2024 ArtShare collection is now on display
New student art is on display in Veridian branches across Iowa
Published Monday, April 22, 2024 to Articles
New collections of local student art are now on display in select Veridian Credit Union branches across Iowa, including in Ankeny, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Coralville and Waverly. Each collection is sourced by local high school art classes and is also available online at veridiancu.org/artshare. It’s made possible by ArtShare, a partnership between Veridian and 11 Iowa high schools to publicly display approximately 125 pieces of student art each year in five Veridian branches across the state. Each piece is professionally framed or enclosed for display in a branch for one year.
“Veridian created ArtShare more than 20 years ago in partnership with local schools to display students’ art in our branches,” said Julie Gage, Veridian’s public relations strategist. “We’re grateful for the chance to display these pieces and hope each collection expands the students’ audience and local appreciation for their talent.”
Participating branches and their partnering schools include:
| Participating Branch | Partnering High Schools |
|---|---|
| Ankeny Main | Ankeny Centennial High School Ankeny Christian Academy Ankeny High School |
| Ansborough | Cedar Falls High School Columbus Catholic High School Valley Lutheran School Waterloo East High School Waterloo West High School |
| Blairs Ferry | Marion High School |
| Coralville | Iowa City West High School |
| Waverly | Waverly-Shell Rock High School |
ArtShare Scholarship
Veridian also offers an ArtShare Scholarship for $2,000 toward tuition for an education leading to a career in the arts. The application deadline is April 26, and inclusion in an ArtShare collection is not a requirement for eligibility.