The DADA Scholarship Awards and Exhibition
The Edith Baker Art Scholarship Fund
To celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2005, DADA created The Edith Baker Art Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)(3), honoring Edith Baker a respected member of the Dallas art community and one of its founding members. Edith owned and directed The Edith Baker Gallery in Dallas for nearly 30 years before retiring in 2004. The Scholarship benefits Booker T. Washington High School seniors pursuing the study of visual arts. The award includes a professional exhibition of the winning works of art, awards reception and the opportunity for a DADA internship.
The Steven L. Green and Kenneth R. Craighead Jr. Fund for Arts and Education
In 2013, additional funds were generously added to the Scholarship Awards by The Steven L. Green and Kenneth R. Craighead Jr. Fund for Arts and Education. Gallery owner Kenneth Craighead, and partner Steve Green, opened The Craighead Green Gallery in 1992 and it is recognized as one of the finest contemporary art galleries throughout Texas and the Southwest, representing over 40 artists of all mediums.
The DADA Excellence in Art Award
In 2016 DADA added the DADA Excellence in Art Award sponsored by a Friend or Patron. The 2017 DADA Excellence in Art Award is provided by contributions made by friends, members and you.
The goal is to give young artists the opportunity for recognition, exhibition and scholarships. This juried exhibition features thirteen finalists from among Booker T. Washington High School’s best visual art students. The selection process was based on artistic originality, expression, technique, presentation and evidence of personal vision or voice.
2019 Texas Visual Arts Association – TVAA Award
2019 Artists – Alexis Aguilar, Payton LaGrone, Maddie Olsen, Leah Lara, Jeson Aviles, Katie Schuldenberg, Isabella Bruner, Ari Medina, Izzy Brown and Elisabeth Vaughn
Please support the 2020 Scholarship Awards and donate now.
*The Edith Baker Art Scholarship and Artist Career Development Fund is a tax exempt non-profit organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Cathy Drennan presenting 2019 awards at One Arts
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Awards Panel
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Award Statues
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Jeson Aviles receiving the Edith Baker Scholarship award from Edith Baker
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One Arts Plaza with student banners
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Jeson Aviles photograph "Idolization II"
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Kenneth Craighead, Ari Medina winner of the Craighead Green Fund for the Arts and Steve Green
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Isabella Bruner the DADA Excellence in Art award and Nancy Cohen Israel guest juror
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Leah Lara the TVAA award winner in front of her piece " 10 Hours"
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Awards Reception
Current Winners
Leah Lara
2019 Scholarship WinnerThe Texas Visual Art Association Award – $500 is awarded to Leah Lara – Since 2006 TVAA has been showcasing established artists and providing learning opportunities for emerging artists in its Dallas gallery in the Plaza of the... | Read More
Isabella Bruner
2019 Scholarship WinnerThe DADA Excellence in Art Award – $1,000 is awarded to Isabella Bruner – Created in 2016, this award is available to art students to help further their education in the arts and made possible by Mary Beaudry Gallery and Mary Tomás... | Read More
Ari Medina
2019 Scholarship WinnerThe Craighead-Green Fund for the Arts Award – $2,500 – is awarded to Ari Medina. In 2013 the Steven L. Green and Kenneth R. Craighead Jr. Fund for Arts and Education was added and sponsors an annual scholarship in support of young... | Read More
Jeson “Robynn” Aviles
2019 Scholarship WinnerThe recipient of the 2019 Edith Baker Art Scholarship Award – for $5,000 is Jeson “Robynn” Aviles. To celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2005 DADA created The Edith Baker Art Scholarship Fund honoring Edith Baker a founding... | Read More
Gabriela Noriega
2018 Scholarship WinnerGabriela is the recipient of the DADA Award of Excellence for $1,000. This award is made possible by DADA members and friends to recognize conceptual creativity and technical skill. This scholarship goes to an exceptional artist whose work... | Read More
Connor Coleman
2018 Scholarship WinnerConnor Coleman is the recipient of The Craighead Green Fund for the Arts Award – for $2,500.
The award provides an opportunity to further develop artistic vision through higher education.
