Friday, July 23, 2010
Summerfair Cincinnati Awards Scholarships to Local Students
Scholarships provide funds for students to explore further art studies
CINCINNATI – Summerfair Cincinnati, a non-profit 501(c) 3 located in Anderson Township, has selected three local Senior high school students as recipients of the organization’s high school scholarship program. The students are all participants of Summerfair Cincinnati’s exhibit of Scholastics Art Awards entries.
This year, first place was awarded to Dylan Burroughs (Milford High School). Burroughs will receive a $250 scholarship. Second place, and a $150 scholarship, was awarded to Emily McNamara (Oak Hills High School). The third place award, and a $100 scholarship, went to Katherine Young (Mason High School). Scholarships can be used towards purchasing books, art supplies, tuition for freshman level art courses or enrollment fees for select area art classes.
In addition to the three scholarship winners, Raquel Zanoni (Wyoming High School), Lauren Murray (Mason High School) and Maria Martinez (Sycamore High School) received honorable mentions.
“The talent exhibited at this year’s Scholastics Art Awards was truly remarkable,” said Summerfair Cincinnati Executive Director, Sharon Strubbe. “We are pleased to be able to foster the talent in these young adults through our scholarship program and we hope our contribution helps them continue to be a part of the vibrant Cincinnati art scene.”
Additional information about Summerfair Cincinnati and its activities can be obtained by calling 513-531-0050 or by emailing info@summerfair.org.
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About Summerfair Cincinnati:
Summerfair Cincinnati is a non-profit 501(c) 3 arts organization that has been supporting and promoting artists and the arts in Greater Cincinnati year-round for more than 40 years. Summerfair Cincinnati provides support for individual artists and small arts organizations through grants, scholarships and community-based art activities and exhibitions. Summerfair Cincinnati’s annual fine arts fair, the organization’s primary fundraiser, consistently ranks among the top 25 art shows nationally. More information is available online at www.summerfair.org.
