On view May 30 - June 17, 2026
Studio ACE’s Scholarship Students
The Studio ACE ArtStars Exhibition showcases the incredible talent and dedication of students in our scholarship program. Each awardee was selected for their artistic passion, creativity, and potential. Over the past year, these students received ongoing private art instruction made possible through the generosity of our donor, Chris Clevering. We are deeply grateful to Chris for the opportunities he provides and for his continued support of Studio ACE.
Under the guidance of instructor Margaret Chiaro, each student’s lessons were thoughtfully tailored to their individual interests and artistic goals. Margaret considers it an honor to work with such dedicated and talented young artists. Her goal is to provide a well-rounded art education that encourages students to explore a wide variety of media and styles while equipping them with the tools needed to discover and strengthen their unique artistic voices.
Our current ArtStars are Grace Spengler, Gabriella Musel, and Delilah Duran.
Grace Spengler, age 14, has just completed her third year in the scholarship program and will continue for a fourth year. Throughout her studies, Grace has explored a range of subjects and techniques, with a particular focus this year on acrylic painting. She developed her skills in composition, proportion, and anatomy, culminating in a series of works inspired by her love of horseback riding.
Gabriella Musel, also 14, has completed her first year in the program and will continue into a second year of study. Gabriella demonstrates exceptional patience, attention to detail, and a strong willingness to challenge herself creatively. She began the year working in graphite and charcoal, making remarkable progress by her second charcoal piece. Her final projects focused on simplifying images into planes of color to create dimension and form through acrylic painting.
Delilah Duran, age 12, brings a vivid imagination, humor, and sense of adventure to her artwork. She, too, will continue into a second year of study. Delilah is eager to experiment with a wide range of media, and her work often incorporates imaginative narratives and original characters that invite viewers into her creative world. Over the past year, she has explored graphite, charcoal, pastel, and acrylic painting.
