On Saturday, April 18th, the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts awarded $45,000 in scholarships to 15 students from across Louisiana.
At a special luncheon in New Orleans, these talented juniors and seniors accepted their scholarships, had their original artwork on display, and were treated to special presentation by author Wendy Rodrigue.
Congratulations to our 2015 Art Contest Finalists!
The 15 scholarship winners with Jacques Rodrigue at the Art Contest Luncheon in New Orleans.
Sterling Anderson, our 1st place senior, was awarded a $6,000 scholarship.
Skyla Blady placed first for the juniors. Her painting will be featured in posters for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundations’ upcoming free music festivals.
Click here to view a complete list of the scholarship winners in the 2015 Art Contest.