Veridian Credit Union sent the two-dimensional artwork to Heritage Art Gallery to be professionally framed and will display the artwork at the Ansborough office for one year. When the artwork is replaced with new pieces, the framed artwork will be returned to the students.

"The ArtShare Premiere is a wonderful opportunity for students to share their original, self- expressive artwork with family, friends, and the community. This art show creates pride for students and teachers alike," said Deidra Noborikawa, East High Art Teacher.

Students participating in the ArtShare Premiere were Kristi Beier, Austin Henning, Audrey Hilmer, Annalise Schildroth, Julia Nichol, Abigal Schares, Safiya Ajmeri, Katario Jones, Kateland Theel, Senaid Rekic, Megan Lane, Jenna Mills, Brittney Tangeri, Linnea Sumner, Cole Matlock, Kristine Day, Bryony Diaz, Cody McLaughlin, Leslie Fink, Xavier Jordan, Dylliann McCoy, Austin Patterson, Chelsea McNamee, Ali Hansen, Asia Nash, Rachael Salisbury, Emily Letbewicz, Sam Vest, Kelsey Tyler, Kristian Thies, Alex Rooff, Austin Marten, Sami Jo Schmitt, Frank Schmitz, Jenna Nash, Bernice Real, Allison Dahlhauser, Tori Turner, Megan Harm, Kat Peters, Caitlin Himebaugh, Alexis Hill, Summer Bosely, and Alex Baumgartner.

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 25 branches, including 13 in the Cedar Valley. For more information, visit www.veridiancu.org or call (800) 235-3228.

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For Immediate Release
February 10, 2011

Photos Available:

Photo A: Families and friends of Waterloo high school students attended the ArtShare Premiere to view the work of these talented artists.

Photo B: This painting created by Audrey Hilmer of Valley Lutheran High School is one of 46 pieces of art on display at Veridian’s Ansborough branch.