ArtShare is the award-winning program designed by Veridian to increase the awareness of young artists in the community. Veridian will display more than 20 two-and three-dimensional pieces created by art students from Marion High School . Veridian hosts ArtShare Premier to give students, their families and the community a chance to view the new showcase.

The two-dimensional art pieces, which may include paintings, drawings, computer graphics and photography, are professionally framed and matted by Kyle's Framing of Marion, compliments of Veridian. The framed artwork will be returned to the students after it is displayed for six months. Pottery and sculptures are displayed in an enclosed case in Veridian's lobby.

In conjunction with the ArtShare program, Veridian established the ArtShare Scholarship. It supports the development of high school students who excel in the arts and plan to pursue educational programs leading to a career in the field. Veridian awards one $1,000 scholarship annually for undergraduate tuition.

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 23 branches, including six in Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities. For more information, visit www.veridiancu.org or call (800) 235-3228.

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For Immediate Release
February 3, 2009

Photos Available:

Photo A: Artwork of Rachel Bennett, Marion High School student

Photo B: Artwork of Julie Rohrssen, Marion High School student

Photo C: Artwork of Sara Wilkey, Marion High School student