TROY, Sept. 8, 2011 -
The 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), sponsored
by NAIAS LLC, an association of Detroit area auto dealers,
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 2011, NAIAS received 740 entries
from 79 high schools.
The 24th 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 the
NAIAS Chairmen, General Motors Automotive Designers, and College
for Creative Studies instructors. This year, the judges will choose
winners in 16 categories.
"We are extremely excited to launch
this year's creative competition," said Bill Perkins, Chairman of
the 2012 NAIAS. "This unique opportunity encourages students to
pursue interests in not only the art community, but the automotive
industry as well."
Winning posters will be displayed at
the 2012 NAIAS and reproduced in the official NAIAS program, which
is available to the public. Winning posters may also be displayed
on the official NAIAS website, naias.com.
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: "North American International Auto Show 2012,
Detroit, and Cobo Center." The entry deadline is November 22,
2011.
Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
| Chairmen's Award |
$1,000 |
| State Farm Insurance Award |
$1,000 |
| Designer's Best Show - Digital |
$500 |
| Designer's Best 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 or gain more information, please visit naias.com.
Additional questions may be directed to Sandy Herp at 248.283.5138
or sherp@dada.org.
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