Local artist receives 4-year UNLV scholarship after winning diversity art contest

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A local artist is getting the chance of a lifetime after winning a four-year scholarship to UNLV.

Ellie Rush took part in an art contest held by UNLV and The Cosmopolitan resort and ended up winning first place.

The theme for the art contest was diversity and Rush tells 8 News now she decided to create a piece she calls “Refractions” to fit the theme.

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