Awardees
Since 2002, the Dewar Arts Awards have funded over 300 artists in a wide range of disciplines. Find out more about them here. You can also find a selection of Awardees’ work on our Showcase page.
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Kari is a dedicated performing artist, whose Award enabled her to pursue her dream of attending drama school. -
Rosie Lavery is an accomplished soprano from Glasgow who is determined to become an international performer
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Christopher is a promising flautist and an ambassador for fair access in the arts.
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By the age of 13, Alexis had proven herself to be an accomplished pianist and violinist, and was selected to lead the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland.
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Amy is an award-winning Tenor Horn player, whose skill and determination gained her a place at the Royal Northern College of Music.
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Frances combines music and design to explore the possibilities for immersive and interactive composition.
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Joshua is an award-winning trombonist with a passion for teaching and community outreach.
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Melek Ipek moved to Scotland from Turkey, and from the age of four began to demonstrate exceptional capacity as a pianist.
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Whilst studying at St Mary's Music School as a chorister, Tallulah began playing saxophone and discovered a love of jazz music. She went on to study jazz saxophone at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, supported by a Dewar Arts Award.
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Born in Romania, Daniel moved to Scotland at the age of 13 and is determined to show that with hard work and dedication, anyone can achieve their dreams.
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Symone learned the trombone as part of Sistema Scotland's 'Big Noise' programme, and now hopes to give back to others through performance and teaching.
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Kirsty Craig is an accomplished dancer and multi-faceted perfomer with a capacity for singing, acting and teaching
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An aspiring actor, Luke believes his working class Glasgwegian upbringing has given him the positivity and tenacity to succeed
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Demonstrating natural talent and flair for dance, Karah began her award-winning career from the age of three.
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Liam is a highly accomplished tenor from Perth, who credits the leaders of his hometown community choir for nurturing his talent for music.
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Jennifer received a Dewar Arts Award to enable her to study dance and musical theatre at her dream college.
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Irina moved from Romania to Glasgow, to study in the BA Performance in BSL and English at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
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Alyth's Dewar Arts Award enabled her to study drama at the Guildhall School - something she considers a life-changing experience
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Shola is a Scottish-Nigerian writer who in 2018 was selected as Cove Park's Scottish Emerging Writer.
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Kirsty is an exceptional musician who has performed with orchestras and freelance at high profile events.
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Ross is a clarinettist and saxophonist whose exceptional talent has been demonstrated through spirited, exhilirated performance.
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Colin is an exceptional opera singer who is passionate about performing solo and as part of an ensemble.
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When studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Emma identified the need to purchase her own bassoon in order to develop fully as a musician.
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Grace was chosen to participate in a prestigious residential Song Masterclass, and with the support of the Dewar Arts Awards was able to accept the opportunity.
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By the age of 14, Lewis had developed his skills as a percussionist to the level of an undergraduate.
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Rennie is an award-winning clarinettist who has worked with critically-aclaimed conductors.
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Rachael is a theatre performer and practitioner of great promise, who is passionate about making work with and for young audiences.
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A highly experienced operatic performer, Stephanie's Award supported her in her postgraduate studies at the RNCM.
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Ewan worked tirelessly to gain the experience he needed as an actor for a place to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
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Hugh is an award-winning cellist who has performed in every major concert hall in Britain.
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Jean is an award-winning textiles designer who gained a First Class Honours Degree from Gray's School of Art
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Leona is an actor and musician hailing from Crieff, who gained a prestigious place to study at the Montview Theatre School in London.