Easton resident and Joel Barlow High School student is among eight local high school students to have received the prestigious Friends of Weir Farm Art Scholarship which is presented to local graduating seniors who expect to pursue a career in art.
The monetary award and certificate are awarded to students to recognize achievement in visual art, encourage artistic talent, and foster the creative spirit. The award honors the legacy of American Impressionist Julian Alden Weir and the generations of artists who created art at Weir Farm National Historical Park, America’s National Park for Art.
Vassallo was chosen by Joel Barlow High School’s Art Department. The other award recipients are Titiana Sanango of Bethel, Alisson Gavidia Perdomo, Brien McMahon, Amelia Espinal of Danbury, Albert Manes, John Jay of Katonah-Lewisboro, NY, Leonardo Santangelo of Norwalk, Chelsea Bonnie of Ridgefield and Max Reznik of Wilton.
The awards were presented as part of each of the schools’ senior award ceremonies which took place in late May and early June.
Friends of Weir Farm, an all-volunteer, not-for-profit, works to engage the community in a deeper appreciation of Weir Farm National Historical Park, raises funds to enhance the visitor experience, and fosters the next generation of park stewards. As the official philanthropic partner of this national park, the Friends support projects and programs that promote the natural, recreational, and cultural resources that make it unique. Friends of Weir Farm NHS is a registered 501(c)(3) under the I.R.S. Tax Code and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
To learn more about Friends of Weir Farm visit their website and follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/friendsofweirfarm.
