 Arte de América Hispana Washington D.C. (January 8, 2007) - HYP Network, the leading independent publisher of Spanish language yellow page directories in the United States makes the call to all artists in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area to submit a piece of art and compete for a top prize of 3,000 dollars in its Arte de América Hispana contest. This competition covering the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area, allows local artists and art students, 18 or older, to submit works of art that reflect their interpretation or rendition of Hispanic Heritage in the area. As in all other markets where it publishes directories, HYP Network promotes this event to celebrate and support the unique Hispanic heritage of different communities. A blue ribbon panel consisting of area dignitaries, Hispanic sports celebrities, and local television news personalities, will judge the winning entry on February 08, 2007. The award and unveiling celebration will be held on April 12th, 2007. The winning artist will receive a $3,000 prize while second place and third place will receive $1,500 and $500 respectively. The winning work of art will be reproduced on the front cover of VEGA Directorio en Español’s 2007 edition, and will be adapted for other promotional items such as posters, billboards, and t-shirts. The contest runs through January 31st , 2007. All artists interested in participating can download an application and contest guidelines at the company’s web site - www.hypnetwork.com. Artwork will not be accepted unless accompanied by a signed and completed application form. This event is made possible by the support of the following sponsors: El Tiempo Latino About HYP Network (www.hypnetwork.com) HYP Network is the leading independent publisher of Spanish language yellow page directories in the United States. The Company presently publishes directories in Atlanta and North Georgia, GA, Tampa, Orlando and Sarasota/Ft. Myers, FL, Chicago, IL, Dallas and Houston, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. The Company has now expanded into Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, FL and New York, NY with its new Directorio en Español. The Company is majority owned by ABRY Partners of Boston, MA. Local Contact: Brenton Mulliner Telephone: (703) 635-7014 About ABRY Partners ABRY Partners, based in Boston, MA, is one of the oldest and largest private equity funds in North America investing exclusively in media, entertainment, and communications companies. ABRY has $3.0 billion of capital under management and since 1989 has completed over $16.0 billion of leveraged acquisitions and other media sector private equity transactions |
