The Art Guild of the Kennebunks recognized Kennebunk High School’s Elsa Liberatore for excellence in her artistic endeavors, awarding her a $500 scholarship to continue her education in the arts.

According to a news release, the scholarship is the highest honor given to an art senior at Kennebunk High School. The student who receives this award has demonstrated a commitment and dedication to their art education.

“This year, Elsa Liberatore was the recipient of the scholarship, and we couldn’t be prouder,” said Katie Mooney, visual arts teacher at Kennebunk High School, in the news release. “Elsa is a talented and well-rounded artist, contributing not only to the visual arts but also to theater and music. This is an outstanding achievement, as the curriculum and commitment are incredibly rigorous and time-consuming.”  

“I adore traditional art’s ability to combine beauty and creativity with education on the world around us,” said Liberatore after she learned she received the scholarship. “Whichever career path I embark on, I plan to use art to strengthen our society little by little through the power of artwork that engages and teaches us about valuable subjects. This generous scholarship will help me pursue this passion of mine at The New School in New York City.”

“The guild’s continuing interest in programs at Kennebunk High School reflect the importance of recognizing art as a generational endeavor,” sadi Wendy Gallart, vice president of Art Guild of the Kennebunks. “From one generation to the next, we keep art live and vital by sharing ideas and expertise among people of all ages and experience. We certainly welcome the talent and devotion that Elsa brings to us and the broader community.”