Elaine Smith Memorial Art Scholarship Inc.

02/17/2026

Miss Elaine shining brightly from heaven! Your love, talent and kindness shines through your children and through the decades of art students who studied with you during your lifetime! We continue to give annual art scholarship awards in your honor, like we promised you we would!❤️💫😌

Happy Birthday in heaven Elaine!!!!
We miss you very much!!!

08/07/2025

Absolutely.

07/30/2025

🎨 Invest in the Future of Art — Support the Elaine Smith Memorial Art Scholarship 🎨

Now in its 9th year, the Elaine Smith Memorial Art Scholarship Inc. continues to honor the life and legacy of a woman who believed deeply in the power of creativity to transform lives. Each year, we award scholarships to passionate, young artists in Monmouth County, New Jersey, helping them pursue higher education in the arts at the college of their choice.

Your donation directly supports local students as they chase their dreams, develop their talents, and bring more beauty and meaning into the world through their art. These scholarships are more than financial aid — they are a vote of confidence, a spark of hope, and a lasting investment in the creative voices of tomorrow.

Help us celebrate nine years of impact — and shape the next generation of artists.
Give today. Inspire forever.

Help support Elaine Smith Memorial Art Scholarship Inc. by donating or sharing with your friends.

07/30/2025

Woo hooo!!!! We have two winners!!!! More to come soon!!!!

06/18/2025

Art encompasses a wide range of human activities that involve creative or imaginative expression, often evoking emotional, conceptual, or aesthetic experiences. It can be found in various forms, including painting, sculpture, music, literature, and more.❤️

03/11/2025

We are raising money in memory of Elaine Smith to continue her legacy and love for all things relating to art, by providing scholarships to individuals interested in furthering their artistic education. 100% of the money raised will go to The Elaine Smith Memorial Art Scholarship Inc. and will provide at least one $500 scholarship each year to a Monmouth County student who has chosen to pursue a career in the arts.

It is Elaine's birthday today, and so we thought it a great day to raise some money for art education.
How donations will be used: We give at least one $500 scholarship to students from Monmouth County, NJ, who are registered to attend a college or university for art to help offset the cost of tuition and supplies. No donation is too small, and it all goes to the scholarships. Your generous donation of any amount will be greatly appreciated. You will be helping support the Arts in our community and help us encourage talented students to pursue an education.

08/18/2024

Congratulations to Julia Alexandre[]
and Mia DeMedici [], recipients of the 2024 Elaine Smith Memorial Art Scholarship!

Each Artist was awarded a
$500 scholarship to the college of their choice for demonstrating outstanding artistic achievement.
Best wishes for a bright future to both artists!

“Together we are changing the world one artist at a time!” Maire Tashjian

Pictured left to right:
Merrill Tilker-Around The Corner Art Center, ESMAS Trustee
Julia Alexandre- recipient
Mia DeMedidci- recipient
Maire Tashjian-President ESMAS
Amy Schindler-Secretary/Treasurer ESMAS

We accept and appreciate tax deductible check donations written to:

Elaine Smith Memorial Art Scholarship Inc.

Mailing address:

Around The Corner Art Center
290 Mounts Corner Drive
Freehold, NJ 07728
Attn: Merrill Tilker

www.aroundthecornerartcenter.com
click on: Elaine Smith Memotial Art Scholarship