Priscilla Rose Talent Award
The Priscilla Rose Talent Award is an annual award of $2,000 for talented students in the arts.
Preference is given to year-round youth of Grand Isle County. The award is also open to working artists who seek instruction or participation in arts activities that will enhance their skills, knowledge, and creativity.
This award was established by Robert Foley of North Hero in 2012 in loving memory of his wife Priscilla Rose, a supporter of Island Arts for many years. Applications are accepted year-round and announced in summer. Winners are proudly displayed in the annual Island Arts brochure.
Past Recipients
2022 Abby Lee, South Hero; violin
2021 Abby Lee, South Hero; violin
2020 Abby Lee, South Hero; violin
2019 Jackson Chairvolotti; Grand Isle; classical guitar
2018 Cierra Pepin; Grand Isle; music
2017 Lucia Bird-Matarazzo; South Hero, ballet
2016 Lucia Bird-Matarazzo; South Hero, ballet
2015 Caroline Prefontaine
2014 Josiah Vincent
2013 Marlowe Newman
2012 Cierra Pepin (first recipient)
Requirements
- Island Arts looks for evidence of serious commitment to learning new skills or achieving greater proficiency or experience in the applicant’s area of interest.
- A letter of support from someone who knows about the applicant’s talent.
How to Apply
To apply for a Priscilla Rose Talent Award, please complete the online application, or print and mail the PDF paper application. Please answer the questions and include an additional sheet of paper if needed for additional information.
