YOUNG ARTISTS ARE SELECTED FOR PROGRAM.Byline: Daily News VALENCIA - After submitting their portfolios, paintings, films and performances for review by the best in the business and undergoing an intense selection process, California's most talented high school artists have been chosen to attend the California State Summer School for the Arts at Valencia's California Institute of the Arts California Institute of the Arts known as CalArts U.S. private institution of higher learning in Valencia. Created in 1961 through the merger of two other art institutes, it was the first in the U.S. . In ceremonies planned throughout the state, students named as California Arts Scholars will receive the Governor's Art Scholars medallions, accept congratulations from elected officials and enjoy the spotlight in their local communities. ``The arts build appreciation for our differences as well as our similarities and unite our community,'' says Richard Hartnack, vice chairman for community banking and investment services for Union Bank of California Union Bank of California is one of the 30 largest commercial banks in the United States. It has 327 branches, the majority of which are in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange Counties. , which sponsors the program. ``The California State Summer School for the Arts provides the opportunity to recognize talented high school students who need the support of educators and corporate leaders to motivate them to continue their education and training.'' Arts Scholars will study either animation, creative writing, dance, film and video, music, theater or visual arts visual arts npl → artes fpl plásticas visual arts npl → arts mpl plastiques visual arts npl → . They will live for four weeks at CalArts with students from around the state who share a passion for art, and want a head start toward careers in the arts and entertainment industry. The competition is fierce; out of the more than 1,400 students who applied throughout the state, 520 were invited to attend. The program will run from July 12 to Aug. 9. Last year's faculty included actress Helen Hunt Helen Elizabeth Hunt (born June 15, 1963) is an Emmy-, Golden Globe- and Academy Award-winning American actress, perhaps most widely known for her role in the television sitcom Mad About You. and Pulitzer Prize Pulitzer Prize Any of a series of annual prizes awarded by Columbia University for outstanding public service and achievement in American journalism, letters, and music. Fellowships are also awarded. winning composer John Adams There have been several notable people called John Adam:
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