As the year draws to a close, I find myself fondly reflecting on how the Art League of Ocean City has accompanied me in my journey as an artist. My name is lan Postley, and I’m a current Art League board member, illustrator/graphic designer, and a first-hand recipient of the unwavering support the Art League has offered over the years. My story as a 2014 Art League of Ocean City scholarship award winner is just one example of the profound impact your generosity makes.
My interest in the arts began as a childhood hobby that metamorphosed into an aspiring career by my senior year in high school. I began expanding my portfolio and applying for scholarships and grants to help support the cost of furthering my education. Following my scholarship interview at the Art League, I overheard discussion about a need for more volunteers and eagerly stepped forward. That summer, I dedicated my time to the Art League’s youth Art Adventure Camp, walking the distance from my job at the 81st street Fractured Prune, changing out of my donut-glazed work gear and doing what I could to help.
For me, the Art League has always been more than a place to volunteer; it’s an organization centered around community and inclusiveness. This holiday season, I ask you to support the Art League of Ocean City, just as it supported me and countless others. Your donation will sustain programs, scholarships, classes, and community events that empower and inspire., With your help, the Art League will continue to be the cultural cornerstone that turns artistic aspirations into achievements
I would never have anticipated, as an aspiring artist in high school, that applying for a scholarship would set into motion a ten-plus-year relationship with the Art League and an eventual board position aiding future scholarship recipients. Thanks to the Art League, I am now helping to forge that path for others to achieve their dreams.
Please consider making a gift to the Art League of Ocean City this year. Your generosity fuels a cycle of creativity, opportunity, and transformation.
Ian Postley
Board Member, Art League of Ocean City
Illustrator/Graphic Designer