North American International Auto Show Announces 2015 High School Poster Contest
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Cash prizes will be awarded to 16 Michigan student winners
TROY, MI -- Oct. 2, 2014: The North American International Auto Show 2015 (NAIAS) announced today the launch of its annual poster contest in connection with the NAIAS next January. The contest was established to engage the creative minds of Michigan's students and encourage careers in automotive design while recognizing local art communities for their talents. In 2014, NAIAS received 989 entries from 73 high schools.
The 27th annual NAIAS Poster Contest is open to all Michigan residents enrolled in grades 10 through 12. An independent panel of recognized representatives from the local art community will judge the contest. Past judges have included NAIAS chairmen, General Motors designers, College for Creative Studies instructors, and State Farm representatives. This year, the judges will choose winners in 16 categories.
"We are excited to launch this year's contest--it's always amazing to see the unique and innovative artwork from our young talent, our future designers," said Scott LaRiche, chairman NAIAS 2015. "We look forward every year to working with Michigan students and teachers, as many schools now include this contest as part of their curriculum."
Winning posters will be displayed at NAIAS 2015 and reproduced in the official NAIAS program, which is available to the public. Winning posters may also be displayed on the official NAIAS website, 2014 Poster Contest Winner.
Posters must be original artwork, 25" x 21" in size, two-dimensional and camera ready. The poster theme must be automotive related, and any mixed media suitable for reproduction as a poster is allowed, including computer-generated graphics. All subject matter must be in good taste.
Posters must contain all of the following copy: "NAIAS 2015," "Detroit" and "Cobo Center." The entry deadline is November 25, 2014.
Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
| Chairmen's Award |
$1,000 |
| State Farm Award | $1,000 |
| Designer's Best of Show - Digital | $500 |
| Designer's Best of Show - Traditional | $500 |
| Best Theme | $250 |
| Best Use of Color |
$250 |
| Most Creative | $250 |
| 1st Place, 10th Grade Award | $500 |
| 1st Place, 11th Grade Award | $500 |
| 1st Place, 12th Grade Award | $500 |
| 2nd Place, 10th Grade Award | $250 |
| 2nd Place, 11th Grade Award | $250 |
| 2nd Place, 12th Grade Award | $250 |
| 3rd Place, 10th Grade Award | $100 |
| 3rd Place, 11th Grade Award | $100 |
| 3rd Place, 12th Grade Award | $100 |
To view official rules, please visit 2015 Poster Contest. Additional questions may be directed to Sandy Herp at 248.283.5138 or sherp@dada.org.
