• Abdullah Pathan, Chantilly High School
• Jennifer Phan, Falls Church High School
• Tessa Speek, South Lakes High School

The awards were presented by Douglas Brammer, Chairman of the Board, Arts Council of Fairfax County. We had the honor of being joined by one of the Uphoff daughters, Linda Uphoff, during the awards ceremony and reception.

Congratulations go out to the winners.

From left to right:
Douglas Brammer, Board Chair, Board of Directors, Arts Council of Fairfax County; 2010 Uphoff Scholarship Winners Abdullah Pathan, Jennifer Phan, and Tessa Speek;  Howard Uphoff's daughter Linda Uphoff

Uphoff  Scholarship artist Jennifer Phan and Linda Uphoff standing in front of the winner's artwork in the gallery.

Uphoff Scholarship artist Abdullah Pathan and Linda Uphoff standing in front of the winner's artwork in the gallery.

About the Uphoff Scholarship Program:

Howard Uphoff, who was born in 1909, wanted to study art when he graduated from high school but could not afford the tuition.  At the age of 59, Howard revisited his dream to become an artist.  Taking day and evening classes, he worked hard and became a prolific artist in the Washington DC area mounting many successful one-man shows and exhibitions while winning local recognition.

When the Arts Council of Fairfax County was given the wonderful gift by Howard Uphoff's daughters, the Arts Council established this scholarship fund to assist high school students in their fulfillment of their dream for artistic training.

You can learn more about the program here.