ArtShare is the award-winning program designed by Veridian to increase the awareness of young artists in the community. Veridian will display 50 two-dimensional and three-dimensional pieces created by Columbus, Waterloo East and West High School art students. Veridian hosts ArtShare Premier to give student artists, their families, and the community the chance to view the new showcase.

The paintings, drawings, and photography are professionally framed and matted at Heritage Art Gallery compliments of Veridian. The framed artwork will be returned to the students after it is displayed for one year. Jewelry, pottery and sculptures are displayed in an enclosed case in Veridian’s lobby.

As part of the ArtShare program, Veridian has established the ArtShare Scholarship. The scholarship supports the development of outstanding high school students who excel in the arts and who plan to pursue educational programs leading to a career in the arts. Veridian awards one $1,000 scholarship annually for undergraduate tuition. Scholarship guidelines and applications are available at www.veridiancu.org and all branches. Applications are due by Friday, February 8, 2008.

Veridian Credit Union, founded in 1934 in Waterloo, Iowa, is a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by its members. The credit union offers a full range of consumer financial services and employs more than 450 Iowans throughout 22 branches, including 12 in the Cedar Valley. For more information, visit www.veridiancu.org or call (800) 235-3228.

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For Immediate Release
January 9, 2008

Photos Included:

Photo A: Jacob Helm, an East High School Student, is pictured with his pencil drawing on display at Veridian’s Ansborough office.

Photo B: Jordan Cowan, a West High School Student, is pictured with her color pencil drawing also on display at Veridian’s Ansborough location.