Award Recipients

DEPARTMENT OF STUDIO ART 

Heiman-Rosenthal Award

Joseph P. Nichols '24  was born in Lewisville, Texas and grew up on a horse farm in Pilot Point, Texas. He graduated from Tioga High School and came to Dartmouth originally as an economics major. Paul began Studio Arts at Dartmouth through an Architecture 1 course with Professor Kawiaka. Since then, Paul has continued a study in modernist theory through sculpture, painting, drawing, and architecture. He plans to move to California after graduation to continue his artistic studies.

Perspectives on Design (POD) Award

Julia Y. Lee '24 was raised in Falmouth, ME, where her grandma's teachings led her to immerse herself in textile crafts like crocheting, knitting, and sewing. Her early exposure to creativity, combined with experiences at her parent's sushi restaurant, shaped her into a versatile multimedia artist. Now residing in Atlanta, GA, Julia blends her passion for textile mediums with clay, painting, and printmaking, showcasing diverse influences in her work. After graduation, she plans to stay in Hanover as a studio art intern at Dartmouth College to continue her artistic exploration.

Tristan Mateu Planelles '24 was raised in Salt Lake City, UT. He initially pursued a major in Chemistry and officially pivoted his focus to Studio Art during the Fall of 2022. Mateu has a concentration in drawing and printmaking and is interested in incorporating found objects and material into his work. Outside of class, he has spent several years independently learning the fundamentals of garment design and construction. After graduation Mateu will spend his summer in Stanley, Idaho before moving to New York to continue developing his creative practice.

W. David Dance Fine Art Award

Lily M. Gray '24 grew up in Concord, Massachusetts, and has been making art for as long as she can remember. Lily's concentration in Studio Art has been printmaking with a focus on etching, and she hopes to continue her obsession with print into the future. In addition to studio art, she majored in geography, studying sustainable agriculture, water systems, and GIS. After graduation, Lily will move to Somerville, MA, where she hopes to work in climate science, continue her art-making practice, and explore the local printmaking scene.

Tristan R. MacDonald '24 was born and raised in Central New Hampshire. He developed a love of art at an early age from watching videos of his grandfather painting and working with his mother who also paints. Tristan graduated from New Hampton School in 2020. Tristan's main concentrations in Studio Art have been painting and intaglio printmaking and he hopes to continue working with these in the future. After graduation Tristan will continue at Dartmouth College as a Studio Art Intern before departing to pursue an MFA.

Amla V. Rashingkar '24 is graduating from Dartmouth in 2024 with degrees in Math and Studio Art. She is from Sunnyvale, California, and art has always been a major part of her life. She is mainly interested in drawing, painting, and digital art but hopes to experiment with more three- dimensional work in the future. She is also fascinated by numbers, geometry, and the intersection of STEM and art. When not making art, she can be found exploring the outdoors, reading science fiction, or spending time with her friends and family. After graduating, she plans to move to Chicago to work for a startup.

Robert Read Prize

Joseph P. Nichols '24 was born in Lewisville, Texas and grew up on a horse farm in Pilot Point, Texas. He graduated from Tioga High School and came to Dartmouth originally as an economics major. Paul began Studio Arts at Dartmouth through an Architecture 1 course with Professor Kawiaka. Since then, Paul has continued a study in modernist theory through sculpture, painting, drawing, and architecture. He plans to move to California after graduation to continue his artistic studies.

Annie R. Qiu '24 was born in the US but has lived most of her life in Shanghai, China. Annie graduated from Shanghai American School Pudong in 2020. At Dartmouth, Annie is a double major in Computer Science and Studio Art. Annie works primarily in painting and sometimes in sculpture and printmaking to explore themes of diaspora, belonging, and personal histories. After graduation, Annie will further develop her art practice as an intern for the Studio Art department before starting a software engineering job.

Peyton W. Bond '24 was born in Bermuda, a tiny island that instilled a playful and go-with-the-flow attitude to both her art and life. She grew up just outside of Philadelphia and graduated from The Agnes Irwin School in Villanova. A fan of collaging mediums every which way, Peyton is currently captivated with video and installation work. Next year, Peyton plans to remain local as a studio art intern, continuing to experiment and explore her artistic practice.

Wolfenden Fine Arts Prize

Jovani H. Orta '24 was born and raised in the west side of Chicago, where he began drawing at a young age. Jovani graduated from Intrinsic Schools in 2020. Jovani's main concentration is painting, but incorporates printmaking and sculpture into his work. He uses a wide variety of mediums like oil paint, cardboard, pastels, paper mache, and more. After graduating from Dartmouth, Jovani hopes to move to New York City to pursue more art opportunities.

Kamama G. Eidson '24 is from Tahlequah, OK. Kamama graduated from Tahlequah High School, in Tahlequah. Kamama's recent concentration in studio art has been ink drawing, although they also like working with wood.

Molly C. Rouzie '24 was raised in Williamsburg, Virginia, but currently resides in Deltaville, Virginia. She graduated from Hampton Roads Academy with a concentration in humanities and visual arts. At college, she is double majoring in Studio Art and Italian and minoring in Art History. Molly has been immersed in the arts at Dartmouth. This year, she interned at the Hood Museum in campus engagement and curated student work in BVAC through the Class of 1960 fellowship. Molly's studio practice concentrates in figurative oil painting. After graduation, Molly will continue developing as an artist in the Studio Art Department's internship for the next academic year.

Melissa Hurlock Hobson Brown Award

Erik G. Siegel '26 was born in Jakarta and was raised in Bithlo, Florida with his two sisters. After graduating from East River High School, Erik began creating art upon matriculation at Dartmouth College, concentrating in sculpture, painting, and printmaking. Post-B.A., Erik hopes to continue their artmaking, eventually pursuing an M.F.A. and becoming a professor.

Class of 1960 Curatorial Fellowship Award

Sophia M. Scull '25 was born and raised in Seattle, WA. She focused on acrylic painting from a young age and discovered her passion for photography in high school. Sophia graduated from Mercer Island High School in 2020 and spent the next year exploring and photographing U.S. national parks before beginning formal study of art as a Studio Art major and Art History minor at Dartmouth. After graduation, Sophia will pursue a career in photojournalism centered on wildlife conservation and environmental protection.