The Tuscarawas County Art Guild Scholarship
Striving to Celebrate the Artistic Potential of our Young Community
The Tuscarawas County Art Guild takes pride in supporting the next generation of artists through its annual Art Scholarship. This initiative began in 2001, thanks to a generous donation from Delores Peters. The first scholarship was awarded to Vivian Mosley, a dedicated mother who commuted to Pittsburgh to attend The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. She graduated with honors in 2003 and remains an active member of the Art Guild, giving back to the community that once supported her dreams.
In 2006, a significant contribution from the Marlite Company enabled the Guild to award two scholarships. Recipients Alexis Victor and Logan Phillips both graduated in 2012—Alexis with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from the Cleveland Institute of Art, and Logan with dual degrees in Arts and Media Communication from Asbury College in Kentucky.
Since its inception, the Art Guild has awarded (now) Twenty-one scholarships to talented Tuscarawas County high school seniors and college students pursuing careers in the arts.
These talented individuals have gone on to explore diverse fields such as architecture, graphic design, digital arts, painting, interior design, art education, motion picture production, photo illustration, applied communications, and even tattoo art.
Looking ahead, the Tuscarawas County Art Guild is excited to present its 22nd Art Scholarship to another deserving student in the summer of 2026. The scholarship is made possible through the generosity of private and corporate donors.
If you'd like to contribute, please contact Karen Thornton Via
Email: karen46kag@msn.com or Call 330-327-8185.
If you’re interested in applying for the 2026 Scholarship, please
Print the Form Below
and email to: deb@direct2shirt.com by the deadline of Friday April 17, 2026.
Past Scholarship Awardees
2025 Recipient
Kiersten Creighton
Kiersten has been honored as the recipient of the 2025 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Scholarship. She plans to attend *** College and will continue her art career.
2024 Recipient
Isabella Pokladnik
Isabella has been honored the 2024 recipient of the TCAG Scholarship. She plans to attend Ohio University to peruse a degree in Graphic Design.
2023 Recipient
Jessica Fish
Jessica Fish was the first Art Guild Scholarship winner from Newcomerstown High School proudly.
Lee and Tonya Fish of Newcomerstown are both supportive and proud of their daughter, Jessica Fish!
2022 Recipient
Anna Winn
Anna Winn graduated in the spring from New Philadelphia High School where she was described by instructor, Heather Agar, as an outstanding artist and visual thinker, and is among her most driven students. Anna is currently applying those skills learned in the classroom to her major in Art Therapy at Asbury University this fall.
2021 Recipient
Emily Alander
Emily Alander was awarded the 17th Art Scholarship at the Art Signing, May 12 at the Ezekiel Project. Vivian Mosley, the first scholarship winner in 2001, presented her with the scholarship of $1,000. Emily is a graduate of Indian Valley School district where she received numerous art awards in the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibit and the Scholastic Arts competition. She is highly recommended to be a great ambassador for the art scholarship at Kent State University where she will major in Art Education. The .
2020 Recipient
Rylie Steele
Rylie is a 2020 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and is
currently attending the main campus at Kent State University where she is pursuing a degree in Art Education. She is the daughter of Todd and Evy Steele of New Philadelphia.
A Huge thank you to all our sponsors that provide the ability to give these students a leg up for the future of their art careers.
Brooke Sommers
2019 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Art Scholarship Recipient
Brooke is a 2019 graduate of Dover High School, and she will be attending Kent State University in the fall to pursue a career in art education. Currently, Brooke resides with her parents, Lisa and Rodney Sommers of Dover.
Taylor App
2018 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Art Scholarship Recipient
Taylor will be attending Kent State Stark majoring in painting in the fine arts department. Her parents are Gary and Maria App of Bolivar.
Rachel Immel
2016 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Art Scholarship Recipient
Rachel Immel a Dover High School senior who will attend Bowling Green in the fall majoring in digital art. Daughter of Shaun And Jennifer Immel of Dover.
Alyssa Ritter
2017 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Art Scholarship Recipient
Alyssa will be attending Tusc. Kent State University to continue her education in Interior Design.
Madison Miller
2016 Tuscarawas County Art Guild Art Scholarship Recipient
Madison Miller a graduate of New Phila High School who is attending the Kent Tus branch majoring in art education. Daughter of Ronnie and Michelle Miller of New Philadelphia.