High School Scholarship for the Visual Arts
The Brighton Art Guild is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2010 Brighton Art Guild's Scholarship for the Visual Arts. This $200 scholarship, to support the creative development of a young Livingston County artist, will be competitively awarded based upon an applicant's merit and goals in the visual arts. There is no cost to apply.
Application Deadline: May 12, 2010
You may pick up an application at:
The CoBACH Center
202 W. Main St., Brighton (between the Yum Yum Tree and the Millpond)
810-225-8197
The open hours of the Center are:
- Mon. closed
- Tues., Wed., Thur., Fri. & Sun. (5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.)
- Sat. (9:00 a.m. - Noon & 5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.)
Or click here
to fill out and submit an online application.
Important Dates to Remember
Digital Photo Scheduling Deadline: Fri., April 30
Application Deadline: Wed., May 12
Notification: Fri., May 21
Formal Award Presentation: Sat., June 5
Eligibility
All high school students ages 14-18 who are residents of Livingston County are eligible. Scholarship recipient(s) from the previous calendar year will not be considered.
Requirements
Students are asked to submit a completed scholarship application, three to five artwork samples (photo prints or jpgs), an artist's statement, and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) for their notification letter.
Submitting Artwork Samples
Artwork samples may be submitted by color photo prints (4"x6" or larger) or jpg files on CD (150 dpi, with one of the dimensions being at least 5").
Write your name and the artwork title, medium and dimensions on the back of each photo print. Or, if submitting jpg files on a CD, write your name on the CD and include a list of each artworks' file name, title, medium and dimensions.
If you would like your photo prints or CD returned, the self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) you include must be a mailer large enough to hold your entries, and must have the appropriate postage stamps for the size/weight. The Guild is not responsible for returning entries if no mailer is provided.
Digital Photo Assistance
The Guild is happy to offer free assistance to any student needing digital photos taken of their artwork entries. Call Carole McGeehan at 810-229-2132 before April 30 to schedule a photo session.
Artist's Statement
Your artist's statement should be at least 50 words, and should include why you make your art, how you make it, what it's made of, what your art means to you and what your goals are for the next year.
Deadline
Applications must be mailed on or before May 12, 2010, to:
Brighton Art Guild
Scholarship for the Visual Arts
P.O. Box 65
Brighton, MI 48116
Applications postmarked after May 12 will not be considered.
Notifications
Applicants will receive notifications on/by May 21. The chosen 2010 scholarship recipient will be invited, along with his/her parents or legal guardians, to attend the opening reception of the Guild's annual Kaleidoscope on Main exhibition, being held Saturday, June 5, for the formal scholarship award presentation.