Presented to a senior who excels in visual arts, academic studies, and will continue the study of art in college; and has demonstrated commitment to school and community service.

“This piece was my final project for my Fall 2020 Drawing class at Pratt Institute. The composition depicts the entranceway of my parent’s house filled with wild animals in an almost Jumanji fashion. I wanted the piece to feel unexpected almost as if you had just opened the door to your house to find it filled with animals. The piece in itself is a study of many different animal anatomies as well as a study of perspective, light and shadow. It also allowed me to play around with a more illustrative and creative approach to a typical study, and take aspects of my personal life to incorporate into the composition. I enjoyed playing around with different textures and forms as well as the many expressive qualities of each of the animals. Overall I enjoyed creating this large scale piece, as it allowed me to explore this interesting balance between technicality and expression.” - Neo Haralambou

Presented to a senior who has consistently demonstrated excellence and commitment to the visual arts and plans to become an art educator.

“2020 has proven itself to be quite a rare experience for all of us. With the onset of the outbreak, my future in art became increasingly uncertain. I was granted admission to Pratt Institute after the country announced the Covid virus and everyone went into quarantine. Given that we most likely wouldn't have classes in person, along with the tuition, I felt for the first that it wouldn't be worth it to attend. Shortly after, to my surprise, I was awarded the Douglas Potter Scholarship. Having this security allowed me to accept this opportunity and realize how fortunate I am. I'm extremely excited for the future in my craft, a precarious pursuit at that. Art has always been a big part of my identity and life, I look forward to pursuing it as a career.” - Sara O’Brien

This scholarship to the School of Visual Arts is awarded to a senior for excellence in art, academic achievement, and a commitment to pursue a career in the visual arts. It provides four years of tuition.

Presented to a senior who excels in visual arts and academic studies, and who will be attending college to major in art.

Presented to a senior who has completed the Saturday Art Career Workshops with distinction and will continue the study of art in college.

Presented to a senior who has completed the Saturday Art Career Workshops with distinction and will continue the study of art in college.

Presented to a senior who demonstrates excellence in visual arts, with an interest in design, and will be attending college to major in art.

Presented to a senior who has completed the Saturday Art Career Workshops with distinction and will continue the study of art in college.

Presented to a senior who excels in visual arts, academic studies, and is committed to the study of art in college.

Presented to a senior who has consistently demonstrated excellence and commitment to the visual arts and plans to become an art educator.

Presented to a senior who has completed the Saturday Art Career Workshops with distinction and will continue the study of art in college.

This scholarship to Pratt Institute is awarded to a senior for excellence in art, academic achievement, and a commitment to pursue a career in the visual arts. It covers freshman year tuition.

Presented to a senior who excels in visual arts, academic studies, and is committed to the study of art in college.

Presented to a senior who excels in visual arts, academic studies and is committed to the study of art and design in college.

Presented to a senior who excels in visual arts, academic studies, and will continue the study of art in college; and has demonstrated commitment to school and community service.

This scholarship to the School of Visual Arts is awarded to a senior for excellence in art, academic achievement, and a commitment to pursue a career in the visual arts. It provides four years of tuition.

"I am so thankful and honored to receive the Dr. Paul Patane Award.  Since the award, my subway painting went up at the Metropolitan Museum and another is hanging at a brokerage house in New York.  It has been great.  I used some of the scholarship money to purchase books and art materials.  SVA is a wonderful school for students who are interested in the art world." - Prenz Deone Tupaz

"This award will assist me in the cost of tuition at The Fashion Institute of Technology. Even more importantly, this award provides me with an acknowledgement and confirmation that I am capable of being successful in the art world, and to have won it over many other applicants provides me with even more confidence. Prior to the award ceremony, Dr. Kahn told me that Ms. Clark Chermayeff designed playgrounds for children and introduced me to the designs by Mr. Chermayeff. I was very impressed by her well-known designs. This award has also given me the opportunity to be able to be recognized by such a renowned designer and become more aware of the potential of what a career in graphic design can be for me. And even before I have entered college, this award has provided me with the opportunity to meet such an esteemed person in the design field." - Kiana Hong

"It was a true honor to receive the Jane Curliano Mazzella Award.  The School Art League helps many young artists to see their potential and encourage them to keep on working just like it encouraged me.  This award is going to help me afford art supplies for art school and also is an award that keeps reminding me that I can achieve anything as long as I'm willing to do so.  I am truly thankful for this award, not only is it a great honor, but also helps me feel confident in my work." - Sofia Lypka

"Receiving the Art Education/Renee Darvin Award was truly an honor, and knowing that there are individuals who took an interest in my creative and professional potential as an artist and educator is very inspiring ... I would have never been able to say that I earned my place at Rhode Island School of Design alone, for it was only through the help of various institutions such as the School Art League that I have been able to find the means to be where I am and I am deeply thankful." - Chantal Feitosa-Desouza

"The scholarship I received in June of 2014 has given me the opportunity to study at the School of Visual Arts and also pay for supplies that are needed for me to continue making art." - Deja Martyr

