BIG ARTS recently announced its 2025 Performing and Creative Arts Scholarship recipients.
This year, the program awarded six local students, recognizing their outstanding dedication and artistic promise. The scholarship recipients were recognized at the Annual Art Vibe on June 14 on Sanibel.
“It’s an honor to support these outstanding students,” BIG ARTS Executive Director Lee Ellen Harder said. “Their creativity and drive are truly inspiring, and we look forward to the impact they’ll make in the arts world ahead.”
This year’s recipients are:
– Jordyn Barrett, Point Park University, pursuing a degree in dance
– Kareema Colson, University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, pursuing a degree in music
– Sarah Conley, Lynn Conservatory, pursuing a Bachelor of Music
– Hazel Fitzpatrick, University of Central Florida, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in music
– José Antonio Gonzalez, Florida Southwestern State College, pursuing associate’s degrees in science and art
– Kathleen Ireland, Boston University, pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting
Since 1998, the scholarship program has supported high school and college students from Lee County in their pursuit of higher education in the visual and performing arts. Each recipient exemplifies the commitment to excellence and creativity that BIG ARTS aims to foster in the community.
For more information, visit https://bigarts.org/programs/scholarships/.
To reach BIG ARTS, please email
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