Some of the Island?s most gifted arts students to be featured in first ever Ruth Seaton James Young Artist Showcase this Sunday.

The event features students who are presently pursuing post secondary studies in the arts and we anticipate an exciting evening featuring dance, vocal performances, drama, instrumentals and visual art forms.

The students, who range in age from 18 to 35 years of age, are avidly preparing for a fantastic display that they are saying will enthral all who attend.

The production is being co-ordinated by local musician, Mr. James Richardson of Allied Entertainment Services.

The students who are included in the evening?s presentation are Vanessa Richmond, Marcelle Beach, Latasha Codrington, Antonia Simons, Jonathan Tankard, Zori Darrell, Sammy Degraff, Twanae Butterfield, Desta Wilson, Mandela Fubler, Leroy Francis, James Birch, Taitu Wilson and others.

Dana Zion will be filming an audio-visual presentation highlighting Bermuda?s Young Artists and John Singleton, an industrial arts student is serving as a consultant to the project in the display of the varied visual art forms.

The showcase will feature a varied selection of works that will appeal to a cross section of the community and delight all arts enthusiasts.

The performance will begin promptly at 7.30 p.m. and will be followed by a reception in Broadway Hall.

Tickets for the event are $25 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. They can be purchased at the Music Box, 27th Century Boutique, the Ruth Seaton James Office at CedarBridge Academyor online atwww.ticketstation.bm.

All proceeds will benefit the Ruth Seaton James Theatre Development Fund. For further information call 296-5-ART.