Siteworks Scholarship $2,500

Awarded on an annual basis, the Siteworks Outstanding Artist Scholarship was created by Jean-Pierre Veillet ’97, a PNCA alum and owner and founder of Siteworks Design/Build firm in Portland.

Shannon Willis ’13

“Sexnology,” by Shannon Willis ’13. Photo via the artist’s website.

William Jamison Scholarship $1,500

Awarded on an annual basis, the William Jamison Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of William Jamison, a passionate supporter of the arts and a devoted member of our community. Jamison, a well-known Portland art dealer who passed away in 1995, was pivotal in the development of Portland’s River District and in founding “First Thursday,” Portland’s monthly, art-focused street fair.

Courtney Coles ’13

Self portrait by Courtney Coles ’13. Photo via artist’s website.

Wilbur Larson Scholarship $1,200

Awarded on an annual basis, the Wilbur Larson Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Wilbur Larson, a passionate supporter of the arts and a devoted member of our community. Larson and wife Carole Smith-Larson were some of the Pearl District’s first residents and helped develop the blocks around Irving Street and PDX Contemporary.

Rachael Pearson ’15

Painting by Rachael Pearson ’15. Image via the artist’s blog.

Helen Director Scholarship $1,200

Awarded on an annual basis, the Helen Director Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Helen Director, a passionate supporter of the arts, devoted member of our community, and mother to Arlene Schnitzer.

Kristi Krueger ’14

“Self-portrait,” by Kristina Krueger ’14. Image via Homeroom.

Nancy Tonkin Scholarship $1,000 each

Awarded on an annual basis, the Nancy Tonkin Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Nancy Tonkin, a passionate supporter of the arts and a devoted member of our community.

Gabi DeLeon-Larson ’14 and John Summerson ’15

“Jambon d’ardennes” by Gabi DeLeon-Larson ’14. Image via the PNCA Illustration Department Tumblr.

“The Writing Process” by John Summerson ’15. Video via the artist’s website.

Nancy Tonkin Scholarship $500 each

Awarded on an annual basis, the Nancy Tonkin Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Nancy Tonkin, a passionate supporter of the arts and a devoted member of our community.

Morgan Carver ’14 and Molly O’Leary ’15