Arts Council Awards Scholarship to Norwalk Art Student

Norwalk High School graduate Lucas Schnoor is pursuing his artistic dreams, thanks in part to a scholarship from the North River Arts Council. Schnoor is in his freshman year at the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI).

The scholarship is the first awarded by the Warren County-based Arts Council, formed in 2020 to support artists and the arts. The scholarship fund was started by an anonymous donor and is designed to support high school artists in a Warren County community. Schnoor was nominated for the scholarship by his art teacher and North River Arts Council member, Angela Davidson.

“As an artist, Lucas is persistent in his desire to make art. He is not afraid to try new things and has a strong willingness to learn,” she said. “I am excited to be part of an organization that’s supporting young artists like Lucas.” 

Schnoor is now in his first year of classes at the Kansas City Art Institute. He left high school with a love for throwing ceramics on a wheel, but is currently taking art history classes and working in a variety of media as part of his exploration courses at KCAI.  

“Mrs Davidson has been there all the way, pushing me forward, giving me the best advice,”  said Schnoor at the November Council meeting, where he was awarded his scholarship, with Davidson looking on. “She’s impacted many students with her teaching skills and the person that she is.”

After graduation, he is interested in working in a studio environment, creating installations for private and public spaces, and primarily focusing on ceramics. He’s also interested in a post-graduate degree and teaching art. 

Norwalk High School graduate Lucas Schnoor (center) was recently awarded a scholarship to support his art education by the North River Arts Council, represented by Evan Hoyt, North River Arts Council President (left), and Angela Davidson, Norwalk High School Art teacher.