EDINBORO, Pa. – PennWest University is proud to recognize Nicole Sinciline of Bear Lake, as one of 15 finalists in Celebrate the Artist: The 17th Annual Michael V. Gmitter Memorial Scholarship Exhibition. Sinciline is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts-Studio Arts – Painting.
The exhibition opening reception will be held in Bruce Gallery on the PennWest Edinboro campus on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 5-7 p.m., with awards announced at 6 p.m. During the reception, more than $4,000 in scholarships will be awarded to student artists.
Celebrate the Artist honors Michael V. Gmitter, an art student studying metals and jewelry at Edinboro University who passed away in 2006. Michael’s parents established an endowment to support an annual memorial exhibition, competition and scholarship in his name…