2016 RECIPIENT
JJ Harris
JJ Harris is currently attending Saint Ambrose University, in Davenport, Iowa majoring in Art History and a minor in Museum Studies. JJ has always been passionate about art and she has taken private art classes for thirteen years. In 2012 JJ had the opportunity to travel to Italy for two weeks and tour all of the amazing museums. Her hope is to be able to travel more when she is older, and view more of the worlds amazing artwork.
"I am so grateful to have been the first recipient of the Martin Samuel Eason Art Scholarship. His family has been kind to me, and I think this is an amazing scholarship to help keep Martin’s passion for art alive." - JJ Harris
2017 RECIPIENT
Sami Rossow
Sami is studying at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. A first year student, Sami hasn't officially declared her major right now, but she is thinking about majoring in Illustration. Sami loves creating textile designs and fashion designs. Occasionally she paints observational landscapes or creates abstract paintings with the theme of nature. She also likes to do a little bit of photography. Sami is currently thinking of going into textile design for her career.
2018 RECIPIENT
Lita Solbrig
Congratulations Lita Solbrig, Recipient of the Martin Samuel Eason Memorial Art Scholarship presented at the 2018 Bettendorf High Senior Awards Assembly in Bettendorf, Iowa.
She will be attending the University of Wisconsin- Platteville and majoring in Elementary Education while also playing volleyball there.
M S E ART SCHOLARSHIP GIVES BACK
Martin Samuel Eason Art Scholarship is a charitable organization devoted to financially assisting art students at Bettendorf High School in Bettendorf, Iowa. Together, we can make a difference for each student with a passion for the arts. Whether you want to contribute with money or time, read more about our work and learn how you can make a change today.
