Arts Clayton is committed to arts education and developing the talents of our students. This scholarship appropriately connects the Fine Art program of our public schools with career and educational opportunities through Clayton College & State University. We are deeply indebted to Dr. and Mrs. Manolo Apanay for their leadership in raising funds for this scholarship.

Initiated in 2001 to recognize the leadership and cultural contributions of Dr. Manolo Apanay, his services on the Board of Arts Clayton and the Trustees of the Clayton College & State University Foundation, and his inspiration in developing the Cultural Crossroads International Festival, this annual scholarship is for a graduating student to study any are of art at Clayton College & State University.

Dr. Apanay, has brought together many great partners including the Clayton-Fayette-Henry Medical Society to make this scholarship possible. Apanay, who is originally from Rizal Nueva Ecija Phillipines, moved to the metro area in 1964 to complete his residency in surgery at Crawford Long Hospital. Recognized in Washington, D.C. as one of the Twenty Outstanding Filipino Americans in the United States, Chairman of Ambulatory Care Committee (1971 - present) and a former Chief of Surgery and Chief of Medical Staff at Southern Regional Medical Center. He is a co-founder and past president of Asian Pacific American Council of Georgia, Board of Advisors - Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, and the National Federation of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of USA. From 1971 - 2001, he served the community with a private practice in Jonesboro, Georgia.

2004 Recipient of the Apanay Art Scholarship - Christel Vinot

Excelling in AP Music theory, demonstrating keen musical ability and compositional skill, Christel Vinot demonstrates a deep commitment to her music and composition through daily work. She expands on her classroom work through independent composition and work that enhances her classroom experience.

"I've dedicated the last seven years of my life to music. I have always enjoyed playing the cello and put my heart into it. In the last two years, all my free time has been spent writing music. I want to pursue music composition as a career."

- Christel Vinot

2003 Recipient of the Apanay Art Scholarship - Heather N. Coleman

Since the eighth grade, Heather Coleman had wanted to be a professional violist or a string teacher. Spending many hours during and after school, she devotes herself to studying and advancing her skills, but mostly because she enjoys it. Ms. Coleman composed a viola duet by the name of La Vendetta Finale, a variation of Bach First Cello Suite, and a short etude for the piano.

"If I receive this scholarship, I will use it to further my knowledge and my abilities. While studying at CCSU, I hope to enjoy earning my degree and bettering my skills to be the finest violist possible in the future."

- Heather N. Coleman

2002 Recipient of the Apanay Art Scholarship - Ivan Segovia

During his high school years, Ivan Segovia participated in the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Chorus, the All-State Chorus and the Spivey Hall Honor Choir. He not only has a love for music and theatre, he has put a great deal of work into the Fine Arts, both in and out of school.

"I plan to attend CCSU this fall with a major in Vocal Performance and a minor in Theatre Performance."

- Ivan Segovia

Students are nominated by the Fine Arts teachers at their schools. Final selection is made the Clayton County Public School System's Fine Art Department Chairs.