2020 Art Scholarship Alert Virtual Exhibition
First Annual Virtual Art Exhibition
Art Scholarship Alert is a juried art exhibition and scholarship competition for 9th – 12th graders residing or attending school in Ingham, Clinton, Eaton, Ionia, Shiawassee, Barry, Livingston, Calhoun and Jackson counties. This program gives recognition and financial assistance to outstanding art students, encourages artistic growth, and provides young artists an opportunity to participate in a professional gallery setting. For more than 30 years, Lansing Art Gallery has proudly hosted Art Scholarship Alert and awarded $117,650 to young artists to help further their creative endeavors. This years award winners (indicted by *) received $2100 in awards.
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Sara Jane Venable Scholarship Award Recipient
Arabella B., Grade 12
Okemos High School
Sara Jane Venable Scholarship of $1000, is awarded to a student in his/her pursuit of higher education in the visual arts and used for tuition assistance.
"Art has always been my coping mechanism in continuing and striving through the world."
- Arabella B.
We sat down with Arabella to learn more about her and her artwork. View the interview HERE.
Grade 12
Portfolio Award Winner
Jasmyne B.
Williamston High School
Grade 11
Portfolio Award Winner
Bella S.
Williamston High School
Grade 10
Portfolio Award Winner
Lydia G.
Howell High School
Grade 9
Portfolio Award Winner
Ashlyn K.
Lansing Christian School
Art Scholarship Alert Exhibitors
Listed alphabetically by first initial of last name. Click on image to enlarge and see more information.
* Indicates award recipient.
Thank you to these art teachers that provide instruction, guidance and help make this exhibition possible.
East Lansing High School
-Elise Millard
-Robin Remer-Saenz
Eaton Rapids High School
-Colleen O’Neill
-Jeff Bogardus
Fowlerville High School
-Christine Hesch
Grand Ledge High School
-Doris Thompson
Howell High School
-Desiree Brey
-James Vancoppenolle
Kensington Woods High School
-Jessie Pratt
Lansing Christian School
-Katie Emery
Mason High School
-Jennifer Harrington
Morrice High School
-Kari Brown
Okemos High School
- Rebecca Butler
-Rachel Hollenback
Ovid-Elsie High School
-Laura Weber
- Kerry Shadbolt
Perry High School
-Sara Rozdilski
St Johns High School
-Britta Astle
-Kathy Heystek
Williamston High School
-Meagan Kubu
2020 Art Scholarship Alert Exhibitors
Listed alphabetically by first initial of last name. * Indicates award winner.
Sophia A. S. | Grade 12 | Eaton Rapids High School |
Felicia B. | Grade 11 | Howell High School |
Landen B. | Grade 10 | Fowlerville High School |
*Ashley C. | Grade 10 | Okemos High School |
Alexis D. | Grade 9 | Eaton Rapids High School |
*Hannah D. | Grade 11 | St. Johns High School |
Luciana F. | Grade 11 | Grand Ledge High School |
Emily F. | Grade 11 | Grand Ledge High School |
Kiele F. | Grade 9 | Lansing Christian School |
*Gabrielle F. | Grade 11 | East Lansing High |
*Allison F. | Grade 12 | Mason High School |
Georgia F. | Grade 9 | St. Johns High School |
Jonathan G. | Grade 11 | Okemos High School |
Mayla G. | Grade 12 | St. Johns High School |
Samantha G. | Grade 11 | Okemos High School |
Calah H. | Grade 10 | Williamston High School |
*Sophia H. | Grade 9 | Eaton Rapids High School |
Lindiwie H. | Grade 10 | Okemos High School |
Andrea H. | Grade 11 | St. Johns High School |
Dylan H. | Grade 12 | Kensington Woods Schools |
Kohi K. | Grade 12 | East Lansing High School |
Noa K. | Grade 12 | East Lansing High School |
Hayley L. | Grade 12 | Morrice High School |
Alex L. | Grade 12 | Howell High School |
Fiona L. | Grade 11 | Okemos High School |
Hypatia M. | Grade 12 | Okemos High School |
Emily M. P. | Grade 11 | East Lansing High School |
Ji Soo M. | Grade 12 | East Lansing High School |
Adam M. | Grade 9 | Williamston High School |
Nadia M. | Grade 12 | Eaton Rapids Highschool |
Maria M. | Grade 9 | Fowlerville High School |
Ellie M. | Grade 12 | East Lansing High School |
Brenna N. | Grade 11 | East Lansing High School |
Atuganil N. | Grade 10 | Okemos High School |
Corinne N. | Grade 11 | East Lansing High School |
Alexis P. | Grade 12 | Perry High School |
Kaitlyn P. | Grade 12 | Okemos High School |
Claire P. | Grade 12 | St. Johns High School |
Hannah P. | Grade 10 | Howell Highschool |
*Josh S. | Grade 10 | East Lansing High School |
Audrey S. | Grade 10 | St Johns High School |
Enid S. | Grade 12 | East Lansing High School |
Milton S. | Grade 12 | East Lansing High School |
Tesmin S. | Grade 12 | Okemos High School |
*Ruby S. C. | Grade 12 | East Lansing High School |
Mary S. | Grade 11 | Ovid-Elsie High School |
*Rio T. | Grade 12 | Okemos High School |
*Xochitl T. K. | Grade 11 | East Lansing high school |
Chara W. | Grade 11 | St. John's High School |
Kendall W. | Grade 12 | Howell High School |
*Ava Y. | Grade 11 | Fowlerville High School |
Anna Z. | Grade 9 | Grand Ledge High School |
Xiaohan Z. | Grade 12 | Okemos High School |
2020 Exhibition Sponsors
Jack & Sue Davis
Sam & Judy Eyde
Janie Schneider
Walter & Marilyn Baird
Zane Balks-Russell
Kenneth Beachler
Norm Charles
Mark & Sue Chatterley
Mary Cusack
Francie Dittrich
Joan Fairey
James Ferguson
Connie Henslee
Steve & Sue Holmes
George Jenkins
Daniel & Maureen McKelvey
Gary and Nancy McRay
Sheila & Tom Moore
Paul & Chris Nilsson
Janice Oudbier
Janet Peters
Shirley Renwick & Mary Hagen
Sally & Brian Silver
Pauline Sondag
JoAnn Steele
Patricia Thomas-Gapske
Karl & Dianne Wolter
Mariel Foundation
Thank you to our Jurors
Emily Chase
Todd Luter
Brian Whitfield
Art Scholarship Alert is a juried art exhibition and scholarship competition for 9th – 12th graders residing or attending school in Ingham, Clinton, Eaton, Ionia, Shiawassee, Barry, Livingston, Calhoun and Jackson counties. This program gives recognition and financial assistance to outstanding art students, encourages artistic growth, and provides young artists an opportunity to participate in a professional gallery setting. For more than 30 years, Lansing Art Gallery has proudly hosted Art Scholarship Alert and awarded $115,600 to young artists to help further their creative endeavors.