For the last 52 years we have given $5,000.00 away to 3 high school seniors who have been accepted into a art college.  This is our 3rd year going statewide.  Our winners 1st, 2nd & 3rd, shown below, had to be the best in their High School to apply.  We have partnered with the RIAEA (RI Arts Education Association) to give out a 4th award- This year it is the Directors' Award.  

This ceremony will take place tomorrow- Sunday the 16th of March at 3pm-5pm.  

 

 

 

2014 Wickford Art Association Scholarship Competition Winners:

 

First Place: Irene Spencer Award ($2500): Connor Wray; Portsmouth High School (Educator: Rose Escobar)

 

Second Place: Alexandra Mackensie ($1500): Lincoln Senior High School

(Educator: Heather Binder)

 

Third Place: Kyle Calandra ($1000): North Providence High School

(Educator: Patricia Lucciola)

 

Directors' Award: ($500.00 from RIAEA): Minru Wang, South Kingstown High School (Educator: Gail Saborio)

 

Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday, March 16h, 3-5pm at the WAA Gallery

36 Beach Street, Wickford RI.

 

 

 

The purpose of the Wickford Art Association is to educate its membership, the local

arts community and the general public, and to promote the arts in the community.