As reported by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, PSOA had a recent alum and a current faculty member receive 2023 Mary L. Nohl Fellowships.
Alum Janelle VanderKelen (MFA 2016, Performing Arts) was one of two recipients in the Established Artists category this year. Recognizing her intermedia installations and experimental animation, VanderKelen was awarded a $35,000 fellowship.
PSOA was also represented in the Emerging Artists category by Alayna N. Pernell (Lecturer, Photography & Imaging). Pernell was one of the three recipients to receive a $15,000 fellowship. Pernell uses research, photography, and found materials to examine the complexities of Black America through art.