NAIAS Announces 2012 High School Poster Competition
TROY (WWJ) - The 2012 North American International Auto Show announced the launch of its annual poster contest in connection with the NAIAS next January.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
Entries must be submitted to the North American International Auto Show, 1900 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 100, Troy, MI 48084, by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Your entry must be either dropped off or postmarked by this date.
To view official rules or gain more information, visit naias.com.
