Veridian Credit Union Supports Local Student's Art

Waterloo, Iowa (February 13, 2017):  Veridian Credit Union is partnering with 10 Iowa high schools to host public exhibits of student-created art in five Veridian branches. The schools’ art department leaders submitted pieces ranging from oil on canvas to graphic design, jewelry, pottery and more. As many as 130 pieces will be on display in select Veridian branches in Ankeny, Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Waterloo and Waverly for one year.

The school partnerships make up Veridian’s ArtShare program, which launched in Ankeny in 2002 to celebrate the talent and development of local student artists. “It’s our pleasure to recognize these student artists each year,” said Jennifer Roberts, Veridian’s public relations strategist who oversees the program. “ArtShare helps make our branches a more inviting place while giving the artists a broader audience and giving the community a greater appreciation for local talent. Everyone benefits.”

Veridian will host a series of ArtShare Premiere events to unveil each collection. The events are free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

The credit union also offers an ArtShare Scholarship for $1,000 toward tuition for an educational program leading to a career in the arts. The application deadline is March 31, and inclusion in the exhibit is not a requirement of eligibility. The application and details are available at www.veridiancu.org/scholarship.

Veridian Credit Union, founded in 1934 in Waterloo, Iowa, is a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by its members. The credit union offers a full range of business and consumer financial services and employs more than 700 people throughout 29 branches. For more information, visit veridiancu.org or call (800) 235-3228.