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ABOVE: Detail of "Waves Crashing Under Stormy Sky," an oil painting by Irma P. Morse
2024 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Gallery 53 is delighted to announce the 2024 Irma P. Morse Art Scholarship award winners: Eyeri Cardona-Ramos and Laura Pressley.
Diantha Morse, Eyeri Cardona-Ramos and Linda Cioffi
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Diantha Morse, Laura Pressley and Linda Cioffi
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2023 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Gallery 53 is delighted to announce the 2023 Irma P. Morse Art Scholarship award winner: Sienna L. Ulaise
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.
The award was presented at Gallery53 on July 8, 2023, by the Scholarship Committee, Linda Cioffi and Diantha Morse.
The award was presented at Gallery53 on July 8, 2023, by the Scholarship Committee, Linda Cioffi and Diantha Morse.
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The 2023 Irma P. Morse Award was presented to Sienna L. Ulaise on July 8, 2023 Linda Cioffi and Diantha Morse, daughters of Irma Morse.
Sienna plans to attend Eastern Connecticut State University and major in Digital Design. |
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This year, a second special award was also presented on July 8th!
Executive Director Sandy Goodyear presented the Indianna Thomas Award to Faith Christian Ferri. Faith plans to attend Post University and major in Communications. |
2022 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
CAMERON ANDERSON
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MARTIN AMOAMAH
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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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