Mannington Hosts "Art is Cool" Event

SALEM, NJ, May 18, 2011--Mannington Mills hosted the eighth annual “Art is Cool” reception on May 17 at its corporate headquarters in Salem, New Jersey. The event, part of Mannington’s participation in the “Partners of Salem County” program, recognizes high school artists and is hosted by Mannington’s chairman of the board, Keith Campbell.

The program helps bring awareness to the importance of art in education. “Creativity is what drives our business here at Mannington,” said Campbell. “It’s central to so much in life, and it’s important that our communities continue to support the arts in schools.”

Students in grades 9-12 from the five high schools in Salem County are invited to participate. Almost 200 submissions were sent in. The artwork is judged by members of Mannington’s styling department, all of whom have fine arts training. “The students are always surprised to know that an artistic background can carry you through to a business career,” said Betsy Amoroso, Mannington’s director of corporate communications. “Our stylists are a good example of what can come of your talent if you pursue that.”