Awardees - Dewar Awards

Blair McLaughlin

Ayrshire-born painter Blair McLaughlin is a committed artist with a promising future. His Award enabled him to access an online artist mentor programme, providing opportunities to nurture his burgeoning career.

Klaudia Korzeniewska

Originally from Poland, Klaudia studied flute at the National Music School before moving to Scotland and discovering a passion for opera at the RCS.

Jamie King

Growing up in the southside of Glasgow, Jamie began playing the bassoon at primary school and quickly demonstrated a real aptitude for the instrument.

Lily Caunt

Lily is a passionate flute player and teacher. She has been described as a powerful, dignified and sensitive performer who is destined for a truly wonderful career,

Louis Alderson-Bythell

Louis is an artist who is a curious about the ways we relate to nature through scientific, social and spiritual lenses.

Robbie Hamilton

An innovative contemporary artist, Robbie’s Award enabled him to bring his ambitious proposal to life for the RSA New Contemporaries Exhibition.

Matthew Pang

A dedicated painter, Matthew aims to master his artform whilst also promoting public understanding of and engagement with visual art.

Rachel Goldie

Rachel is a textiles designer whose work pushes the boundaries, incorporating new technologies and exploring the relationship between materiality and identity.

Thomas Henderson

A young Scottish stage director, Thomas has a flair for communicating and is able to elicit natural and fluent performances from his cast.

Scot Baldie

After just three and a half years of training at the Dance School of Scotland, Scot became the only member of his year group to successfully audition for the Central School of Ballet.

Anna Orton

A talented artist and educator, Anna developed her passion for theatrical art through a specialist masters course in theatre design.

Rhys McKenna

Hailing from Stirling, Rhys is an exceptional young fashion designer whose talent and dedication have earned him placements with major names such as Mackintosh, H&M and Rochambeau.

Daniel Griffin

From an early age, Daniel had dreamt of being a professional musician. In 2015, the Dewar Arts Awards enabled him to undertake a masters degree at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, New York.

Luke Angus

Luke is a highly creative and imaginative 3D animator. His Dewar Award allowed him to study at postgraduate level – something that would otherwise have been inaccessible to him.

Christopher McEvoy Barton

Born into a family of millworkers and weavers from Glasgow’s East End, Christopher brings a rich heritage of Scottish crafts to his innovative and award-winning practice.

Lewis Normand

Lewis did not begin his dance studies until the age of 15, but proved himself to be a quick and dedicated learner, and an exceptional talent.

Colleen Leitch

Through experimentation with materials and textiles, Colleen explores the beauty of light and communicates the effects that light can have on the body.

Paul Grant

On graduation from the University of Edinburgh, Paul was awarded the Eileen Cameron Music Prize for his contribution to the musical life of the Music Department, the University and the wider Edinburgh community.

Christopher Roberts

Born in Edinburgh, trumpeter and vocalist Christopher Roberts showed prodigious talent from a very young age.

Tamara Hardy

Born and raised in the Highlands, Tam is a double bass player of innovation and originality, who has collaborated with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Scottish Opera.

Kieran Lambie

Kieran is a clarinettist of distinction, with a passion for performing and teaching music.

David Linklater

On applying for a Masters in Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow, poet David Linklater did not hold a degree. His self-published collections and outstanding portfolio of work earned him an unconditional offer.

Ryan Hunter

From busking on Sauchiehall Street to beating thousands of auditionees to a place at RADA, Ryan Hunter is an intelligent and committed actor with a bright future ahead of him.

Aimee McCulloch

A talented illustrator with a passion for stained glass, Aimee’s Award enabled her to study a specialist masters course in glasswork at the Edinburgh College of Art.

Juliet Montgomery

Hailing from Stirling, Juliet is a soprano with a voice of distinctive quality. She gained a postgraduate place at the RNCM, reserved for only those students with the greatest talent and potential.

Graham McCusker

During his 16 years as a chorister with the Paisley Abbey Choir, Graham developed a strong voice and an ambition to become a classical soloist.

Jessie White

Originally from Devon, Jessie grew up in Scotland and studied Fashion at the Gray’s School of Art. Her sophisticated technical skills and critical thinking earned her the 2013 BP Design Award.

Clara Hyder

An outstanding musician with a passion for community arts, Clara was the first person ever to be accepted as a joint trumpeter and classical harpist at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Adam Crighton

An exceptional young trombonist from Aberdeen, Adam had the skill and ability to fit into a professional brass section whilst still at school.

Christos Stylianides

A versatile and dedicated trumpet player from Hamilton, Christos aspires to become a professional session musician.

Drishti Bundhoo

Brought up in a musical family in Kilmarnock, Drishti’s talent for singing was prominent from a very early age.

Paul Devlin

Paul’s Award enabled him to complete an MMus in Composition, supporting his ambitions to become a professional composer for screen.

Ian Forbes

Born and brought up in Scotland by an artistic family, Ian is a London-based cinematographer with a passion for image, story and collaboration.

Amy McEntee

At just 15, Amy gained a place to study on a BA (Hons) in Professional Dance and Performance. Her ambition is to one day dance with her national company, the Scottish Ballet.

Hayley McSporran

Glasgow-born Hayley studied fashion design at Cardonald College. She went on to gain a first class degree from Grays School of Art and returned home to Glasgow for her masters.

Pierce Meehan

Pierce took the courageous step of leaving university to pursue his true ambitions in dance.

Kim Norrie

As Graduate in Residence at Gray’s School of Art, Kim held workshops for textile students and gave one-on-one tuition. Her ambition is to establish her own brand of textiles, whilst continuing to support the learning of others.

Danielle Donnelly

Talented in acting, singing and dance, Danielle’s Award enabled her to pursue her ambitions in musical theatre.

Martin Quinn

Whilst performing in the West End with the National Theatre of Scotland, Martin gained a coveted placed to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Kari Robertson

One of the founders of The Pipe Factory gallery and studios, Kari was shortlisted for a Margaret Tait Award for her excellence as an artist.

Donald Robinson

Glaswegian cellist Donald Robinson is tipped to become one of his generation’s most important musical ambassadors.

Jamie Kane

A talented and ambitious artist who graduated from the Mackintosh School of Architecture and the GSA, Jamie received an Award to support him in developing his practice at the Rupert Arts & Education Centre in Lithuania.

Jamie O’Rourke

At the age of 18, Jamie founded his own theatre company and was an award-winning member of the Falkirk Arts & Civic Council. He received a Dewar Arts Award to support his studies at the RCS.

Chloe McClean

Chloe is an ambitious and dedicated highland dancer, who hopes to share her passion and pride for traditional dance by one day opening her own school.

Peter Keenan

A skilled conductor, Peter’s Dewar Award enabled him to undertake a research degree at the University of Glasgow and explore his fascination with Mozart’s operas.

Rory Alexander Stewart

Writer, director and BAFTA recipient, Rory’s Award enabled him to study his craft to the highest level at the National Film and Television School.

Katherine Bryer

A prize-winning oboist, Katherine gained a place in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain before going on to study at the Royal Academy of Music.

Hazel McBain

Born and raised in Glasgow, Hazel studied music in London before returning to complete her training at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Neil Birse

Neil performed with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland for a number of years before gaining his dream place to study at the Guildhall School of Music.

Hannah Rankin

A talented bassoonist from the west coast of Scotland, Hannah has been involved in music education projects in Scotland, England and India.