Pictured: Scholars (back row L-R): Emmalee Bunnell, Samantha Tanelli, Danae Tran, Lillian Fox, Noelle Prouty, Harrison May. Standing in front of them: scholarship committee co-chairs Debra Altshul-Stark and Tonya Eubank.

Arts Advocates is pleased to announce that eight Sarasota and Manatee county students have each been awarded $5,000 scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year. The scholarship program awards students whose studies include visual and related arts, dance, writing, music, theater, and architecture. All scholarship monies are generated through Arts Advocates activities and donations. To learn more about or become a member of Arts Advocates, visit ArtsAdvocates.org.

Pictured: Scholars (back row L-R): Emmalee Bunnell, Samantha Tanelli, Danae Tran, Lillian Fox, Noelle Prouty, Harrison May. Standing in front of them: scholarship committee co-chairs Debra Altshul-Stark and Tonya Eubank.