Ever want to go to art school but thought it was just to pricey? Well, you’re right, it is too expensive, but if win the The FindYourArtSchool.com Young Adult Art Competition you won’t have to worry about money quite as much. The contest, which includes straight up cash prizes, is sponsored by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division. It’s geared towards helping current students and prospective art students gain experience through competition.

The best part? Actual people view and vote for your work. Once submitted, your piece will be judged upon by the web surfing public. Fifty percent of your score is decided by the public and the other half is decided by three independent judges; so your mom can’t sit in front of the computer all day and just vote for you. It’s also open to all legal residents of the United States who are between 16 and 35 years of age on the date of entry.

To enter:

Register online at www.FindYourArtSchool.com/contest/ and post your art work submission. Before being awarded a prize, FindYourArtSchool.com will verify the contest entrants identity, including with name, address, city, state, zip code, age, phone number (including area code), and e-mail address.

The contest surprisingly has no restrictions on how the prize money may be spent. It can go towards your art education, art supplies, or “anything an aspiring artist’s heart may desire.” First place gets a whooping $2500, second a nice $600 and third receives $400. Winners will be announced June 21st and will be posted at FindYourArtSchool.com. The deadline for submitting an entry is June 16th. So role up those sleeves, break out the paint, paper, mouse, camera or whatever you like to use, and create! Good Luck!

I recently stumbled upon an informative site for would-be-art-school goers who need help finding the right college to pursue a degree in the arts. I myself am a graduate of a design and technology school. I personally know how hard it can be to find an art school that is right for you. Find Your Art School.com would like to help by being dedicated to helping serious art and design students make an informed decision about their future.

For many students looking to find an education in the art, design or technology fields, regular universities and other schools just can’t compare to the education offered by a real art school. Many exciting and fun careers are of the creative nature. Professional photography, graphic design, interior design, fashion, film and digital media are just a few examples. Its always easy to find a good university, but for art-minded folk, a good art school can be elusive. Since art schools are usually private and are located at small campuses or even hidden inside commercial buildings, many people don’t know about these institutes. And since they don’t advertise too much, or only advertise locally, the word rarely gets the right ears. Read more…