March 23, 2012 MEDIA CONTACT: Candace Brasseur USCB Public Information Director 843-208-8030 brasse@uscb.edu
USCB recognizes high school art students at 2nd annual “Emerging Artist Competition” Beaufort, SC- The University of South Carolina Beaufort celebrated the exemplary artistic achievements of junior and senior high school students at the second annual Celebrate the Arts festival held on the Historic Beaufort campus on March 23. Over 100 people were in attendance, including high school art students and their instructors, as well as members of the community. Participants enjoyed lunch served by Mayor Billy Keyserling and City Council member Mike McFee under the large oak tree on the grounds of the Historic Beaufort campus. Out of the100+ submissions that the USCB Emerging Artist Competition received, 40 entries from 27 students were accepted and will continue to be on display in the USCB Center for the Arts through May 18. In determining the winners, USCB Studio Art professor Jon Goebel explained, “ We look for students who possess strong technical skills in addition to developing original ideas – with the hopes that the student might choose USCB as the school to pursue an art degree. But, even if a selected student chooses to go elsewhere for their college education, the inclusion into this show is important and can be used as a testament for the quality and presentation of their work.” First place was awarded to Karimen Ambrocio from Hilton Head High School for “Marbles Still Life.” Kelsey Borden from Bluffton High School was awarded second place for “Cinderella Day Dream.” Cameron Holsclaw from Bluffton High School took third place with “Vigilance.” These top three works chosen by the jurors will receive annual art scholarship awards of $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 respectively. Other entries