Foundation Awards Scholarships to Future Artists and Designers
From Left to Right: Barbara Norgaard-Reid, Art Scholarship Committee Chair: Kalyani Blackwell; Emilia Thorn; Elise Peck; Lily Pederson; Susanna Lee; Alexandria Ashley; Fiona Stinson; Lucy Stinson; Mollie Michaels; Samuel Rimando; Daphne Koetje; Grace DeSoto; Jayme Pineda
Not Pictured: June Decasso; Isabel Luke
The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation awarded more than $50,000 to 15 students pursuing careers in creative fields
The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation recently celebrated the achievements and aspirations of its 2026–27 scholarship recipients at a special reception held Wednesday, June 3, at Art Works in Edmonds. The event honored 15 talented students pursuing degrees in arts-related fields.
This year, the Foundation awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships from its endowment fund to students whose studies span a wide range of creative disciplines, including animation, architecture, medical illustration, environmental design, theater production and design, interior design, film production, and digital art. These programs not only help students refine their artistic skills and build professional portfolios, but also provide pathways to meaningful careers in the creative industries.
Each year, the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation supports emerging artists who have graduated from a high school in the Edmonds School District boundaries or who are studying art at Edmonds College. Scholarship recipients may apply for renewal funding annually while continuing their arts education toward a bachelor's degree.
This year’s recipients:
New Recipients:
Elise Peck
Fiona Stinson
Jayme Pineda
Lily Pederson
Renewals:
Mollie Michaels
Daphne Koetje
Isabel Luke
Samuel Rimando
Lucy Stinson
Alexandria Ashley
Kalyani Blackwell
June Decasso
Grace DeSota
Susanna Lee
Emilia Thorn
Festival attendees will have an opportunity to see the promise and creativity of these students firsthand. One work from each recipient's portfolio will be showcased in the Gallery during the Edmonds Arts Festival, offering visitors a glimpse into the next generation of artists, designers, and creative professionals.
Through its ongoing scholarship program, the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation continues its commitment to nurturing artistic talent and investing in the future of the arts community.
Money for these scholarships is raised through donations, a portion of the profits earned from the yearly Edmonds Arts Festival and the fundraising efforts of the Foundation; which includes Edmonds Arts Festival Sponsorships and ticket purchases for the Celebrate the Arts Party. Click here to donate. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click here. To learn more about the Celebrate the Arts Party and to buy tickets, click here.
