Nancy Lauby’s Creative Kids Scholarship Fund
Celebrating the Legacy of Nancy L. Lauby. Empowering the next generation of young artists at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
Celebrating the Legacy of Nancy L. Lauby
Empowering the next generation of young artists at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
Art and education are not separate pursuits, but deeply intertwined forces that can transform a child’s life.
It is rare to meet someone who blends the structured devotion of a lifelong educator with the boundless, free-spirited creativity of a professional artist. Nancy Lauby was that rare soul. She spent decades championing early childhood development and guiding students in Title 1 schools, while also honing her extraordinary talent capturing the vibrant beauty of Florida’s wildlife with her acrylics.
Having spent decades supporting early childhood development in Title 1 schools, Nancy dedicated her life to uplifting young minds and spreading warmth through her extraordinary creative talents.
Through the sale of Nancy’s own cherished artwork, the Nancy Lauby’s Creative Kids Scholarship Fund is established as a living legacy in her memory. By translating Nancy’s life’s passions into an active, living tribute, this fund ensures that Nancy’s light will continue to bloom in the hearts of children for generations to come.
Keeping Nancy’s Passion Alive
The Nancy Lauby’s Creative Kids Scholarship Fund provides full-tuition support for young, enthusiastic children in our community who otherwise would not have the opportunity to explore the arts.
- Direct Impact: Every single $550 scholarship funds a child to attend two full, consecutive weeks of immersive summer art camp at DFAC.
- Who It Helps: Scholarships are dedicated to early childhood education, specifically prioritizing under-resourced children entering Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) through 3rd grade.
- The Art Connection: In honor of Nancy’s artistic spirit, recipients are selected based on a demonstrated curiosity and budding passion for creativity, ensuring they have a nurturing studio environment to grow.
Continuing the Legacy
By using the fruits of her creative labor to fund the artistic dreams of the next generation, Nancy Lauby’s Creative Kids Scholarship Fund ensures that Nancy’s passion for teaching and her love for painting will continue to shine brightly in our community.
This page is a dedicated space where friends, family, and community members can learn about Nancy’s incredible journey and help keep her memory shining brightly. 100% of all contributions made through this portal go directly into the scholarship fund, allowing us to send even more young artists to camp.
Visit Nancy’s Painting at DFAC
To visually ground her legacy where our young students learn and play, one of Nancy’s original paintings is proudly displayed in the David L. Mason Children’s Museum for the duration of the scholarship fund’s availability. We invite you to visit, explore the museum, and celebrate the incredible woman she was.
