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Designed to support students' further artistic growth annually, the Highland Galerie Young Artsists in Residence Scholarship sends aspiring student artists from Columbus State University to a summer residency program of their choosing. This residency offers students an opportunity to study their craft and practice under new teachers in an unique environment with other artists from around the world.
Highland Galerie is excited to announce Madison frady and melissa harris as its 2026 recipients. The Highland Galerie Scholarship will see these artistS connect with and expand their passions in ceramics and photography at the Penland School of Arts & Craft in North Carolina.
The scholarship seeks to nurture both learning and engagement, as the Galerie hopes to showcase a range of work each recipient accomplishes throughout their residency. Please stay tuned for more details on this year's scholarship recipients as well as other community-driven initiatives spearheaded by Highland Galerie.
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ZOEE RASSO
Zoee Rasso is a painter, illustrator, animator, and print maker currently working towards her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Painting at Columbus State University.
Her work focuses on exploring nature and movement, often concerning topics of environmentalism and conservation. Birds remain a primary subject of her work, having fascinated her with the ideas of flight and free spirit since childhood.
During her time at CSU, she has completed two studio internships with artist Joe Sanders, has had her work displayed in several exhibitions in the Schley Gallery, and is a three-time recipient of the Friends of Art Funding Future Artist Award.