ESTEVAN — The Estevan Arts Council hosted its annual bursary presentation ceremony on June 18 in their art room at the Estevan Leisure Centre.
Fifteen students applied for and received up to $100 to go towards their art summer camps. Most of them made it to the awards ceremony and were celebrated by Estevan Arts Council members and their parents.
"We're thrilled to have 15 people apply for scholarships this year. So now that you know that you received a scholarship, pass the word on because we would like to give out more scholarships if that is possible. We love to see all you young musicians and artists being able to go off and do some camps," said Allison Holzer, the head of the scholarship committee with the arts council.
Award recipients were Sydney Lainton, Madelyn Grobbink and Taylor Ellis, who will attend the Drewitz School of Dance summer camp; Bly Rucks, Kaylee Bowey, Emma Grobbink and Layla and Piper Stark, who will spend time at the Act 2 Souris Valley Theatre camp; Claire and Lily Podovinnikoff, who will go to the Colour My World Estevan Art Gallery and Museum camp; Jacob Pyra, Harrison and Harper Eskra, who will experience the Kenosee Lake Kitchen Party; Lucas Schott, who will enjoy Sterling Studios' summer camp; and Mahaley Fonstad, who will go to the International Peace Gardens' music camp.
Before receiving their awards, students shared their aspirations for the summer and what they hope to learn from their upcoming experiences.
Holzer said they are excited about having so many kids applying this year and are looking forward to having even more next year.
