The Tuscarawas County Art Guild Scholarship
Celebrating Artistic Potential: The Tuscarawas County Art Guild Scholarship
The Tuscarawas County Art Guild takes pride in supporting the next generation of artists through its annual Art Scholarship. This initiative began in 2001, thanks to a generous donation from Delores Peters. The first scholarship was awarded to Vivian Mosley, a dedicated mother who commuted to Pittsburgh to attend The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. She graduated with honors in 2003 and remains an active member of the Art Guild, giving back to the community that once supported her dreams.
In 2006, a significant contribution from the Marlite Company enabled the Guild to award two scholarships. Recipients Alexis Victor and Logan Phillips both graduated in 2012—Alexis with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from the Cleveland Institute of Art, and Logan with dual degrees in Arts and Media Communication from Asbury College in Kentucky.
Since its inception, the Art Guild has awarded fourteen scholarships to talented Tuscarawas County high school seniors and college students pursuing careers in the arts. Past recipients are shown below.
These talented individuals have gone on to explore diverse fields such as architecture, graphic design, digital arts, painting, interior design, art education, motion picture production, photo illustration, applied communications, and even tattoo art.
Looking ahead, the Tuscarawas County Art Guild is excited to present its 21st Art Scholarship to another deserving student in the summer of 2024. The scholarship is made possible through the generosity of private and corporate donors. If you'd like to contribute, please contact Karen Thornton at 330-327-8185.
2024 Art Scholarship Recipient
Isabell Pokladnik has been honored as the recipient of the 2024 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Scholarship. A student with ambitions to pursue graphic design, Isabell comes highly recommended for this award, notably by Laurel Lewis among others. The daughter of Adam and Vivian Pokladnik, Isabell has demonstrated exceptional leadership both in and outside of the classroom. She actively participates in various extracurricular activities such as the Marching and Symphonic Band, Steel Band, and Book Club, holding leadership roles in many of these groups.
Past Scholarship Recipients
Jessica Fish
2023 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Art Scholarship Recipient
In an extremely competitive year, Jessica Fish is the first Art Guild Scholarship winner from Newcomerstown High School and the 19th recipient. President of the Art Guild, Bill Koch awarded Jessica the scholarship at the Center for the Arts where her work was on display during the Scholastic Senior Show & TCAG Scholarship Presentation.
She is highly recommended by Jeffrey Baker, her high school art teacher, for any position of work, leadership, education, or any other capacity in which she can spread her excitement and share her talents with others. The board of the art guild unanimously voted for Jessica as our 2023 winner. Jessica will apply her abilities, positivity, and intellect to her studies in Art Education at Ohio University.
Lee and Tonya Fish of Newcomerstown are both supportive and proud of their daughter, Jessica Fish!
Rylie Steele
2020 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Art Scholarship Recipient
Rylie is a 2020 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and is
currently attending the main campus at Kent State University where she is pursuing a degree in Art Education. She is the daughter of Todd and Evy Steele of New Philadelphia.
Madison Miller
2016 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Art Scholarship Recipient
Madison Miller a graduate of New Phila High School who is attending the Kent Tus branch majoring in art education. Daughter of Ronnie and Michelle Miller of New Philadelphia.
Anna Winn
2022 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Art Scholarship Recipient
It is with great pride, that not only her parents, Joshua and Julia Winn, but her grandparents Bud and Melanie Winn have for this multi-talented daughter and granddaughter. Anna Winn graduated in the spring from New Philadelphia High School where was described by instructor Heather Agar as an outstanding artist and visual thinker who is among her most driven students. Anna is currently applying those skills learned in the classroom to her major in Art Therapy at Asbury University this fall.
Brooke Sommers
2019 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Art Scholarship Recipient
Brooke is a 2019 graduate of Dover High School, and she will be attending Kent State University in the fall to pursue a career in art education. Currently, Brooke resides with her parents, Lisa and Rodney Sommers of Dover.
Taylor App
2018 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Art Scholarship Recipient
Taylor will be attending Kent State Stark majoring in painting in the fine arts department. Her parents are Gary and Maria App of Bolivar.
Emily Alander
2021 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Art Scholarship Recipient
Emily Alander was awarded the 17th Art Scholarship at the Art Signing, May 12 at the Ezekiel Project. Vivian Mosley, the first scholarship winner in 2001, presented her with the scholarship of $1,000. Emily is a graduate of Indian Valley School district where she received numerous art awards in the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibit and the Scholastic Arts competition. She is highly recommended to be a great ambassador for the art scholarship at Kent State University where she will major in Art Education. The Art Guild is proud of our long tradition of supporting local students who have chosen a career path in the Visual Arts. Emily resides with her parents, Eric, and Tonya Alander of Port Washington.
Rachel Immel
2016 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Art Scholarship Recipient
Rachel Immel a Dover High School senior who will attend Bowling Green in the fall majoring in digital art. Daughter of Shaun And Jennifer Immel of Dover.
Alyssa Ritter
2017 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Art Scholarship Recipient