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Nikon Renews Support for NYC Salt
22 September 2022
Nikon has announced it has renewed its support for NYC Salt, which creates opportunities in visual arts and pathways to college and careers for underserved New York City youth with diverse backgrounds.
"In our long-standing relationship with NYC SALT, we have witnessed an abundance of talented visual artists emerge from the program and graduate to success in various professions," said Jay Vannatter, Nikon executive vice president. "We are proud to continue supporting this fantastic program and NYC Salt's mission to help create opportunities for diverse and underrepresented voices and the next generation of creators."
The partnership includes the continuation of the annual Emerging Talent Scholarship into its third year, mentorship program and increased access to the latest mirrorless Nikon cameras and lenses for NYC Salt students to develop their photo and video content creation skills.
Nikon and NYC Salt Renew Partnership to Give Voices to Emerging and Underrepresented Student Artists
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Nikon Inc. is proud to announce the renewal of the brand's partnership with NYC Salt, an organization that creates opportunities in visual arts and pathways to college and careers for underserved New York City youth with diverse backgrounds. The partnership includes the continuation of the annual Emerging Talent Scholarship, mentorship program and increased access to the latest mirrorless Nikon cameras and lenses for NYC Salt students to develop their photo and video content creation skills.
"In our long-standing relationship with NYC SALT, we have witnessed an abundance of talented visual artists emerge from the program and graduate to success in various professions," said Jay Vannatter, Executive Vice President, Nikon Inc. "We are proud to continue supporting this fantastic program and NYC Salt's mission to help create opportunities for diverse and underrepresented voices and the next generation of creators."
Now in its third year, The NYC Salt/Nikon Emerging Talent Scholarship will once again be offered for eligible students graduating from the NYC Salt program and entering a visual arts-related field of study. This $10,000 scholarship is awarded annually, helping to create a pathway for students to follow their dreams and pursue a career in the visual arts. A selection of the students' work will be judged on creativity and other merits by a panel of prestigious judges, which has previously included Nikon Ambassadors, Pulitzer Prize winners and prominent commercial artists.
"NYC Salt is an organization founded with the ethos to empower young minds to achieve their full creative potential, preparing them for a path to a professional career in all things visual," said Alicia Hansen, Founder and CEO, NYC Salt. "The latest mirrorless equipment and support from Nikon helps give our students the edge they will need as the industry and technology rapidly evolve."
Nikon will also continue to support NYC Salt in other ways, including the expansion of a camera locker program which grants students access to the latest cameras and lenses. These cutting-edge mirrorless systems will help advance their photography and videography skills and will include models from the Z series of mirrorless cameras. The powerful imaging tools will be put directly in the hands of the students to provide them with opportunities to tell their stories while also gaining valuable experience toward a professional career in the visual arts. Additionally, Nikon will work directly with the program to offer in-person mentoring and instruction to students throughout the school year.
For more information about Nikon as well as their full line of imaging products, visit http://www.nikonusa.com. For more information on NYC Salt, visit http://www.nycsalt.org.