Clay has always been Dawson’s favorite medium, and at the Coldwater Arts 3D Art Open Studio, he’ll finally have the chance to sculpt anything and everything.
Dawson’s hearing loss has been a part of his whole life, as he was diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss at age 7 months. His hearing aids were fitted just three months later, and at 6 years of age Dawson was able to receive bilateral cochlear implants. After completing 10th grade, his parents knew he had a creative side when out of all the classes Dawson attended, art classes were the ones he participated in the most.
This is what caused his parents to believe Coldwater Arts would be the perfect place for him to dive into anything from ceramics to glass and sculpture. With AG Bell’s Arts and Sciences Award, Dawson will be able to mold his future as a creative and academic.
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2026 Arts & Sciences Award scholarship. Apply by February 16, 2026, to gain access to programs that help students participate in after-school, weekend or summer programs to enrich language and develop skills in the arts or sciences.
Dando forma a su verano: la historia de Dawson
La arcilla siempre ha sido el medio favorito de Dawson y, en el Coldwater Arts 3D Art Open Studio, por fin tendrá la oportunidad de esculpir todo lo que se le ocurra.
La pérdida auditiva siempre ha formado parte de su vida, ya que le diagnosticaron pérdida auditiva bilateral a los 7 meses de vida. Le pusieron audífonos tan solo tres meses después y, a los 6 años, Dawson pudo recibir implantes cocleares bilaterales. Después de terminar el décimo grado, sus padres se dieron cuenta de que tenía una vena creativa, ya que, de todas las clases a las que asistía, las de arte eran en las que más participaba.
Por este motivo, sus padres pensaron que Coldwater Arts sería el lugar perfecto para que conociera distintas disciplinas, desde la cerámica al vidrio y la escultura. Con la beca de Artes y Ciencias (Arts & Sciences Award) de AG Bell, Dawson podrá moldear su futuro como creativo y académico.
Actualmente, está abierta la convocatoria de solicitudes para la beca de Artes y Ciencias 2026 (2026 Arts & Sciences Award). Presente la solicitud antes del 16 de febrero de 2026 para acceder a programas que ayudan a los estudiantes a participar en actividades extraescolares, de fin de semana o de verano para enriquecer el lenguaje y desarrollar habilidades en las artes o las ciencias.
