Douaihy
The Board of Trustees of the Waverly Community House has announced that the F. Lammot Belin Arts Foundation Scholarship committee has awarded the 2023 scholarship to writer Margot Douaihy.
Douaihy is a Scranton native and author of three poetry collections and the novel “Scorched Grace,” the inaugural title of Gillian Flynn Books.
“Scorched Grace” was named a New York Times Editors’ Choice, a Best Book of 2023 by Barnes & Noble, Apple Books and BookPage, and it has been optioned for a screen adaptation. Margot was named the Best Author of 2023 by Boston Magazine. In the fall, Margot will join Emerson College as an assistant Pprofessor in Popular Fiction Writing & Literature.
“I am deeply honored to be selected as this year’s recipient of the esteemed Belin Arts Scholarship, which will provide crucial support for my project, ‘Night Swim: A Virtual Reality Poetry Project,’” Douaihy said. “This recognition not only highlights my lifelong commitment to the craft of creative writing but also underscores the vital role that the arts play in our community. Through the mesmerizing power of virtual reality, ‘Night Swim’ will transport audiences to a world where poetry becomes three-dimensional and interactive. The Belin Arts Foundation’s dedication to innovation and artistic expression is truly inspiring, and I am incredibly grateful to further develop my practice with their support.”
The F. Lammot Belin Arts Foundation Scholarship was founded in 1964 by Captain Peter Belin, in memory of his father, to provide financial assistance to artists of outstanding aptitude and promise in the fine arts. The scholarship is intended to serve as a turning point for the recipient scholar in his or her development as a professional artist.
Applications for the 2024 Belin Arts Scholarship will be accepted beginning Sept. 1, 2023, with a deadline to submit of Jan. 15, 2024. For more information on the Scholarship, its recipients and guidelines for submission, please visit belinart.org or waverlycommarts.org.
The Waverly Community House is a 501(c)3 charitable organization located at 1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly. It was founded in 1920 with the mission to foster cultural, recreational and educational opportunities for individuals and families in the region.
For more information visit waverlycomm.org or call 570-586-8191.
