TROY, MI - September 4, 2009 - The 2010 North
American International Auto Show (NAIAS), sponsored by NAIAS LLC,
an association of Detroit area auto dealers, announced today the
launch of their annual poster contest in connection with the NAIAS
next January.
The 22nd Annual High School 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. This year, the NAIAS will choose winners in
16 categories.
"The poster contest is always a fun way to involve the next
generation of automotive enthusiasts in our community and never
fails to amaze us with the incredible young talent that comes from
Michigan," said Doug Fox, Chairman of the 2010 NAIAS. "We hope that
this helps encourage a lifetime interest in not only the automotive
industry but the art community as well."
Winning posters will be displayed at the 2010 NAIAS and
reproduced in the official NAIAS program, which is available to the
public, corporate executives and automotive suppliers. Winning
posters may also be displayed on the official NAIAS web site, www.naias.com.
In 2009, the NAIAS had a record breaking 660 entries from 64
Michigan high schools. The contest was established to engage the
creative minds of Michigan's students and encourage careers in
automotive design while recognizing local artists for their
talents.
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 2010, Detroit, and Cobo
Center." The entry deadline is November 18, 2009.
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 www.naias.com.
Additional questions may be directed to Sandy Herp at 248.283.5138
or sherp@dada.org.
