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"Contest Draws National Artists for 25th Anniversary of the Scottsdale Culinary Festival"

(Scottsdale, AZ) - January 23, 2003 - The Scottsdale League for the Arts recently conducted a nationwide search for original artwork to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Scottsdale Culinary Festival.

The League wanted something to represent the Festival in various collateral such as the poster, web site, brochure and advertising image. The piece had to serve as dining room or kitchen art and embody the celebration surrounding the nation's longest running culinary arts festival.

The winning piece, a digitally generated piece by Sandy Appleoff of Falls City, Nebraska, was chosen from over 40 submissions. The board collectively chose Appleoff's contemporary piece reflecting culinary interests, for it's inspired color scheme and clean design as it represents a modern departure from years past. Appleoff is a distinguished artist, having served on the faculty of the Kansas City Art Institute, the University of Kansas, and Colorado Mountain College. Her other work can be found at http://www.ravenhill.net.

Artist, Sandy Appleoff

The Scottsdale League for the Arts (SLA) is a non-profit volunteer organization made up of concerned and caring individuals who invest their time and effort. SLA contributes to the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, the Arts in Education Council, and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.

For a full schedule of events and additional information please visit the web site at www.ScottsdaleCulinaryFestival.org or call (480) 945-7193.

Memberships are available for $125 annually. This is a fun way to become involved in your community and expand your knowledge in the art and culinary fields.