Brian Bradesca Memorial Scholarship in Art and Technology
The Brian Bradesca Memorial Scholarship in Art and
Technology was established in the memory of Brian
A. Bradesca, artist, son, brother and beloved friend.
This memorial scholarship honors Mr. Bradesca's life
and spirit by helping aspiring artists reach their full
potential. This scholarship was established by the Bradesca
family and tracermedia, an interactive media firm Mr.
Bradesca helped establish.
The purpose of this scholarship is to
provide financial assistance to undergraduate students
pursuing a degree in Art and Technology at The Ohio State
University.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Eligible students will meet the following selection criteria:
- Current BFA student in the Art and Technology program
- Exhibit an appreciation for and understanding of technology
as an artistic medium and/or concept.
Application and Selection process:
- Submit artwork to the Undergraduate Juried Exhibition,
which occurs each Spring quarter.
- Submit a typed one to two page Artist Statement with
your work and email it to Kenneth Rinaldo.
Your statement should discuss your motives for making
art, your development, process and influences.
Each year Ohio State Art and Technology faculty, tracermedia
staff and Mr. Bradesca’s family will select the recipient(s)
of the memorial scholarship. The recipient(s) will be selected
based on the quality of their artwork and the overall vision
presented in their Artist Statement.
About Brian Bradesca
Brian Bradesca graduated from The Ohio State University
with a degree in Art and Technology in 1999. His genuineness,
warmth and generosity were felt by everyone he met. He
brought joy and laughter to those who were close to him.
He expressed art, his lifelong passion, in a variety of
ways. In his short life he made a significant impact on
the works, attitudes and lives of those fortunate to know
him.
About tracermedia
tracermedia is an interactive firm with
a unique blend of artistic and technical capabilities,
resulting in innovative multimedia solutions for the world's
leading companies and organizations. In 1997, Mr. Bradesca
helped found tracermedia in Columbus, Ohio. Some of tracermedia's
current clients include SRA/McGraw-Hill, Limited Brands,
Sprint, Take Two Interactive, the Smithsonian Institution,
and Ohio SchoolNet Commission
