Seaford Senior Earns Art Supervisors Scholarship

Emma Edzards' painting of Taylor Swift wins recognition at Nassau's All-County art show.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:18pm

Seaford High School senior Emma Edzards has been awarded a $200 scholarship from the Art Supervisors Association for her painting of recording artist Taylor Swift with a 'glitch' effect, which was displayed at the Nassau's All-County art show.

Why it matters

The scholarship is a recognition of Edzards' years of hard work and commitment to her artwork across multiple art classes at Seaford High School, showcasing her passion and talent as an artist.

The details

Edzards has taken a wide range of art courses at Seaford High, including Introduction to Art, Photography 1 and 2, Digital Art, Drawing and Painting, and AP Art. Her scholarship-winning piece was one of two dozen Seaford student works displayed at the Nassau's All-County art show.

  • Edzards' artwork was displayed at the Nassau's All-County art show this spring.
  • Edzards was awarded the $200 scholarship during the All-County exhibit's opening ceremony.

The players

Emma Edzards

A senior at Seaford High School who has a passion for art and has taken a wide range of art courses, including winning a $200 scholarship from the Art Supervisors Association for her painting of Taylor Swift.

Curtis Tripoli

Edzards' AP art teacher, who has seen her commitment and hard work across multiple art classes.

Michael Kerr

The adviser for the National Art Honor Society at Seaford High, of which Edzards is a member.

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What they’re saying

“Her commitment to her artwork is unwavering. She's always locked in.”

— Curtis Tripoli, AP Art Teacher

“She's an artist. It's her personality and her passion.”

— Michael Kerr, National Art Honor Society Adviser

The takeaway

Edzards' scholarship win highlights the value of arts education and the importance of nurturing young artistic talent, as she has demonstrated her dedication and skill across a range of art disciplines at Seaford High School.