County Wide High School Scholarship Show
2026
54th Annual High School Scholarship Competition & Exhibition
For 54 years the Shiawassee Arts Council has offered scholarships to talented young art students. Since the establishment of SAC in 1972, over $89,000 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 20 – April 26, 2026
Reception & Awards Ceremony, Sunday, April 26, 1-3pm
All students grades 9-12 in Shiawassee County, Chesaning and Ovid-Elsie are invited to participate in the Shiawassee Arts Center’s 54th Annual High School Art Scholarship Show & Competition April 20 – April 26, 2026. $2,000 in scholarship awards, including the $600 Janis Kazen Award will be presented at the reception, Sunday, April 26, 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 $89,000 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 Saturdays, 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 54th anniversary in 2026, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to offer quality arts and cultural activities that educate, entertain and enrich our community.
Shiawassee Arts Center
2026 Countywide High School Scholarship Show & Competition Winners
Sponsored by John & Jeannette Smith
$600 Janis Kazen Senior Award – Selena Arbogast, Ovid-Elsie Senior
$400 Rosemary & Arlie Edwards Award – Breanna Shettler, Durand Junior
$300 Abbie Majzel Award – Aidan Wenzlich, New Lothrop Senior
$200 Michael Kovich “Caught My Eye” Award – Autumn Peveler, Byron Junior
$100 SAC Directors Award – Adrienne Webb, Owosso Senior
$100 Bethany Lardie Award -Lilian Bates, Ovid-Elsie, Senior
$100 Jane Wylie Award – Terry Secor, Durand Junior
$100 Jerry Power Award – Hailey Betts – Durand, Senior
$100 Tom & Terry Svrcek Award – Kayla Hook, Corunna Junior
$100 Shiawassee Artists’ Guild Award – Kaminee Auge, Corunna Junior
Ten Friend of the Arts Awards are sponsored anonymously by generous donors
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Devanie Cook, Laingsburg, Junior
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Ellie Fairfield, Corunna Sophomore
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Aubrey Greene, Byron Junior
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Adyson Hunter, Byron Junior
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Fen Irwin, Laingsburg Junior
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Anita Lecureux, Corunna Senior
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Jayde Meijer, Corunna
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Leah Rueckert, Morrice Junior
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Kody Shay, Durand Freshman
$25 Friend of the Arts Award – Hunter Stahl, Laingsburg Senior
206 Curwood Castle Drive
Owosso, MI 48867
989-723-8354
sac@shiawasseearts.org
HOURS
Mon-Fri | 10-5 pm
Sat | 12-3 pm
Non-Profit 501(c)3 organization
Celebrating 54th Anniversary in 2026
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