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An art exhibit sponsored by the Prevention of High Risk Drinking Among College Students Program was held November 26-30 at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. The exhibit featured works by McDaniel College art students that were created to depict students' impressions of alcohol abuse. The Center for Human Services organized the event, with support from McDaniel College Professor Steven Pearson, to raise awareness about the risks of underage drinking. Throughout the week, 23 entries from 22 students were displayed for faculty and students to view. Judges drawn from the McDaniel faculty, the Carroll County Arts Council, and the student body voted to select a first, second, and third prize winner. In addition, over 200 students cast votes to select a People’s Choice submission. The evening of November 29th featured dinner, awards, and a lecture about Alcohol and the Brain.
CHS Project Director Grogan Ullah has been using the concept of art for change for the past decade on the projects he manages. "Most people think of art simply as a means of personal expression. However, art can also be used as a powerful vehicle to promote social change. Art can shake up and challenge your beliefs, perceptions and hopefully impact your behavior." The project is funded by the U.S. Department of Education/Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools. For more information contact Grogan Ullah at gullah@urc-chs.com.
(To view the winning entries along with other submitted work, click on thumbnails)
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