The Art Institute of Colorado Honored Intersection of Art and Education with Art Fun(d)!
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[DENVER, CO, August 25, 2009] – The Art Institute of Colorado hosted its first annual Art Fun(d)!, an art sale and celebration benefiting its Student Scholarship Fund, on Sunday, August 23 from 4-6 p.m. First Lady of Colorado Jeannie Ritter served as the Honorary Event Chair.
Over 150 guests gathered at The John Jellico Gallery at The Art Institute of Colorado on a warm August afternoon to enjoy art, hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and live jazz music by the Jon Solomon Trio. Guests included Former First Lady Frances Owens, Dr. Dean Prina, City Councilwoman Jeanne Robb, and David Alexander. Art Fun(d)! featured individually-created works from local artists, media personalities, community leaders, Olympians and Art Institute of Colorado faculty, staff, students and alumni. All pieces of art were created on an 8” X 8” canvas, but encompassed a wide range of mediums and styles.
More than 100 pieces were exhibited anonymously and sold on a first-come, first-served basis for $50. Twelve select canvases were a part of a silent auction. The anonymity of the exhibit encouraged viewers to select pieces based on their visual interest and the price allowed for accessibility and affordability of art by a wide audience.
Almost all of the canvases were sold, and the event raised over $4,000 for next year’s scholarships.
In 2009, The Art Institute of Colorado awarded $15,000 in EDMC Education Foundation scholarships to five worthy recipients. The EDMC Education Foundation was established in 2000 to offer support to Art Institute of Colorado students who are interested in continuing their education in the creative arts.
2009-2010 EDMC Education Foundation scholarships were awarded to:
• Kristopher Hutson, Graphic Design - $5,000
• Jennifer Caplan, Graphic Design - $2,500
• Camden Yehle, Culinary Arts - $2,500
• Khu Schefferstein, Photography - $2,500
• Cheyenne Butcher, Photography- $2,500
In addition, the annual $3,000 Eric J. VanderMay Memorial scholarship was awarded to Cheyenne Butcher, Photography student, who demonstrates passion and excellence in photography.
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. It offers career-focused bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in the areas of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts. The Art Institute of Colorado is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL, 60602, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org) The school 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.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Lynn Haner, Director of Communications, 303.824.4901(direct), 303.725.4927 (cell) lhaner@aii.edu
Dres Romero, Communications Coordinator, 303.824.4846 (direct), 903.736.3130 (cell), daromero@aii.edu