Graduates from three Milford high schools received the Milford Arts Council’s Endowment Scholarships.
Recipients of the Milford Arts Council Endowment Scholarship and their mothers recently met at the MAC in downtown Milford. From left: Lisa Abruzzo, Maria Abruzzo, Sarah Paulus, Angela Paulus, Kailani Banasik and Elisete Banasik. Contributed photo.
The students and their mothers recently met at the MAC’s downtown venue and office space in Milford to network and share their future goals.
Kailani Banasik, a graduate of Platt Tech. Contributed photo.
Kailani Banasik, a graduate of Platt Tech, will be attending Montserrat College of Art in Salem, Massachusetts, to major in illustration. Banasik got her start in illustration around age 7. When asked about her artistic ability, she said, “I always grew up with art. When I was younger my dad did airbrushing, so I guess it’s just in my blood.” She hopes to learn more techniques such as 3D and CADD while in college that will aid her in future endeavors.
Maria Abruzzo of Jonathan Law High School. Contributed photo.
Maria Abruzzo, of Jonathan Law High School, hopes to pursue a career in Illustration. She uses varied media and styles. Abruzzo shares her love of the arts with several of her siblings and plans to major in visual art at The University of Hartford.
Sarah Paulus of Jonathan Law High School. Contributed photo.
The Jonathan Law High School recipient, Sarah Paulus, is headed to Georgia’s Savannah College of Art & Design. She hopes for a possible career in advertising after majoring in photography and graphic design. She has been an avid and talented photographer since she got her first camera at age 13.
A fourth student, Joseph A. Foran High School graduate Joshua Bernardo, was not present but also received a MAC Endowment award. He plans to major in animation at Wellesley or The University of the Arts.
“It’s a joy to do this each year as part of our mission to provide audiences, students and artists with opportunities and experiences in the arts that enlighten, enrich and entertain,” said MAC Executive Director Paige Miglio. “We are amazed by the talent in our area, and we love to encourage young creativity and watch it grow. The MAC Endowment was established to promote and nurture the arts in Milford and surrounding communities, helping the community to thrive.”
The MAC Endowment offers grants and scholarships to local student artists. The scholarships are based on interest and talent in the arts, as well as academic excellence.
Jacqueline Munk, Chairman of the MAC Endowment Committee comments, “We congratulate all of our scholarship recipients and wish them all the best in their future endeavors.”