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 2026 Grant Recipients!
Neli Ouzenova, Barren County High School
Beth Reitmeyer, Drakes Creek Middle School
Julie Pedigo, Hiseville Elementary School
Ashley Browning, Eastern Elementary School
Monica Thornton, Butler County Middle School
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.