"I am beyond grateful for this generous scholarship that has lessened my financial burden. It allows me to pursue my passion more comfortably knowing that I am supported by this scholarship. But above all, it has given me faith in myself to always try my best, have hope, and to remain passionate because opportunities like what the School Art League has provided may always come again in life. I thank the School Art League from the bottom of my heart!" - Michelle Wen

"My first year at The School of Visual Arts was, in short, insightful. At the start of the school year I was very nervous approaching a new major (Advertising) apart from what I had studied in high school (Illustration). However, my interest and passion for learning something new kept me going and I have learned so much. I am proud of the work I produced and value the lessons taught by my art professors. This great opportunity would not have been possible without the help of the Henry Wolf Scholarship. Without this scholarship, I would not have been able to study under working professionals in the field, nor would I  have met such wonderful and talented students as well. I am excited to start looking into internships that can further my education and ready me for working in the real world. I'd like to thank the School Art League for this once in a lifetime opportunity that has given me so much." - Jade Babolesay

"I will continue to pursue my dreams and pledges from that moment in Brooklyn High School of the Arts: I will climb the mountains, tall and wide, perhaps like Mt. Everest, and upon its peak I shall look upon a world not yet showered adequately enough in color. I shall paint among the clouds and make love to the rain with my brush." - Yucheng Chen

"It has been a little over a year since I received the Jane Curliano Mazzella Scholarship to the Fashion Institute of Technology.  In the three semesters that I have been attending FIT I've been exposed to advertising, packaging and exhibition design and considering majoring in Graphic Design for my bachelor's degree. I am grateful for opportunity to pursue my interests and expand the possibilities for my future." - Jaydee Joseph

“The Marcia Friedmutter Scholarship to Pratt Institute was the highlight of my senior year in high school and lifted a lot of stress off my shoulders freshmen year for college. The scholarship made me confident in my artistic abilities and made me unafraid to try new techniques and concepts. Most importantly I was able to dedicate more time to my school work, and I have therefore been able to grow as an artist because of it. I will always be extremely grateful to the Marcia Friedmutter scholarship.” - Sarah Mateo

"The SVA/Henry Wolf Scholarship provided the freedom to indulge in a world filled with possibilities without anxiety over financial need. I was caught by surprise when I heard the news about the award as I really wanted to study design at the School of Visual Arts. It inspired me and created a confidence that has pushed me into learning as much as possible. Ultimately I'm deeply grateful for this scholarship, as it is a milestone in my life as an artist." - Noel Nunez

"The award presented to me by the School Art League had great impact during my first few years of college. It gave me the confidence that any teen would need in making the transition from being a high school student to a college undergraduate. It also me helped me immensely with tuition and supplies. This allowed me to continue my education as an apprentice of the arts and an illustrator emerging into the world of competitive professionals." - Mandi La

"The award helped me ultimately decide my choice of college... The School of Visual Arts has taught me so much about the importance of hard work and self-drive and autonomy. It has thrown me many challenges and consequently helped me build character. The Henry Wolf Scholarship started this process of growth and discovery..." - Hoy Yi Leung

“I was 15 years old and kind of clueless. All I knew is I loved to draw. Growing up in NYC, I loved art and drawing. To my mom (a great mom who’s no longer with us), I was her pride and joy. So she’d tell me about ‘art competitions’ at the local bank with first place winning something like $100. More often, I took second place. Then in the ninth grade, I was advised of a ceremony honor. At the time, it was just another ‘school thing’ I had to attend. Recently, someone was interviewing me and asked me about medals and honors, and recognitions. I remembered this one medal I’ve always kept in a jewelry box, a medal I’d gotten when I was 15 years young (at that ceremony). I looked it up and was shocked. This is what I’d discovered: ‘Every New York City public high school principal is invited to nominate one student for each medal. The School Art League recognizes the accomplishments of high school art students by presenting them with historic bronze medals for artistic achievement at its annual awards ceremony at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Haney Medal is awarded to a ninth or tenth-grade student who has shown the most growth and potential in the field of art.’ Mind blown.”

Meet Jerry Capa, a 1943 Alexander Medal winner. When Jerry graduated in 1943 it was during World War II. He never received a medal, only a paper certificate, because metal was being conserved for the war effort.  Jerry is a graduate of Straubenmuller Textile High School in Manhattan which was named after the vocational education pioneer Gustave Straubenmuller. The school was later renamed Charles Evans Hughes High School.  

In 2016, Jerry attended the School Art League's 107th awards ceremony and was recognized from the podium and honored with a new Alexander Medal to replace the certificate he was given in 1943. Jerry is very proud of having received this honor when he was a young student artist. You can see him below holding his Alexander medal which is framed along with other awards he has received.    

Jerry spent his life and career in the visual arts and shares stories from his past in his handwritten account of his life, Memories with Few Regrets, as well as some examples of his art work (below). We are happy to celebrate Jerry Capa on our alumni page.