Scholarships for Senior Art Students

Lahaina Arts Association News Release

Lahaina Arts Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is proud to announce its 37^th Annual High School Senior Art Competition, Exhibition and Scholarship Awards Program.  Graduating High School seniors from Maui County, including the island of Molokai, are welcome to submit their art for exhibition and consideration in the scholarship competition.  Entries must be postmarked by April 4 or can be dropped off in person Saturday, April 4 or Sunday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Old Jail Gallery (Below the Old Courthouse) in Lahaina under the Banyan Tree.

Each participating High School Senior may submit one entry for each of the five categories — Painting, Drawing, Three-Dimension, Photography, and Mixed Media.  Please visit lahaina-arts.org for entry form and complete rules/conditions regarding the exhibition and scholarship contest.

Tuition Assistance Scholarship Awards:

Lahaina Arts Association Best in Show Award                                 $1,000

Martin Rockwell Award in Painting                                                   $500

Podge Elvenstar Award in Drawing                                                   $500

Lahaina Arts Association Award in Photography                              $500

Haruto “Harry” Furuta Award in Mixed Media                                 $500

Lahaina Arts Society Award in Three-Dimension                              $500

Honorable Mention                                                                             Gift Certificates

Artwork will be exhibited at the Old Jail Gallery April 6 -19.  A special artist’s reception will be held on Sunday, April 19 at 4 p.m. in the Old Jail Gallery to award scholarships and honor contest participants.  Families and community members are welcome to view the exhibit and join Lahaina Arts Association in celebrating Maui County’s young artists!