2026 Nassau County High School Scholarship

by Grace Lucarelli | Feb 1, 2026 | Past Events, Scholarships for High School Students

2026 Nassau County High School Scholarship

Generously sponsored by the Kazickas Family Foundation

THE ART GUILD is pleased to sponsor scholarships for graduating seniors who attend high school in Nassau County. Scholarships will be awarded to students who will pursue the visual arts following their high school graduation, and who have demonstrated their commitment to any of the visual arts. This includes, but is not limited to: drawing, painting, sculpture, fashion design, set design, photography and architecture. If you are in theater/set design, you must have had a major part in the design and creation of the described sets/props etc. Award recipients will be selected by The Art Guild. All decisions are final.

DEADLINE: April 14th, 2026

AWARDS CEREMONY: Members Showcase Friday, June 5, 6-8pm

Criteria

Students who apply MUST be graduating seniors
Applicants must attend high school in Nassau County
We welcome drawing, painting, sculpture, fashion design, set design, and photography. If you are in theater/set design, you must have had a major part in the design and creation of the described sets/props etc.
You must submit a jpg of each of the five artworks in your portfolio and describe your creative process

Submit Application

Congratulations to the past 2025 NCHS winners

Andrew Mo, Carolina Villadiego, and Kseniya Khodjakhanova

2025 Nassau County High School Scholarship

by Grace Lucarelli | Feb 6, 2025 | Past Events, Scholarships for High School Students

2025 Nassau County High School Scholarship

Generously sponsored by the Kazickas Family Foundation

DEADLINE: April 7th, 2025

AWARDS CEREMONY: Members Showcase June 6th, 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 NCHS winners

Andrew Mo, Carolina Villadiego, and Kseniya Khodjakhanova

Syosset High School

Andrew Mo

Ever since I could hold a crayon, art has been a constant in my life, evolving from a cherished pastime into a powerful means of self-expression. Through volunteer work with the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center (TRSAC), I’ve used art to inspire awareness and action, from creating conservation-based exhibits to repurposing beach litter into impactful installations, I thrive in collaborative spaces where artists fuel each other’s growth and passion. Whether chiseling away in a late night studio session or leading a community exhibit, I’m driven by the belief that visual art can connect people and catalyze change.

Lynbrook High School

Carolina Villadiego

Art has always been a form of visually expressing my emotions and connecting with myself. I have always had a hard time speaking or writing but when I create art, the possibilities are endless and I feel free. Playing with different mediums and techniques has helped me explore my identity and over time my love for art has grown. I made a lot of art last year for classes but when they were over, I still wanted to create more which helped me decide to study the visual arts.

Syosset High School

Kseniya Khodjakhanova

I plan to pursue a career in visual arts, focusing on cultural identity, social issues, and personal storytelling. I aim to attend an art school or university with a strong fine arts or illustration program to refine my skills. My experience at the Tashkent State Museum of Arts sparked my interest in curatorial work, so I am open to museum or exhibition design opportunities. Ultimately, I hope to create art that fosters connection and conversation while exploring themes of identity and heritage. Whether through fine art, illustration, or cultural work, I want my creativity to make a meaningful impact.

2023 Kazickas Family Foundation Art Scholarship

by Grace Lucarelli | Jun 12, 2022 | Scholarships for High School Students

Kazickas Family Foundation Art Scholarships

for High School Seniors in Nassau County

2023 Kazickas Family Foundation Scholarship Winners

The Art Guild is pleased to offer three Kazickas Family Foundation $1,000 Art Scholarships for graduating seniors who attend high school in Nassau County and will pursue the visual arts following their high school graduation. The scholarships were funded by a generous donation by Marceil and John Kazickas of The Kazickas Family Foundation. Applicants have demonstrated their commitment to any of the visual arts, including but is not limited to: drawing, painting, sculpture, fashion design, set design, photography and architecture.

2023 Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to the 2023 recipients. Our scholarship judge, Stephanie Navon-Jacobson, reviewed all the applications and artwork and selected the three recipients. Marceil Kazickas of the Kazickas Family Foundation presented the scholarships to:

Natalie Hayes – East Rockaway High School
Julie Nabet – Locust Valley High School
Georgia Na- Great Neck South High School

Great Neck South High School

Georgia Na

Overgrown

Georgia Na- Great Neck South High School Acrylic paint, oil paint, air dry clay, collage, wood on canvas 20 x 6

Figure Drawing

Georgia Na- Great Neck South High School marker on paper 18 x 24

Mind Space

Georgia Na- Great Neck South High School graphite on paper 18 x 24

Again and Again

Georgia Na- Great Neck South High School clay, glaze, mod podge 4 x 8.5

Soul(Seoul) Walker

Georgia Na- Great Neck South High School acrylic paint and pen on paper 5 x 5

Locust Valley High School

Julie Nabet

Croon & Cradle

Julie Nabet-Locust Valley High School Soft pastel, Watercolor, Colored pencil, Embroidery, Unstretched canvas, Ribbon 35 x 20

Disjointed

Julie Nabet-Locust Valley High School Colored pencil, Gouache, Dried flower, String 16 x 5

Dormant 2023-01-05 4.47.20 PM

Julie Nabet-Locust Valley High School Ceramic clay 6 x 7

Open Me Carelessly

Julie Nabet-Locust Valley High School Colored pencil, Watercolor, Unstretched canvas, Lace 12 x 7.5

The Husband Stitch

Julie Nabet-Locust Valley High School Muslin fabric, Air dry clay, Yarn, Soft pastels, Wire, Ribbon, Lace, Fabric 11 x 4

East Rockaway High School

Natalie Hayes

Hideout

Natalie Hayes- East Rockaway High School Mixed Media 15 x 20

I Just Need Sleep

Natalie Hayes- East Rockaway High School Mixed Media 17 x 12

No Way Out

Natalie Hayes- East Rockaway High School Painting 15 x 20

An Endless Chore

Natalie Hayes- East Rockaway High School Mixed Media 30 x 24

Take Me Way Back When._

Natalie Hayes- East Rockaway High School Mixed Media 12 x 20

2022 Recipients

Congratulations to the 2022 recipients. Our scholarship judge, Dawn Lee, reviewed all the applications and artwork and selected the three recipients. Dawn Lee and Marceil Kazickas were present to award the scholarships to:

Nahla Beltran – Bethpage High School
Anjali Gauld – Manhasset High School
Yiqi Tan – Great Neck South High School