Exhibition of student graphic design work to be held at California State University, Los Angeles; AIGA/LA will support the next generation of designers with the AIGA/LA Scholarship Fund

Los Angeles, CA (January 3, 2008) – The Los Angeles chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design, is proud to host EMERGE, an exhibition of student graphic design. EMERGE will be held at the Fine Arts Gallery at California State University, Los Angeles, from January 12 through February 6, 2008. Admittance is free.

EMERGE will showcase work from approximately 90 designers attending the L.A. area’s top programs. Students benefit from having work shown in a gallery setting, while AIGA/LA will be awarding a number of scholarships to participating students, as part of the AIGA/LA Scholarship Fund in support of emerging designers.

Said David Mayes, VP of Finance, AIGA/LA, “One of the goals of AIGA/LA is to support student designers and for the organization to become an integral force in their lives, as they begin their design careers and beyond. This is one reason we established the AIGA/LA Scholarship Fund, which will award $1,000 to one student from each of the area schools that have an AIGA student group. We hope to double this by next year and into the future.�

EXHIBITION: EMERGE: Student Design Exhibition
WHEN: January 12 through February 6, 2008; Opening reception to be held Saturday, January 12, 2008 from 6 to 8pm
WHERE:
Fine Arts Gallery
California State University Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Phone: 323.343.4040
GALLERY HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 12 to 5pm; Saturday 12 to 5pm (through February 6)
PARKING: Lot C; $5/hour

AIGA/LA hosted its first student exhibition in 2004 at California State University, Northridge, with the goal of bringing together work from the best young design talent, while providing attendees with the opportunity to see trends in design and design education. Future shows will take place every two years, rotating at L.A. design schools.

For more information about EMERGE, and to see a list of participating institutions, visit: http://www.aigalosangeles.org/events/archives/002401.php

About AIGA/LA
As one of the first regional chapters of AIGA, the country’s largest professional association for design, the AIGA/LA continues to connect L.A.’s varied creative industries through extensive programming, events, communication and social outreach. AIGA/LA is recognized as a civic leader for its celebration of local design, partnerships with cultural and media organizations, exceptional support of educational institutions, and a dedication to nurturing the diversity and independent spirit unique to the Los Angeles creative community. www.aigalosangeles.org