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Louise Carty Memorial Scholarship

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Wickenburg Art Club

Louise Carty Memorial Scholarship

June 9, 1927 – March 4, 2021


Louise Carty was past president and lifetime member of WAC. We posted this statement upon her passing:

“We sadly note the passing of Louise Carty one of our most significant lifetime members. Louise was a devoted member, president, and mentor in our group. As noted in her obituary, Louise was instrumental in the purchase and renovation of the building we now occupy. This has set us apart from similar clubs and allows us to conduct workshops, provide an art gallery, studio for artists, art library, clay room and kilns, and more. Most importantly, Louise was supportive and inspirational to innumerable artists. She will be greatly missed.”

 

  •  Effective in 2025, Scholarships of $2000 may be awarded to graduating high school students to pursue their studies in art or an art-related field. The scholarship may also be awarded to a previous recipient in order to continue their art studies.
  • Children and grandchildren of WAC members are also eligible for scholarships.
  • Applications are on the Wickenburg High School website or may be downloaded. WAC Scholarship Application
  • Direct questions regarding the scholarship  to Donna Drake, WAC College Scholarship Chairperson at azdawna@yahoo.com. 

The hard work and volunteerism of WAC members is what makes this scholarship available to a deserving student. Supporting the arts in our community is one of the things that makes our fundraising efforts worthwhile!

 


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2026 Louise Carty Memorial Scholarship Recipients

This year, WAC increased the Louise Carty Memorial Scholarship fund to $2000 per year.


We're excited to announce two accomplished high school students and artists, Sara Gangl and Sloane Reynolds, as the 2026 recipients of the WAC’s Louise Carty Memorial Scholarship, each receiving $1000 to further their education in an art related field.

Sara Gangl (shown left with Donna Drake), an accomplished student, artist, and entrepreneur, lives in Congress, AZ.  Her expressive, colorful, and boldly painted art features animals and other subjects and is already sold at local gift shops. A 2026 graduate of the Wickenburg Christian Academy, Sara intends to improve both her business and artistic skills at Glendale Community College in Arizona.

Sloane Reynolds (shown right with Jeane Fleck) produces impressively creative, mature and technically adept artwork.  A highly successful student, she attends an early college programin Colorado. In addition to her artistic and academic accomplishments, Sloane served as an editor of the Front Range College literary magazine and she is the granddaughter of WAC past-President and Lifetime member, Jeane Fleck.
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2025 Louise Carty Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Our 2023 scholarship recipient, Katie Hefner (see below), received a continuing scholarship award of $1000 for 2025.
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2023 WAC College Scholarship Recipient - Katie Hefner

We are happy to announce that local student, Katie Hefner, has been awarded the annual Wickenburg College Scholarship for 2023. Katie is a senior at Wickenburg High School who will be attending the University of Arizona, majoring in Applied Humanities: Fashion Studies. Katie has a 3.5 GPA and is an active student involved in Yearbook, cheerleading, and other activities. She is a 9 year veteran of Camp Imagination. Katie submitted a lovely portfolio of her fashion designs. Congratulations, Katie!

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2022 WAC College Scholarship Recipient - Shayla Dalley

Our 2022 Scholarship went to Shayla Dalley who won her scholarship with her outstanding academic performance and portfolio of wildlife drawings and paintings.  Shayla is attending BYU-Idaho. 

 

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The Wickenburg Art Center is located just 2 blocks south of the downtown traffic signal at:

188 S Tegner

Wickenburg AZ 85390

928-684-0483

Gallery Hours  Tuesday-Saturday
10 AM to 4 PM
Closed Sunday and Monday