Newton Art Association High School Scholarship Awards 2021

Seven High School Seniors Win NAA Scholarship Awards

For more than 30 years, Newton Art Association has recognized outstanding Newton senior art students with scholarship awards. Funding for the scholarship program is made possible by the Edgerley Family Foundation and by the NAA. This year’s recipients—and their inspiring, persevering teachers—thrived in their artistic pursuits despite the pandemic disruptions.

NAA HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY
MAY 5, 2021 AT 7:00PM EST

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83213148327?pwd=TjdkQ3lkV09FMmZlVkxRWk1uTmx3Zz09

Meeting ID: 832 1314 8327
Passcode: 683053

NAMED AWARDS

$1300 each

Edgerley Family Award

Andi Dong

Newton South High School

Andi’s art focuses on the connection between technological advantages and the problems that follow in their wake, such as inequity and environmental issues.

Myra Abelson Award

Elizabeth Donnellan

Newton North High School

Elizabeth has discovered the power of art. Through art, she creates meaningful contributions that inspire others and herself.

Newton Art Association Award

Calvin Mamis

Newton North High School

Calvin’s multiple media artwork aims to create art that transcends the “dark, sludge of life” and brings joy to others.

HONORABLE SCHOLARS AWARDS

$500 each

Ashly Wong

Newton South High School

Through art, Ashley has learned how to embrace and be inspired by mistakes and how failures help one grow.

Gabriella Ciccolo

Newton Country Day School

Through painting, digital art, photography, and graphic design, Gabriella explores expressions of sexual empowerment, femininity, and the power that accompanies female liberation.

Sergei Tourian

Brimmer and May School

Sergei experiences art as a form of meditation. He has explored the isolation of people during the pandemic and the effects of human pollution on marine life.