IRMA PECKHAM MORSE SCHOLARSHIP
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ABOVE: Detail of "Waves Crashing Under Stormy Sky," an oil painting by Irma P. Morse
Gallery 53 is delighted to announce the 2022 Irma P. Morse Art Scholarship award winners!
The scholarship is intended to aid a Meriden high school student with a good academic record and demonstrated community involvement who plans to pursue an art career. Besides being accepted as a full-time student at a recognized college, university, or community college, applicants submit a portfolio to be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee.
Generally, the Scholarship Committee awards one or two scholarships each year, depending on the number of applicants. This year, the committee decided to award an additional auxiliary scholarship due to the outstanding qualifications of the applicants. Awards were presented at Gallery53 on June 11, 2022, by the Scholarship Committee, Linda Cioffi and Diantha Morse.
Generally, the Scholarship Committee awards one or two scholarships each year, depending on the number of applicants. This year, the committee decided to award an additional auxiliary scholarship due to the outstanding qualifications of the applicants. Awards were presented at Gallery53 on June 11, 2022, by the Scholarship Committee, Linda Cioffi and Diantha Morse.
CAMERON ANDERSON
Cameron Anderson is a graduate of Maloney High School and has been accepted to University of Hartford - Hartford Art School where he will major in Fine Arts and minor in Business. While a student at Maloney, Cameron designed and created a large-scale mural for Black History Month and was awarded a Gold Key at the 2023 Scholastic Art Awards. He was also a member of the Art Club and the National Society of High School Scholars (NHSSS). His career goals are to create portraits as well as run a successful clothing company featuring his designs. Congratulations, Cameron! above: Cameron Anderson, Sandy Goodyear, G53 Executive Director |
MARTIN AMOAMAH
Martin Amoamah is a graduate of Platt High School who has been accepted to the University of Connecticut. Since enrolling at Platt after transferring from his native Ghana in 2019, Martin has distinguished himself as a scholar as well as an athlete. Besides being on the varsity soccer, indoor track, and outdoor track and field teams, Martin has been President of DECA and Mathletes, as well as a National Honor Society member. Martin plans to pursue a computer science degree with an eye towards becoming a web, mobile, or game developer – areas where his digital art skills would be key. above: Linda Cioffi, Diantha Morse, Irma Peckham Morse Scholarship Committee, Martin Amoamah |
SUMMER WEEKS
Summer Weeks has been awarded an auxiliary Irma Peckham Morse Scholarship. Summer is a graduate of Maloney High School who plans to study art at Central Connecticut State University. She has been an outstanding art student since ninth grade, when she displayed and in-depth knowledge of digital photography and Adobe Photoshop. Not only does she have excellent drawing skills and had work accepted into juried art exhibits, Summer has also completed paid commissions. It's impressive that she has balanced being a full-time student with holding a part time job – while continuing to grow as an artist. Her goal is to become an art teacher. above: Linda Cioffi, Diantha Morse, Irma Peckham Morse Scholarship Committee, Summer Weeks |
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ABOUT IRMA PECKHAM MORSE
Irma Peckham Morse was a noted local artist, businessperson, and civic leader. Mrs. Morse was a graduate of Pratt Institute in New York City and a member of the Meriden Hall of Fame. Her artwork won numerous awards at local and regional exhibits. Additionally, she served as President of Arts and Crafts Association of Meriden (now Gallery 53) and was instrumental in acquiring the organization’s building at 53 Colony Street. Ms. Morse's love of art and community service lives on today by supporting the next generation of local artists.
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