FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Fairhope High School students celebrated a $3,000 grant awarded to the school’s art program during a ceremony held in the second period on April 22.
Fairhope Arts & Crafts Foundation awarded the grant after art teacher Bryant Baggett submitted a request. The Foundation chose from eligible recipients who must have ties to art-related endeavors, civic organizations or groups that contribute to the enrichment of local arts in some capacity.
“For the amount that we received, I applied for the art department, they looked at the candidates, and they selected the recipients,” Baggett said.
Foundation representative Jim Bates informed students about the Student Art Competition. Students from across Baldwin County are invited to submit artwork based on that year’s theme. Winner receive cash prizes: first place receives $1,000, second place $750 and third place $500. Artists from over 30 states selected this year’s winners at the Artists Dinner. Fairhope junior Anabelle Steinger earned first place.
In addition to grants and the art competition, the Foundation awards scholarships.
“Scholarships are awarded to senior students who volunteer. This year the scholarships included five 1-year, non-renewable awards of $1500 each,” Bates said.
Three scholarships will be awarded to current art students, while two will recognize general volunteer efforts. Vivienne Littlepage received one of the general volunteer scholarships, and Ava Lee received one of the available art scholarships.
To conclude the event, Bates delivered an inspiring speech promoting student art, individual scholarship and further participation in the art department. Students posed for a final picture to commemorate the occasion and displayed their artwork for classmates to view.
Clarification:
On Monday, April 27, The Pirateer staff writer Penny Hood wrote:
Fairhope High School students celebrated a $3,000 grant awarded to the school’s art program during a ceremony held in the second period on April 22. The grant, part of a competition organized by the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Foundation, invited students from various schools to submit artwork, essays and document volunteer hours at the annual arts and crafts festival. Students at Fairhope High School excelled, earning funding to support their art initiatives. “You all start your compositions probably two or three months before the festival, and they will be displayed at the civic center,” said Jim Grant, with the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Foundation. The Arts and Crafts Foundation also offers annual scholarships to different art departments and individual students. Participation in the competition is encouraged to further benefit various art programs. “For the amount that we received, I applied for the art department, they looked at the candidates, and they selected the recipients,” Baggett said. To conclude the event, Gates delivered an inspiring speech promoting individual scholarships and encouraging further participation within the art department. The students posed for a final picture to commemorate the occasion and displayed their artwork for classmates to view.
The Pirateer editorial staff apologizes for the inaccuracies and asks its readers to refer to the erratum above, posted Tuesday, April 28, to replace the original article.
