Grade 12 Students Awarded Scholarships for Excellence in Creative Arts
Nova Scotia high school students showcased their creativity and skill today, June 14, at a ceremony for the Minister’s Awards for Creative Excellence in the Arts.
The awards, for Grade 12 students who want to pursue post-secondary studies in the creative arts, were presented at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in Halifax.
“Education in the arts provides valuable experience and helps our young people develop new skills,” said Becky Druhan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. “Nova Scotia has a long history of creative arts that have been passed down through families for generations. Congratulations to all participants, and I wish you all the best as you move on to post-secondary education.”
The awards include four scholarships for excellence in music, film and video, visual arts and performing arts.
Michael Young, a student at Strait Area Education Recreation Centre in Port Hawkesbury, received the Charlie A’Court Scholarship for Excellence in Music. It is valued at $500 and includes a mentorship opportunity with Mr. A’Court, an award-winning Nova Scotia musician and songwriter.
The Award for Excellence in Film and Video and a $1,000 scholarship went to Jayden Cutler of Prince Andrew High School in Dartmouth.
Al Tran, a student at Prince Andrew High School in Dartmouth, is the recipient of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Award for Excellence in Visual Arts. The scholarship is for $1,000.
Glace Bay High student Ethan Walter will receive a $1,000 scholarship for the Award for Excellence in Performing Arts.
Quotes:
“I am very appreciative to receive this award and recognition. The award will not only help financially with my education, but it will provide a mentorship with Charlie A'Court. Mr. A'Court is an award-winning East Coast artist, and I believe his mentorship is invaluable. These awards for the arts are awesome because of the recognition from our peers and fellow artists. Artists work very hard honing their craft, practising and performing whenever we can. These awards provide validation. I’m pumped for the future.”
– Michael Young, recipient of the Charlie A’Court Scholarship for Excellence in Music
“The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is thrilled to once again work with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to support the Minister’s Awards for Creative Excellence in the Arts. We are honoured to help provide support to young artists, from our youngest campers to these award-winning students pursuing creative arts in their post-secondary studies.”
– Sarah Moore Fillmore, interim Director and CEO, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Quick Facts:
- finalists and runners-up in each of the four categories receive a cash prize
- the Province partnered with the art gallery and Mr. A’Court on the awards
Additional Resources:
Minister’s Awards for Creative Excellence in the Arts: https://novascotia.ca/creativeaward/