52nd Annual High School Scholarship Competition & Exhibition
For 52 years the Shiawassee Arts Council has offered scholarships to talented young art students. Since the establishment of SAC in 1972, over $87,000 in scholarships and awards have been granted to provide students in grades 9-12 with recognition and financial assistance in their artistic growth.
About the Competition and Show
April 29 – May 5, 2024
Reception & Awards Ceremony, Sunday, May 5, 1-3pm
All students grades 9-12 in Shiawassee County, Chesaning and Ovid-Elsie are invited to participate in the Shiawassee Arts Center’s 52nd Annual High School Art Scholarship Show & Competition April 29 – May 5, 2024. $2,000 in scholarship awards, including the $600 Janis Kazen Award will be presented at the reception, Sunday, May 5, 1-3pm.
Students do not need to be currently enrolled in an art class. Home school and private high school students are welcome.
Scholarship Chairperson and SAC Arts Education Director, Linda Ruehle states, “Since the establishment of SAC in 1972, more than $87,000 in scholarships and awards have been granted to provide students with recognition and financial assistance in their artistic growth. Professional artists from out of the county judge the work on originality, creativity, technical skill and presentation.” For more information or questions call (989)723-8354.
The Shiawassee Arts Center, located next to Curwood Castle in Owosso, is open Monday – Friday 10-5pm, and weekends noon-3pm. The Arts Center features the artwork of local and statewide artists in eight galleries including the Frieseke Gallery and a specialty Gift Shop. The public is welcome, there is no admission charge and the facility is handicap accessible. SAC, which celebrates its 52th anniversary in 2024, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to offer quality arts and cultural activities that educate, entertain and enrich our community.
2024 Countywide High School Scholarship Show & Competition Winners
Sponsored by John & Jeannette Smith
$600 Janis Kazen Senior Award – Linda Hill, Corunna Senior
$250 Walt Lawrence, Jr. Photography Award – Rylee Kue, Perry Freshman
$250 Walt Lawrence, Jr. Photography Award – Aiden “Nexten” Platte, Laingsburg Sophomore
$150 Rosemary & Arlie Edwards Award – Myleigh Rohner, Byron Junior
$150 Rosemary & Arlie Edwards Award – Grace Wendling, New Lothrop Junior
$150 Michael Kovich “Caught My Eye” Award – Amelia Oxley, Perry Junior
$100 Molly & Trevor Morris Award – Crystal Davis, Owosso Senior
$100 Tom & Terry Svrcek Award – Elif’ Arikan, New Lothrop Senior
$100 Shiawassee Artist’s Guild Award – Hailey Betts, Durand Sophomore
$100 SAC Director’s Award – Selena Arbogast, Ovid-Elsie Sophomore
$75 Karen Stadler Award – Katelyn Gunther, Owosso Senior
$50 Shiawassee Artist’s Guild Award – Annalee Brown, Corunna Senior
$50 Shiawassee Artist’s Guild Award – Kelsey Kohlmann, New Lothrop Sophomore
$50 Bethany Lardie Award – Cha Vang, Perry Junior
$50 Bethany Lardie Award – Ella Wyzga, Morrice Senior
$50 Jerry Power Award – Melissa Flores, Durand Senior
$50 Jerry Power Award – Winston Hoag, Owosso Senior
$25 Judge’s Award – Emily Wolfe, Corunna Senior
$25 Judge’s Award – Audrey Johns, Ovid-Elsie Senior
A total of nine Friend of the Arts Awards are sponsored by Tom & Terry Svrcek (four awards), Lori Dickerman, Karen Mead, Natalie Park, Linda Ruehle and the Pearson Family.
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Ace Barrett, Perry Junior
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Kloie Carpenter, Ovid-Elsie Junior
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Eve Hickey, Home School Senior
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Averi Lamrouex, Corunna Junior
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Carter Palacio, Owosso Junior
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Sophia Reyes (Velvet), Owosso Junior
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Birdie Tkaczyk, Morrice Sophomore
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Hannayh Thomas, Morrice Sophomore
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Maryn Kisser, New Lothrop Senior
206 Curwood Castle Drive
Owosso, MI 48867
989-723-8354
sac@shiawasseearts.org
HOURS
Mon-Fri | 10-5 pm
Sat & Sun | 12-3 pm
Non-Profit 501(c)3 organization
Celebrating 52nd Anniversary in 2024
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