Irwin Scholars

The William Hyde and Susan Benteen Irwin Scholarship Fund was established in 1986 and has grown to over $700,000 generating fifteen annual merit scholarships furthering the art education of select UC Santa Cruz art students. “These scholarships are considered as recognition given by the faculty to the top 5% of the program,” comments Norman Locks, Chair of the Art Department. The Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery’s annual exhibition of Irwin Scholars features painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, installation, and mixed media. 2003 Recipients are: Erica Allen, Mike Cross, Julia DeGuzman, Eric Deschenes, Michelle Lee, Brooke Lober, Tim McLynch, Carrie Maseredjian, John Olsen, Kim Seiferheld, Kasey Smith, John Swanson, Annie Tucker, Azucena Varela, and Claire Woods. The 2003 Irwin Scholarship exhibition is on view in the Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery from May 21 through June 14. The opening reception is Wednesday, May 21 from 5–7 p.m. and will include an awards ceremony. For more information on the Irwin Scholars, please see enclosed “Statements from the Artists.” The Gallery is located at Porter College, UCSC. Gallery hours are Tuesday–Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. The gallery is wheelchair accessible and admission is free. Parking is free on weekends. Group tours are available by appointment at (831) 459-3606.

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