Megan Stover is PAA's 2026 Student Award Recipient
PAA is pleased to recognize Megan Stover, winner of this year's Student Award. The daughter of Michael and Vivianne Stover, Megan will graduate from Penfield High School in June.
She will be begin studies at SUNY Purchase this fall, where she will major in Fine Arts.
Besides art, Megan enjoys reading and writing her own stories, baking desserts, snorkeling in lakes, traveling the world to experience new places, and spending quality time with family and friends. She has an older brother, Jaime Stover.
PAA has presented a cash award to a PHS senior each year since 1976. The recipient is selected by the art faculty at Penfield High School.
Megan Stover’s Artist Statement:
I have been drawing for as long as I can remember, but I truly began my art journey in the third grade when I discovered the magic of drawing dragons. I was always obsessed with fantastical creatures, monsters, and animals since I was little, so combining that with art was simply the only thing for me to do.
My mother, an artist herself, helped to foster my passion for creation. As I grew older, I branched out into different mediums including acrylic, charcoal and silk painting, although my favorites are oil paint and reliable pencil and paper.
My dream is to become a professional artist, and to learn to create the art I don’t yet have the skills to make. I love experimenting with different styles and techniques, from realism, to impressionism, to stylistic character design.
All artwork by Megan Stover
"My dream is to become a professional artist, and to learn to create the art I don’t yet have the skills to make. I love experimenting with different styles and techniques, from realism, to impressionism, to stylistic character design."
