CATHERINE KISTENMACHER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2010

A permanent scholarship fund was established in 2008 as a memorial to Catherine Kistenmacher who had chaired the EPAA scholarship committee for nearly twenty years. The fund provides an opportunity for patrons to give a tax-deductable contribution in Mrs. Kistenmacher’s memory to benefit worthy high school graduates from El Paso who seek to further their education at colleges or art schools.

Each year for the past twenty-two years the El Paso Art Association has awarded two scholarships to students graduating from El Paso high schools who planned on attending college to major in the visual arts. That tradition continues with some exciting modifications for 2010.

EPAA EL PASO COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The art contest was open to all El Paso County graduating High School seniors. The entries were diverse in media, subject matter, and style showing the fabulous new artistic talent emerging in our area. Congratulations to all the winners:

Best in Show Catherine Kistenmacher Memorial Scholarship Award $750 to Pablo Hernandez, Hanks HS for “Nest”

EPAA Scholarship Awards:
1st Place $500 to Pablo Alcala, El Dorado High School
2nd Place $400 to Martha Beatriz Cruz, Mission Early
3rd Place $300 to Stephanie Alonzo, El Dorado High School
Highly Commended $250 to David Parades, El Dorado High School

Rio Bravo Watercolorists awarded five students with $100 scholarships and nine students received merchandise awards donated by Miguel Varela, Carmen Navar, The Art Center and ELS Photography.

All participants received a one year membership to the EPAA.

Thanks to Al Borrego, EPAA President, co-chairs Stephanie Conroy and Laurel Roberts, and Pat and Katie Foss at Crossland Gallery. With the enthusiasm already generated, this new show promises to be a wonderful annual event for the local high school students!