MCAEEF
The MARGARET CLARK ART EDUCATION ENRICHMENT FUND (MCAEEF) is the Art Education fundraising segment of the REDLANDS ART ASSOCIATION (RAA) a 501 (c) 3 organization. It was created to honor the late Margaret Clark who was a well-loved Art teacher at the University of Redlands, and an active member of the Redlands Art Association. She was instrumental in guiding many young men and women to pursue a career in Art education as well as developing their artistic skills. She was fond of stating to students “you don’t have to draw between the lines” She was particularly fond of encouraging young children to develop their natural creativity.
To fulfill and continue Margaret’s mission, MCAEEF has, for many years raised funds through generous donations and various fundraising events. These funds are used to award art education projects, supplies and teachers in our schools and community. Scholarships are also awarded to Elementary and High School students.
“Art is not just for artists. Success in art gives a child greater self-esteem. Then he or she can learn better.” – Margaret Clark
Grant and Scholarship Recipients
Grants and Scholarships provided by RAA- MCAEEF, for 2023-24 school year
Orangewood
High School
Best in Show ($75)
Dariana Medina,"Meowna Lisa"
Painting
First place ($40)
Jasmyn Sousa Vanderpool, "Self Portrait in Disguise"
Second place ($25)
Dariana Medina, "Self Portrait''
Third place ($10)
Maya Lopez, "Yokai Interpretations"
Honorable Mention:
Dariana Medina, "Flower Girls"
Travis Venegas, "Patterned Fish"
Cristian Rolle, "Ink Sampler"
Mixed Media/Sculpture:
First place ($40)
Brandon Corado, ''Antlered Skull"
Second Place ($25)
Igzaibeher Ben Mikael, "Little Bro"
Third Place ($10)
Kennedy Navarette, “Kitty’s Starry Night”
Honorable Mention:
Katie Nguyen, “Power Puff Girl”
Natali Venura, “KAWS Icon”
Redlands East Valley
Wade Macharelli ($600)
Alex Gardner ($100)
Isbel Ramos Aguirre ($100)
Sarai Starkweather ($100)
Redlands High School
Excellence in Art ($600)
Yichen Gao
Excellence in Art ($100)
Natalie Cho
Senior Class Award ($50)
Rotem Kalmanovich
Junior Class Award ($50)
Christianna Serna
Sophomore Class Award ($50)
Gavin Hutchens
Freshman Class Award ($50)
Felicia Na
Art Class Award ($50)
Naomi Shaha
Drawing Class Award ($50)
Valerie Na
Sculpture Class Award ($50)
Alyssa Pool
Ceramics Class Award ($50)
Morganne Christenson
Honorable Mentions ($25)
Celso Nguyen
Grace Wang
Dior Negrete
Arelly Martinez
Developing Artist Award ($25)
Christa Jussicha
The Grove School
Senior Scholarship ($600)
Elaine Spencer
Best in Show ($60)
Elaine Spence, “Art Box”
2-Dimensional Awards:
First Place ($50)
Aislin Henry "Converse"
Second Place ($30)
Elise Schniter "Sunflower"
Third Place ($20)
Sophia Collins "Creative Virus”
Honorable Mention:
Emerson Oliver, “Not an Audi R8”
Hunter Sanchez, “Eyes on the Prize”
Dylila Thongkham, “The Small Wall”
Sophia Collins, “Leaves a Plenty”
Sophia Collins, “Remington Steele”
Elise Schniter, “Abstract Watercolor”
Ella Blauth, “Leaf”
3- Dimensional Awards
First Place ($50)
Jeremy Lowe, “1976”
Second Place ($30)
Ruby Widman, “Butterfly Paradise”
Third Place ($20)
Lyla Tolksdork, “The Most Beautiful Mug”
Honorable Mention:
Charlie Owerkowicz, “Mexican themed Sugar Skull”
Reyna Moore, “Volkswagon Bus”
Sophie Ceci, “Sunflower Days”
Our major fundraising event is the REDLANDS CINEMA CLASSIC (RCC) a film series which began in 1999. Annually, eight Foreign, Art or Specialty films are screened at the LOOK cinemas in Redlands. Over the past 25 years this event has become a favorite among movie patrons who appreciate good quality films that feature many aspects of life from around the world. All net proceeds of this series benefit art education.
In 2019 we created the YOUTH ART EXPO (YAE) to showcase the creativity of students from kindergarten to 12th Grade by inviting them to participate in a Juried Art competition, similar to adults, FREE of charge with cash prizes. It was an outstanding success with over 170 entries. Each entrant received a certificate of Recognition.
Click here to see YAE HIGHLIGHTS
