Original Oyster House Accepting Applications For Artwork Scholarship

The Original Oyster House will award a $1,000 Chelsea Garvin Spirit Award Scholarship to a high school senior in Baldwin County. The scholarship was created in memory of Chelsea Garvin, who was a 2004 graduate of Fairhope High School, a Fish River Fire Department rescue diver, an Original Oyster House employee and an artist. Her life was cut short in a boating accident in 2005. To qualify for the 21st-annual scholarship, a student must be a Baldwin County high school senior in the 2025-2026 school year with a minimum 2.5 GPA, have participated in a recent school or community art event and submit artwork that reflects the Original Oyster House brand. Artwork mediums can include oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastel, charcoal, pen and ink, colored pencil, mixed media, ceramics, or sculptural media types. The winning artwork must be ready for display and be completely dry and will become the property of the Original Oyster House. Submissions close on April 17. The highest consideration will be given to the most artistic and creative representation of the Original Oyster House.