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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.
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.
2022 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
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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