Hollywood Casino Holds Student Design Contest
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Mardi Gras Casino has partnered with the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale offering a $1,500 scholarship for the re-design of their Historic Hollywood Racetrack Grandstand. You can help choose the winner of the Mardi Gras Casino 2012 Grandstand Design Contest from the two Art Institute student finalists. Vote Online or find one of the kiosks inside Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale Beach from now until February 10, 2012 to vote for your favorite Grandstand re-design. Voting will be weighted equally between public voting (online + onsite totals) and our Mardi Gras judges. The student group with the highest vote total will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship and the opportunity to see their design for the Historic Racetrack Grandstand come to life. The second place winner will be awarded a $500 scholarship. The winner of the 2012 Student Design Contest will be announced and awarded their prize during the 2012 World Classic on Friday, February 17th, held at the Mardi Gras Casino Greyhound Racetrack. In further support of the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Mardi Gras Casino is donating an additional $1,500 to the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale's education foundation, AIFL-EDMC.
Florida Art Students Compete to Re-design Historic Hollywood Track
Racing has been part of South Florida's history and culture since 1934 when the Hollywood Dog Track welcomed its first fans! Mardi Gras Casino is a long-standing, well-respected dog-racing establishment and has a rich history of supporting and caring for the participating animals. Come out and experience the thrill of live greyhound racing five days a week at the largest operating dog track grandstand in the world!
