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THE COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE HOSTS 
10th ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL WOMEN ARTISTS EXHIBITION
Event Spotlights Artistic Talent of Young Women Nationwide

NEW ROCHELLE, NY, October 30, 2003 – The College of New Rochelle (CNR) is hosting its 10th Annual High School Women Artists Exhibition at the Mooney Center Exhibit Hall, located at the College’s main campus in New Rochelle, NY.  It was created to offer aspiring young female artists the opportunity to showcase their two- and three-dimensional works.  Featured works selected from junior and senior high school female artists nationwide will be on display from Sunday, November 2 through November 16.  The exhibition will culminate with an Awards Ceremony on Sunday, November 16, at 3:30 p.m. in Romita Auditorium followed by a reception.  The gallery is open weekdays from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and on weekends from 12 noon - 5 p.m.  The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.  

The annual competition is sponsored by the College’s Office of External Relations, Media & Photographic Services Department, and the Art Department of the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS).  High school art teachers are responsible for the nomination of participating students. This year’s competition drew 94 entries from high school students in 27 schools located in Connecticut, Delaware, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York.

All participants compete with their peers for awards of merit and gift certificates from Art Warehouse (CT) and Golden Artist Colors Inc. (New Berlin, NY).  Interested participants will also be considered for art scholarships ranging from $1,000-$5,000 per year toward tuition upon enrollment in the Art Department at the School of Arts & Sciences.  The Art Department offers programs in Studio Art, Art Education, Art History, and Art Therapy.


The first Catholic college for women in New York State, The College of New Rochelle was founded in 1904 by the Ursuline Order. Today, it comprises the all-women School of Arts & Sciences, and three schools which admit women and men: the School of New Resources (for adult learners), the School of Nursing and the Graduate School.  The main campus of the College is located in lower Westchester County, 16 miles north of New York City.  The College maintains six other campus locations in New York City. Visit the College’s website at www.cnr.edu.


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