Winner of The Third Annual Edith Baker Art Scholarship and Artist Career Development Fund for 2008
Pepper Ellett

Edith Baker Scholarship 2008 Winner Pepper Ellett - April 19, 2008 Gallery Walk

Photo by Erin Waters

"Sophie," 8" x 26," Mixed Media by Lauren "Pepper" Ellett, winner of the 2008 Edith Baker Scholarship

In early 2008, DADA’s scholarship committee, reviewed materials submitted by high school senior applicants, narrowing to finalists, and later choosing Pepper Ellet as the winner.

Besides a cash award, Ms. Ellett had an exhibition at DADA’s Spring Gallery Walk show at Norwood Flynn Gallery, an opportunity to choose a mentor-for-a-day, and the chance to pursue a summer internship with a DADA member. 

View more photos and read more about the 2008 Spring event.

Click here to read about DADA's 2009 Edith Baker Art Scholarship and Artist Career Development Fund Recipient, Maria Cortes.

Edith Baker Art Scholarship and Artist Career Development Fund

To celebrate its twentieth anniversary in 2005, the Association created the Edith Baker Art Scholarship and Artist Career Development Fund, which annually benefits a graduating senior from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Along with a financial award, the student's work is highlighted in an exhibition at a member gallery with the rest of the class's work in May. The student also participates in a mentor for a day program and summer internship. Winners to date have included Maria Cortes, Pepper Ellett, Gustavo Galvan and Everett Brown.