Poster Design Competition for High School Seniors Proclaims 'Life is Better With Art In It'

/PRNewswire/ -- What would life be like if you walked into a museum and there were no pictures? Or if you visited a school, and there were no drawings on the wall? Art gives life depth, color, texture and joy.

To recognize the importance that art plays in everyone's lives, The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts announce the annual Poster Design Competition for high school seniors illustrating the theme "Life is Better with Art In It."

Students with an interest in graphic design are eligible to win a scholarship worth $25,000 to study at one of The Art Institutes schools.

According to John Mazzoni, President of The Art Institutes, "High school seniors interested in a creative arts education may not be sure where their talents may lead. We are excited about offering this national graphic design competition and view it as a unique opportunity to encourage, recognize and reward talented artists who want to further their education in an evolving field that may lead to a fulfilling career in the industry."

Co-sponsor for the national Poster Design Competition, Americans for the Arts, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and advocating for arts in schools. "Art programs in many schools across the country are often tragically on the chopping block when it becomes necessary to trim budget," says Robert Lynch, CEO of Americans for the Arts. "Our partnership in this competition is aimed at raising awareness of the importance that art plays in the lives of children of all ages."

Deadline for entries is February 6, 2009. Selection and notification of a national winner will be made by May 15, 2009.

For more information on how to enter the Poster Design Competition and to view the competition rules, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/pr.aspx?ID=pdc093 .

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Adult Students Have a New Outlet for Creative Expression

PRNewswire-- The Art Institute of Atlanta will launch an Evening and Weekend Option for several of its comprehensive, career-focused bachelor's and associate degree programs in the fall quarter starting October 6, 2008. The new option is designed to provide working adults who cannot attend class during traditional business hours the opportunity to complete their education through a combination of evening, weekend, and online courses.

The Art Institute of Atlanta will offer bachelor's and associate's degree programs in culinary arts, graphic design, and Web design & interactive media in the Evening and Weekend Option. In addition, The Art Institute of Atlanta will offer an Evening and Weekend Option for its bachelor's degree in interior design.

"We meet many potential students who are trying to find a way to balance working and going to school," says Dr. Sally Parsonson, dean of academic affairs at The Art Institute of Atlanta. Janet S. Day, president of The Art Institute of Atlanta, adds, "The Evening and Weekend Option provides excellent education choices for working adults, allowing them to pursue their passion for a creative career in a convenient time frame and schedule that fits their busy lives."

At the time of registration, students will be advised of the classes that will be offered online in their program. Students will have the option of taking any online courses on-ground at the college, if available. Students will take a minimum of two on-ground courses each quarter. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

For more information about the new Evening and Weekend Option at The Art Institute of Atlanta, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/pr.aspx?ID=AEW001.