2020 ARTS ALIVE AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS RECIPIENTS
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Pablo Picasso
This year’s applicants were impressive and deserve a round of applause. A big shout out to the Scholarship Committee and Review Panel for their expertise and professionalism.
C. Herbert Brown, Jr. Performing Arts Scholarship - $1,000
Designed to help graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in the performing arts. It was established in memory of Arts Alive’s founder, first president and director, C. Herbert Brown, Jr. to honor his life, as well as his love for children and music.
Megan Bowles
Performance
New Kent High School
Attending Longwood University
Majoring in Theatre Education
Rafael Waters
Music
New Kent High School
Attending Berklee College of Music
Majoring in Music/Performance
Andy Conklin Visual Arts Scholarship - $1,000
Awarded to assist graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in the visual arts. It was set-up to honor Andy Conklin, an original founder, president and director of Arts Alive, and his dedication and love for the arts.
Annabelle Brame
Visual Arts
New Kent High School
Attending University of Delaware
Majoring in Fashion Design & Product Innovation
Jillian Harrison
Visual Arts
West Point Homeschool
Attending VCU School of the Arts
Majoring in Art History
Dr. Shirley Carter Olsson Recurring Scholarship - $500
This scholarship honors the life of Dr. Shirley Carter Olsson and is awarded to past scholarship winners in their second year of college if they continue in their major.
Janiece Deveaux
Graduate of West Point High School
Freshman at University of Central Florida
Majoring in Musical Theatre
2019 Recipient of the C. Herbert Brown, Jr. Performing Arts Scholarship