This was an auction for an original pencilled and inked pin-up of Spider-Man by artists Courtney Huddleston and James Taylor. This item helped raise funds for the Dave Simons Inkwell Memorial Scholarship to be awarded annually to a student of the Joe Kubert School. Read more about the scholarship at
The Inkwell Awards
If you are interested in donating to help fund the scholarship, please contact Bob Almond at bob@almondink.com.
"The other exciting news is the creation of The Dave Simons Inkwell Memorial Scholarship Fund to benefit the students of the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon & Graphic Art. While details are now being worked out, the committee has already begun discussions with Mike Chen of the Kubert School and have received the approval and blessing of Dave's sister Bette Simons. The amount will be for $1000 annually and per the Kubert School the scholarship will be available for: “…pre-registered students (i.e., those who have filled out and returned their 2010-11 enrollment agreements, and have paid their registration fees). Portfolio submissions are collected by the school and can be picked up after the awards assembly in May.”
The initial announcement was made to a standing applause by attendees at Dave's Memorial Service in New York City on Sunday July 19th by committee member, and close personal friend of Dave's, Bob Shaw who was in attendance. A special page devoted to Dave and further info for this scholarship award will be added to the website this fall.
