FRIENDS OF

Throughout his lifetime, Otto Kahn gave generously to support the arts in America, especially those who were struggling and needed financial assistance. Mr. Kahn also served as Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera from 1911 until 1918 and its President until 1931, giving millions to insure its survival. In memory of Otto Kahn and in recognition of his generosity toward struggling artists during the early 20th century, we have established the Otto Kahn Awards.

 

Each year Friends, in partnership with Gary Melius, bestows Otto Kahn Awards to deserving Huntington area public high school seniors who plan to continue their education and training in the fine arts, performing arts and music. Funds for the Otto Kahn Awards are raised at Friends’ annual fundraising events held in and around the Formal Gardens at OHEKA.
This program has provided nearly $300,000 in scholarships. 

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For more information or an application, please call 631-367-2570.

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OUR 2026 OTTO KAHN AWARD WINNERS

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Friends of OHKEA proudly announces this year's Otto Kahn Awards. Eight talented high school seniors from the Town of Huntington received $2,700 each. The following deserving students are pursuing their love of the arts as they begin their college education this fall: 

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Favor Adewole, Music  Half Hollow Hills High School East / Long Island University (Post)

Maggie Deegan, Visual Arts  Harborfields High School / Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Jose Canas Garcia, Music  Walt Whitman High School / SUNY Potsdam

Matthew Jimenez, Music  Huntington High School / SUNY Geneseo

Emerson Mankin, Performing Arts  Half Hollow Hills High School West / University of Miami

Kate Sabellico, Performing Arts  Walt Whitman High School / Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Ryan Smith, Music  Half Hollow Hills High School East / NYU

Jamie Weissman, Music  Northport High School / Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music

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