At their April 14 meeting, The Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB) awarded $28,500 in Arts Scholarships to 19 students. The Student Arts Scholarship Program is designed to support individuals entering or enrolled in an accredited institution and who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in the arts. Applicants are eligible to receive up to four Student Arts Scholarships in a lifetime.
A panel of volunteer artists, arts professionals and educators evaluate each applicant according to established criteria. The CMAB directors received the recommendation from the panel and awarded funding to applicants that scored the highest.
The CMAB Student Arts Scholarship Award recipients are (listed alphabetically by city):
• Megan McDowell, Albertville, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Animation and Digital Media at University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI;
• Annika Norgren, Annandale, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Exhibit and Graphic Design at Bemidji State University, MN;
• Trent Ramert, Big Lake, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Musical Theater at Columbia, Chicago, IL;
• August Carlson, Buffalo, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Illustration at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, WI;
• Tate Stevens Aldrich, Buffalo, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Studio Art at Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN;
• Kai Brisk, Buffalo, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Fine Arts at Northern State University ,Aberdeen, SD;
• Joseph Koroll, Clearwater, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Vocal Music Education at Concordia College, Moorhead, MN;
• Ella Ovall, Elk River, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Animation at University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI;
• Kathryn Blommel, St. Cloud, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Fine Arts at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN;
• Leah Donnelly, St. Cloud, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Digital Culture at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ;
• Kaya Inkster, St. Cloud, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Art Therapy at St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN;
• Breanna Rhodes, St.Cloud- $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Fine Arts, 2D Media at St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN;
• Andrew Zellgert, St. Cloud, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Creative Writing & Film at St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN;
• Jackson Gerads, St. Joseph - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Fine Arts at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN;
• Samantha Brown, St. Michael, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship Technical Theatre at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Anoka, MN;
• Camryn Lukkar, St. Michael, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship Fine Arts at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN;
• Amelia Johnson, St. Michael, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Art Education at University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN;
• Megan Otte, St. Michael, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship in Interior Design at University of Wisconsin Stout, Menomonie, WI;
• Kassidy Beckworth, Sauk Rapids, MN - $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship Studio Art at University of Minnesota, Morris, MN.
About CMAB
The Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB) strives to enhance appreciation of the essential economic and social roles the arts play in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties by providing grants and professional development services to arts and community organizations, schools, government units and individuals.
For more information about the Central MN Arts Board visit www.centralmnartsboard.org or call the office at 320-968-4290 or toll free at 1-866-825-1471.
