College for Creative Studies (CCS) Hosts 88th Annual Student Exhibition sponsored by Lear Corporation

More than 2,500 Attendees Expected as CCS Transforms into the Ultimate Art Gallery

DETROIT, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the past 88 years the College for Creative Studies (CCS) has transformed its campus into the ultimate gallery, showcasing more than 3,500 pieces of student artwork during the Annual Student Exhibition. For two weeks, beginning May 17 and ending on May 31, the public is invited to purchase many of these original and highly unique pieces with all proceeds from art sales going directly to the students to help jump-start their art and design careers. Opening Night, Friday, May 17, will feature a number of receptions to kick-off the festivities and help raise funds to support student scholarships and free art programs for Detroit youth.

"The Student Exhibition has long been recognized as CCS's premier art event.  Our institution transforms students from unfinished canvases into masterpieces, and this event allows us to showcase student talent across all of the College's disciplines," says CCS President Richard L. Rogers. "The remarkable level of interest that the Exhibition generates every year makes it clear that our community values the role that art and design play in our region's economic and social vitality. We're grateful to everyone who visits the show."

Opening Night includes:

• The Collectors' Preview and Private Reception, beginning at 5:30 p.m., provides an exclusive opportunity to enjoy a VIP reception and browse and buy exceptional artwork before the doors open to the general public ($350 per ticket),
• The Art Educators' Reception, an invitation-only event, for local and national teachers,
• The Alumni Reception, a private event for CCS alumni which is included for all alumni ticket purchasers (2 tickets for $60),
• The General Exhibition and Opening Sale, beginning at 7:00 p.m., for all general admission ticketholders ($50 per ticket), and
• Included in all ticket prices are food from local restaurants, wine and beer and entertainment from local musicians, event concludes at 10:00 p.m.

The Student Exhibition is free and open to the public from May 18 until May 31. In addition to featuring CCS student work, the event will also feature work from students at Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies (HFA:SCS), CCS' public charter middle and high school. Hours are Saturday through Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.  The Student Exhibition is held at The A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education located at 460 West Baltimore in Detroit's New Center. To purchase tickets and get parking information for the Student Exhibition Opening Night, please visit www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/seo or call 313.664.7464.

About College for Creative Studies:

Located in the heart of Detroit, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) educates artists and designers to be leaders in creative professions. A private, fully accredited college, CCS enrolls more than 1,400 students pursuing Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees.

Students in the BFA program can major in Advertising: Copywriting, Advertising Design, Crafts, Entertainment Arts, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, Product Design and Transportation Design, in addition to a dual major Art Education program. Students in the MFA program can major in Interdisciplinary Design and Transportation Design. The College also offers non-credit courses in the visual arts through its Precollege and Continuing Studies programs and opportunities for youth through its Community Arts Partnerships programs.

Contact:
Rhonda Welsh, 313.664.7667
[email protected]

SOURCE College for Creative Studies