The Dufferin Arts Council has awarded two Reed T. Cooper bursaries to local artists!
The Reed Cooper bursary is awarded annually to a midcareer visual artist(s) in Dufferin County who has been working professionally for a minimum of five years, and who displays a unique talent and a potential for excellence.
It was established by the Dufferin Arts Council’s (DAC) Artist Support Program to honour the artistic achievements of Reed T. Cooper and his many contributions to the local arts community.
“It’s always such an honour to be able to support our local, and already very talented artists,” said DAC Chair Warren Maycock.
“What amazing homegrown talent we have here in Dufferin.”
Emily Escoffery of Mono and Deb Menken also of Mono are this years recipients of the Reed T. Cooper Bursary.
Emily is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Ottawa and her current work is abstract visual art. This award will support her final thesis.
Deb is heading off to the East Coast for a specialized artist retreat with access to stunning scenery to help develop her painting skills in landscape and abstract.
