Edith Baker Scholarship 2008 Winner Pepper Ellett – April 19, 2008 Gallery Walk. Photo by Erin Waters.

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.

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.