There were 31 original works of art on display. The mediums consisted of ceramics, computer artwork designed in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software, and drawings done in graphite, colored pencil and marker.

“It was fun to watch everyone as they looked at each piece of artwork,” said Veridian regional manager Justin Mager. “Veridian appreciates the support the community shows to the artists that participate in this event.”

It’s the 7th annual ArtShare Premiere in Cedar Rapids. The works of art will continue to be on display through January 2013 and can be viewed anytime during regular business hours.

Marion High School students featured in the 2012 premiere are: Chantel Bailey, Emi Banes, Mitch Barta, Mckenna Bloomquist, Danielle Boots, Bonnie Burnell, Nick Connolly, Allison Edwards, Jeremy Ellerby, Sarah Ernst, Jordan Fuller, Sasha Forret, Spencer Holmquist, Mitch Kack, Shawn Mangrich, Lillian Meyer, Hannah Miller, Jozee Peyton, Vaughn Peyton, Melissa Point, Brady Raney, Jessie Richardson, Greg Sam, Lindsay Spear, Mekaylah Stevens, Kayla Streevy, Jason West, Hailey Whitmore, Loryn Wignall, Ben Wright, Brandon Zaruba.

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 500 Iowans throughout 26 branches, including five locations in the Cedar Rapids area and two in the Iowa City/Coralville area. For more information, visit www.veridiancu.org or call (800) 235-3228.

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Mekaylah Stevens, pictured next to the display case, is one of 31 Marion High School students whose work has been selected for Veridian Credit Union’s ArtShare program.

Marion High School student, Sarah Ernst, has a drawing on display at Veridian Credit Union as part of Veridian Credit Union’s ArtShare program.

For Immediate Release
February 7, 2012