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MVCC students create artwork for fest - WINNERS SELECTED

February 22, 2007

February 22, 2007
UPDATE
A committee meeting was held last evening at which three posters were selected by the GAIF committee for the festivals in '07, '08, and '09. The winners will be announced at the Stanley Theatre on March 6th during the "Passing of the Shillelagh" event.

ORIGINAL STORY
It worked so well the first time, we had to try it again. Since it was nearly 4 years ago, some may not remember that when we launched the GAIF, we went to the MVCC Art Department to seek submissions for our official logo. Prof. Robert Clarke of the Professional Practice in Graphic Design program assigned his student to create an "Identity Mark" for the festival. After an excruciating selection process among many fine entries, the GAIF committee selected the logo we use today which was designed by Adrienne Sangastiano (hey - her mother is Irish!).

We were so impressed with that process, that we went back again to seek submissions for a "Theme Graphic" project. Once again, Prof. Clarke has tasked his students to come through for the festival, and although in the very early stages, the works are impressive already. Having witnessed the tremendous success that many other events have enjoyed with introducing new thematic artwork each year, Festival Director Matt Sullivan called on the talented MVCC students one more time, "We were so impressed with the talents of these students that we had to see if they'd be willing to help us again." said Sullivan.

There are currently 23 students working on at least one submission each for judging which will take place at the end of February. "We hope to select a number of works that could be used as posters, t-shirts, banners, and in a number of other ways over the next few years." said Sullivan.

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