CONTACT: Christy Birchell, Marketing Officer, 401-348-1334
DATE: September 28, 2005
Washington Trust Accepting Artwork Entries for its 2006 Calendar
Westerly, Rhode Island... Washington Trust is seeking student's artwork to be showcased in its 2006 wall calendar that will be distributed to its customers through all 16 of its branches in Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut. The calendar, entitled "Student Showcase," will feature the artwork of area high school students.
The guidelines for submitting and entry are:
- Students grades 9 - 12 are eligible.
- Photos must be color and 4"x6" or larger.
- Prints only, no digital images will be accepted.
- Art mediums accepted include, but are not limited to, drawing, photography, pottery, textiles, printmaking, glass, watercolor, oil/acrylic or charcoal.
- Photos will not be returned.
- Photos must be received by October 14, 2005.
Thirteen pieces of art will be chosen from the entries received and featured in Washington Trust's 2006 calendar. More than 15,000 calendars will be distributed to Washington Trust branches throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut, and winners of this year's calendar contest will each receive a $100 savings bond!
Entry forms are available at any of Washington Trust's 16 branch
offices or on our website at www.washtrust.com. For more information
contact Christy L. Birchell, marketing officer, Washington Trust,
at 401-348-1334.
The Washington Trust Company is the largest independent bank headquartered
in Rhode Island. A state-chartered bank, Washington Trust offers
a full range of financial services, including wealth management,
through its 16 branch offices located in Rhode Island and southeastern
Connecticut. Founded in 1800, the Bank is a subsidiary of Washington
Trust Bancorp, Inc., whose common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock
Market® under the symbol WASH. Web site address: www.washtrust.com.
