Arley SakaiNordhoff High School Drawing has been my creative outlet since I was able to speak. Recently, I have found that the best artwork I make shows me something new about myself. There is a sort of intimacy and connection I have with my art that has helped mature...
Aliyah ZweigCollege of the Atlantic This is my fourth and final year being honored with an Ojai Studio Artist Scholarship. I now work as an Outdoor Leader/Photographer and Media Coordinator for College of the Atlantic’s Outing Club. The money from the OSA...
Artemisia Polina GrassoSanta Monica College I feel very very grateful to receive this award as it helps to achieve learning and the ability of creating as well. With this money, I will continue school and continue photography with the pleasure of knowing I can be...
Graceson Aufderheide Pomona College I am an Ojai native artist-scientist currently completing my BA in both art and physics from Pomona College in Claremont, CA. I use art to help me understand how the world works, and I find creating to be one of the best ways to...
Saga LeslieThacher School My name is Saga and although my hometown is in LA, I’m a current junior boarding at Thacher. I take a ceramics class at school (with Tea!) and sometimes draw when I have the time. I’m so excited to have received this scholarship...
Lizbeth ZamoraVentura College I feel very honored to have been selected to receive this art scholarship. I have been an artist for 8 years now. It has been very exciting seeing my own growth through my work. I will continue to work and push myself to keep improving. I...