Given to Connor for his excellence in... | Read More
Daniela Segovia
2018 Scholarship WinnerDaniela is the recipient of the 2018 Edith Baker Art Scholarship Award – for $5,000.
The recipient of this award shares a diverse cultural experience and unique personal vision of family and community through a specific quality of... | Read More
Jackson Daughety – DADA Excellence in Art given by Martin & Martin Design
2017 Scholarship WinnerJackson Daughety – DADA Excellence in Art Award – for $1,000. We would like to thank Monte and Georgia Martin with Martin & Martin Design (a fine art services co.) for supporting our art community and local artists by sponsoring... | Read More
Margaret King – 2017 Craighead Green Fund for the Arts
2017 Scholarship WinnerMargaret King – Craighead Green Fund for the Arts Award – for $2,500
The Steven L. Green and Kenneth R. Craighead Jr. Fund for Arts and Education supports young contemporary artists and provides an opportunity to further... | Read More
Julie Torres – 2017 Edith Baker Art Scholarship
2017 Scholarship WinnerEdith Baker Art Scholarship Award – for $5,000
Julie Torres is The recipient of the 2017 Edith Baker Art Scholarship and will be the first in her family to attend college. She is an advocate in our community and is an artist with a... | Read More
Past Winners
Reyna Flores, Mountain View College
2013 Scholarship WinnerReyna Flores is an emerging artist from Dallas, Texas. She currently is studying at Mountain View College where she is working towards her Associates in Art. Her art has been exhibited at the Bath House Cultural Center, the Latino Cultural... | Read More
Roy Martinez, El Centro
2013 Scholarship WinnerRoy Martinez was born in Chicago, Ill on Dec. 8, 1984. He moved from Chicago to Dallas when he was 10. He went to elementary school for a couple years in Mesquite, but then moved to Garland. He attended middle school and graduated from South... | Read More
Fernando Johnson, Brookhaven College
2012 Scholarship WinnerDADA presented its Edith Baker Art Scholarship to Fernando Johnson of Brookhaven College at a reception on Friday, Sept. 21 at Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. in Irving, Texas.
Fernando... | Read More
Michelle Reyes, El Centro College
2011 Scholarship WinnerDADA presented its Edith Baker Art Scholarship to Michelle Reyes, a visual art student from El Centro College of the Dallas County Community College District at a reception on Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 at The McKinney Avenue Contemporary, 3120... | Read More
Edith Baker Art Scholarship 2014 winner Avery Storms
2014 Scholarship WinnerEdith Baker Art Scholarship 2014 winner Avery Storms was a student at Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts. His art was exhibited at Norwood Flynn Gallery during DADA Spring Gallery Walk. The jury selected Avery for... | Read More
Edith Baker Art Scholarship 2014 winner Lesley Yruegas
2014 Scholarship WinnerEdith Baker Art Scholarship 2014 winner Lesley Yruegas was a student at Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts. Her art was exhibited at Norwood Flynn Gallery during DADA Spring Gallery Walk. The jury selected... | Read More
Edith Baker Art Scholarship 2014 winner Amber Skye Padilla
2014 Scholarship WinnerEdith Baker Art Scholarship 2014 winner Amber Skye Padilla was a student at Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts. Her art was exhibited at Norwood Flynn Gallery during DADA Spring Gallery Walk. The jury selected... | Read More
Joseph Racz – 2016 Edith Baker Art Scholarship
2016 Scholarship WinnerThe Edith Baker Art Scholarship Award for $5,000 was presented to Joseph Racz by Edith Baker, founding member of DADA and the Scholarship Awards. Racz is dedicated to art, and is attending Pratt Institute in the fall to pursue a BFA in... | Read More
Vivie Behrens – 2016 DADA Excellence in Art Award
2016 Scholarship WinnerThe DADA Excellence in Art Award for $1,000 was presented to Vivie Behrens – Behrens is an exceptional artist who believes in developing conceptually powerful images and marrying them with traditional techniques. She has an ambitious plan... | Read More
Lauren Kuehmeier – Craighead Green Scholarship Fund
2016 Scholarship WinnerFor excellence in voice and vision the Craighead Green Fund for the Arts Award for $2,500 was presented to Lauren Kuehmeier. The Steven L. Green and Kenneth R. Craighead Jr. Fund for Arts and Education was created to help young contemporary... | Read More
