2004
RITTMAN, OHIO, TEEN RECEIVES $15,000 SCHOLARSHIP FROM NATIONAL CULINARY COMPETITION,
Patrick Perrin, an 18-year-old high school senior from Rittman, Ohio, and the Wayne County Schools Career Services program, last Saturday won a $15,000 scholarship by placing fifth in The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Culinary Scholarship Competition. ... full story
5/24/2004
RITTMAN, OH, TEEN WINS REGIONAL CULINARY COMPETITION
Winner Vies for $30,000 Scholarship & National “Best Teen Chef” Title
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Patrick Perrin, an 18-year-old senior from Rittman, Ohio, and the Wayne County Schools Career Services program, on March 27 won a $2,000 scholarship and the right to compete in The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef in America™ Culinary Scholarship Competition. ... full story
5/1/2004
Students Color The Way To Maifest
Students from The Art Institute of Charlotte stenciled sidewalk chalk drawings on walkways in front of Park Road Shopping Center last weekend to highlight the beginning of Maifest Saturday. ... full story
3/1/2004
Artisan Now Open; Sample Menu
ARTISAN
Noun: A skilled manual worker; a craftsperson, an artificer
- One who creates or performs with skill or dexterity, especially in the manual arts
- A person skilled and artistic in making things with the hands
The Art Institute of Charlotte proudly announces that its restaurant, Artisan, is now open to the public for lunch on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a. ... full story
1/20/2004
ARTISAN at AiCH Feeds Carolina Cobras during Training Camp
The Arena Football League’s Carolina Cobras are sure to eat well during their three-week training camp because students in The Art Institute of Charlotte’s culinary arts program will prepare the team’s breakfast, lunch and dinner daily beginning Thursday, January 15, at AICH’s new restaurant, Artisan. ... full story
1/1/2004
ART HISTORY INSTRUCTOR NAMED OUTSTANDING FACULTY MEMBER
Robert Mayhew, an Art History instructor at The Art Institute of Charlotte, has been named the Institute’s Outstanding Faculty Member for Summer/Fall 2003.
The “Outstanding Faculty” award is decided by a vote of faculty members and graduating students and was presented to Mayhew during graduation exercises in December. ... full story
12/30/2003
BISTRO 100 SOUS CHEF TO TEACH AT AiCH
CHARLOTTE, NC – Nathan Hashmonay, sous chef at Bistro 100 since December 2002, has been named “a la carte” instructor for The Art Institute of Charlotte, Chef Joseph Bonaparte, academic director, announced today. ... full story
10/21/2003
LEGOLAND COMES TO AICH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 21, 2003
CONTACT: Susan Jetton, 704-357-5963
or Stacy Slingerland, 760-918-5379
news@america.lego.com
LEGOLAND® MASTER MODEL-BUILDER SEARCH
IS COMING TO AICH BLOCK ON NOVEMBER 17
The Art Institute of Charlotte will be one of eight official sites this fall as LEGOLAND® California leaves no brick unturned in its national search for the next member of the LEGO® Master Model Builder team. ... full story
9/22/2003
AiCH, Goodwill Partner for Fashion Show at Art & Soul
Students of marketing wandering the streets of Charlotte’s Historic South End in cutting-edge fashions from Goodwill?
A partnership between The Art Institute of Charlotte and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont will result in just that when students from The Art Institute showcase clothes from Goodwill as part of the festival fun at Art & Soul, the Historic South End Block Party. ... full story
8/28/2003
Culinary Students Visit w/ Wolfgang Puck
CULINARY STUDENTS VISIT
WITH CELEBRITY CHEF WOLFGANG PUCK
Two culinary arts students from The Art Institute of Charlotte had the opportunity to visit with famed Chef Wolfgang Puck this week during the Grand Opening of Charlotte’s first Wolfgang Puck Express café. ... full story
7/25/2003
AiCH Signs Articulation Agreement With NC Schools
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Art Institute of Charlotte has become the first non-public school in North Carolina to sign an “articulation agreement” with the state’s public schools. ... full story
TEEN CHEF FROM KANSAS WINS REGIONAL COOK-OFF;
Runners Up from East Mecklenburg, Greensboro
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