NEISD Art Scholarship Winners Paint a Path to Success

Congratulations to our 2024 K. Allison Memorial Art Scholarship winners! 

This foundation was established more than 20 years ago with the hopes of helping North East ISD 8^th and 12^th grade students realize their dreams of studying art. 

Each year, students in these two age groups are invited to submit a portfolio of their work (5-8 pieces), along with a statement about what art means to them and how they plan to continue in their artistic journey in the years ahead. 

Each portfolio is judged by three non-NEISD-affiliated jurors who are well versed in the field of visual arts. The 12^th grade division had a total of 41 entries, and the 8^th grade division had 22 entries. 

We are incredibly proud to share that this year's winners took home a combined $4,950 in scholarship prizes!

Congratulations to the following winners:  

12TH GRADE DIVISION:

• 1^st Place - Autumn Howard, NESA, Teacher: Jessica Jones Gonzales
• 2^nd Place - Martin Gutierrez, ISA, Teacher: Andea Puentes
• 3^rd Place - Porter Callender, Johnson, Teacher: Ryan Williams

8TH GRADE DIVISION:

• 1^st Place - Elisa Ramirez, Lopez, Teacher: Melissa Volz
• 2^nd Place - Michael Ramsey, Lopez, Teacher: Melissa Volz
• 3^rd Place - Ian Anthony, Garner, Teacher: Claire Ganci

NEISD Fine Arts is able to fund these scholarships through contributions gifted from our wonderful community during our two annual art shows – Young Masters and Night Gallery. 

Join us on Tuesday, March 19, and Thursday, March 21, for the Young Masters exhibit. The Night Gallery exhibit will be held on Tuesday, March 26, and Wednesday, March 27. Both shows will be on display inside Littleton Gym at Blossom Athletic Center from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 

Please join us for these free art exhibits and thank you for supporting our students #theNESDway