Congratulations to three Lincoln Academy art students who received scholarships from the Art at the Grill Program, Ella Appell, Clare Colburn and Maddy Scott. A portion of the dinner proceeds from the Grill’s Prix Fixe artist dinners have been used to fund these scholarships for students pursuing an art education or career.

 

Ella Appell will be studying art at SMCC this fall and transferring to MECA&D after two years. She says, “I am eager for the new opportunities and experiences college and the future has to offer, as I discover new things about myself and my work. Art is a means for self-fulfillment, inspiring the same joy I felt as a kid. I hope to pursue a career in the art field, specifically graphic design. I am determined to learn more about who I am as an artist, develop my own style, and continue to express myself through my art in a new chapter of my life.”

 

Clare Colburn has chosen an art and entrepreneurial Studies concentration program, focusing on ceramics and sculpture. She makes beautiful well-crafted pottery and sculpture, which began as an escape during the pandemic. “Now, as a ceramicist, my art is a celebration of my unwavering love for experimentation and the joy of the creative process. Through my work, I strive to push the boundaries of traditional ceramics, constantly challenging myself to explore new techniques, forms, and glazes. The labor-intensive nature of working with clay, from wedging and shaping to firing and glazing, requires patience, dedication, and a deep connection with the material. I find peace and joy in the meditative state that ceramics can evoke, as well as the satisfaction of seeing my visions come to life in tangible form.”

 

Maddy Scott plans to rent a local studio to keep her passion for creating big, expressive pots flowing. “Every piece I make is open to interpretation. I'm a firm believer that art can never be stuck with only one definition. The only planned part of my creation process is choosing the relative size I want, but once the clay hits the wheel it's all up in the air from there. I hope you can look at my pieces and see a story inside all from your own imagination.”