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james c. Lentz & WSI Art scholarships |
James C. Lentz Memorial Art ScholarshipThe WSI awards the James C. Lentz Memorial Art Scholarship annually to an Indiana high school senior pursuing a degree in the visual arts. As part of our nonprofit outreach each year, we enlist WSI volunteers by forming a scholarship committee to evaluate the scholarship applications and select a recipient in Jim's memory. Jim Lentz was a founding member of WSI, a talented artist and enthusiastic educator who taught art at Arlington High School for more than two decades. The Lentz Scholarship honors his legacy of engaging young people to pursue their artistic goals. It enables them to build skills, expand their creativity and develop their message in order to connect with and inspire their audience. The video below reveals more about Jim and his lasting impact. |
2025 Lentz Scholarship & WSI Art Scholarship RecipientsWSI is pleased to award three $1,000 scholarships to Indiana High School graduatesHaven Weyer is the recipient of the James C. Lentz Memorial Scholarship and Abigail Tauriainen and Abigail Chris are each awarded the WSI Art Scholarships. These young women expressed surprise and appreciation for receiving these scholarships which will help to reduce their financial burden. Congratulations to all of them. Check out examples of their work below. James C. Lentz Scholarship Recipient for 2025Haven Weyer, Forest Park Jr/Sr High School, Ferdinand, INHaven will be attending the University of Southern Indiana to pursue a degree in art education. Congratulations Haven! Examples of Haven Weyer's Artwork |
"Lemonade" - Graphite | "Flo's Cafe" - Prismacolor | "Crafted in Color from Easel to Oven" - Alcohol Markers and Prismacolor |
A portion of Haven's Artist Statement: "I believe art is all around us, but many people overlook its importance. I want to help students see the value of creativity and encourage them to express themselves through art. Teaching will allow me to share what I love and make sure that art continues to inspire future generations. Art is also a way for me to express myself. Seeing how my work can inspire or uplift others makes it even more meaningful to me. I am applying for this scholarship because I am passionate about art and dedicated to making a difference through teaching."
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WSI Art Scholarship Recipient for 2025Abigail Chris, Northridge High School, Middlebury, INAbigail will be furthering her art education at Taylor University majoring in studio art. Congratulations Abigail! Examples of Abigail Chris' Artwork |
"Earthly Things" - Watercolor | "Dancer" - Colored Pencil | "Growing" - Oil Pastel |
A portion of Abigail Chris' Artist Statement:
"Through my art I hope to make things beautiful and make beautiful things. I hope to reach people emotionally through my artwork by creating work that they can feel and connect with. In the future I plan to expand my boundaries and push my creativity. I am majoring in art to continue to grow and find myself as an artist. I find inspiration in nature, movement, and feelings of being confined." |
WSI Art Scholarship Recipient for 2025Abigail Tauriainen, Lawrence Central High SchoolAbigail will be furthering her art education at Indiana University majoring in comprehensive design. Congratulations Abigail! Examples of Abigail Tauriainen's Artwork |
"Catch of the Day" - Watercolor, Colored Pencil, Newspaper | "The Heron" - Linoleum Block Print | "The Triad" - Watercolor, Colored Pencil |
A portion of Abigail Tauriainen's Artist Statement: "I’ve been enamored by the colors, textures, and movement of the world since I was a child. Many of my works heavily feature animals, plants, or landscapes as representations of the natural world, while also including human factors. The complex relationship between human constructions and the natural environment is often the central contrast in many of my pieces, as I believe that it is one of the most vital conflicts in our world." |