In its 9th year, the ACNV Scholarship Program provides awards to students that have shown a desire to further their study and expertise in the creative arts.  The Visual, Literary and Performing Arts Award competition is open to any student who is a senior in high school and is either considering or seeking post-secondary education in visual, performing, or literary arts and attends one of the following high schools: Barry Goldwater, Boulder Creek, Cactus Shadows, Deer Valley, Liberty, Mountain Ridge, Sandra Day O'Connor, or Sunrise Mountain; or is a resident in areas of the north valley and is enrolled in a charter, home school or other Arizona approved school.

Interested and motivated students from all artistic and performing arts disciplines are highly encouraged to apply.  Applications are due by January 9, 2012.  View Press Release.

Congratulations to the 2011 Donna E Kublin Scholarship Award Winner, Madeline Pado:

Arts Council of the North Valley Announces

The Donna E. Kublin Art Scholarship Winner

(PHOENIX) – Madeline Pado was awarded the Arts Council of the North Valley, Donna E. Kublin Art Scholarship for artistic excellence in Photography.

Attending Sunrise Mountain High School, Madeline was described by the judges as an impressive young woman with great promise. “Madeline’s photos integrate musical arts into photography.  This creative approach was very impressive.  As well, Madeline has maintained an extensive regimen of extracurricular activities that showcase her dedication and commitment to achieving her goals,” said Linda Schwartz, co-chair of the ACNV Scholarships Committee.  Among Madeline’s activities is the varsity soccer team in which she serves as co-captain, concert choir, varsity choir and drama. In addition, Madeline is an honor student..

Madeline is interested in photojournalism and will be attending Arizona State University.

"I am greatly honored to receive this generous scholarship from the Art Council of the North Valley. This award will be an immensely beneficial aid to my pursuit of a photojournalism degree at Arizona State University. I cannot thank the ACNV enough--not only for their monetary support, but also for their expression of confidence in my artistic potential as well as their enthusiastic encouragement regarding my photography career goals."

The Donna E. Kublin Art Scholarship will be awarded to Madeline Pado on April 30, 2011 at the ACNV Picnic Under the Stars Event held at the Anthem Community Park.  In addition to the scholarship award, Madeline has been selected to photograph the event; adding to her already impressive portfolio.

The award is named after past President and Executive Director of the ACNV, Donna Kublin.   One of its founders, Kublin helped guide the organization during the first five years and continues to assist the new leadership team.  "I am deeply honored that the board has named the "Artistic Excellence Scholarship" after me", said Kublin.  "It was totally unexpected and heartwarming to be recognized in this special way."