ArtsaRound Gives Scholarship To Teays Valley Graduating Senior

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CIRCLEVILLE – ArtsaRound, a local non-profit supporting the arts, announces Nolan Lupfer as the winner of the 2026 Collegiate Art Scholarship. Nolan is a graduating senior at Teays Valley High School and was nominated by his teacher, Jody Hall.

This scholarship is awarded to a local student who is pursuing professional instruction in any form of art at the post-secondary level. This scholarship is competitive and open to all schools in the county.

Students could be nominated by any teacher related to the arts, including band, chorus, visual art, consumer sciences or industrial arts. In addition to a portfolio highlighting their artistic talents, applicants submitted an artist statement outlining their artistic vision, goals, passion for art and community involvement.

Nolan plans to study architecture at Kent State University. In his application, he said, “Through my experience creating and viewing visual art, I’ve learned a lot about myself and what my future holds. I’ve developed a deep passion and appreciation for art and its impact on others.”

Nolan’s artwork has won Best In Show at Teays Valley High School and placed in shows at ArtsaRound and Pumpkin Show. He plans to use his artistic abilities to serve others with artistic designs that people enjoy being in.

At Teays Valley High School, Nolan is the National Honor Society treasurer, Athletic Leadership Council vice president, and captain of the cross country and tennis teams. He is active in Student Council, jazz band, Team 23 Drug-Free Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and a pep club leader.