Myra Dwyer Young Artist Grant Program
The Myra Dwyer Young Artist Grant is awarded annually to area art teachers to support and encourage the creativity and artistic expression of South Central Kentucky’s art students. We hope this resource contributes to the meaningful pursuit and development of young artists.
Congratulations to the 2025 Grant Recipients!
Susan McCloud, Art Teacher at Briarwood and Cumberland Trace Elementary Schools
This photo features (from right to left): Scott Jones (Principal, Briarwood Elementary School), Susan McCloud (Grant Recipient and Art Teacher), and Paul Johnson (President, ArtWorks Inc.).
Jada Roy, South Warren High School
This photo features (from right to left): Matt Deaton (Principal, South Warren High School), Jada Roy (Grant Recipient and Art Teacher), and Paul Johnson (President, ArtWorks Inc.).
Leigh-Ann Young, Art Teacher at Jennings Creek Elementary school
This photo features (from right to left): Nicholas Lowe (Principle, Jennings Creek Elementary Art school), Leigh-Ann Young (Grant Recipient and Art Teacher), and Paul Johnson (President, ArtWorks Inc.).
Makayla McMillian, Monroe County High School
This photo features (from left to right): Melissa Emberton (Principle, Monroe County High School), Makayla McMillian (Grant Recipient and Art Teacher), and Paul Johnson (President, ArtWorks Inc.).
Recipients of Artworks, Inc. Young Artist Grant Program
2025
Myra Dwyer Young Artists Grants presented to:
Susan McCloud, Briarwood and Cumberland Trace Elementary Schools
Makayla McMillian, Monroe County High School
Jada Roy, South Warren High School
Leigh Young, Jennings and Cumberland Trace Elementary Schools
2024
Young Artists Grants presented to:
Makayla McMillian/Monroe County Middle School
Sarah Vetter, Barren County Middle School, BGISD
Jerry E. Baker Foundation for the Scholastic Arts and Writing program.
2023
Young Artists Grant Program Exhibition at SKYPAC presented by Shelly Clark, Warren County Schools and Jennifer Sims, Hart County Junior High School.
2022
Casey Bates, Art Teacher, South Warren High School, Bowling Green, KY
2020
Butler County High School, Morgantown, KY
Monroe County High School, Tompkinsville, KY
2017
FFOYA House
2016
VSA of Kentucky - Delaire Rowe, Director
2015
Greenwood High School, Bowling Green, KY - Kim Soule, Art Teacher
2013
Boys and Girls Club of Bowling Green, KY
About Myra Dwyer
Myra Dwyer was a founding member of ArtWorks, Inc. She was instrumental in creating out website and she served as secretary and treasurer for several terms. Her commitment to our organization and the community was steadfast. Myra was such a wonderful person she made us all feel like we were her best friend. She is dearly missed.
Help Our Cause
If you would like to make a contribution to the Young Artist Grant Program, you may submit it through PayPal to artworksbgky@gmail.com or mail to P.O.Box 66, Bowling Green, KY 42102. Your generous tax-deductible donation will help fund our mission.
Picture: 2023 YAGP Exhibition at the Downing Museum for 100th Scholastic Arts and Writing Exhibition.
