Applicants are being sought for one $750 scholarship award honoring Elaine Bryan/Arts of Bear Valley, three $500 Robert Atkinson Visual Artist Scholarships and one $500 scholarship sponsored
by the Calaveras County Arts Council for performing or literary arts.
Calaveras residents of ANY AGE who are pursing higher education or
workshops in the arts may apply. Whether you’re a visual artist,
performing artist, or literary artist, these scholarships may be used
for direct costs associated with an educational course study in the
arts, such as tuition, equipment, instruments, or supplies.
The
primary goal of the scholarships is to assist people in cultivating a
lifelong involvement in the arts. The applicant could be a senior
citizen, a high school senior, a middle-aged person changing careers, or
a youth just getting started.
Applications are due at the Arts Council by March 31, 2014
and need to include a completed form, one-page essay, and letters of
recommendation. Those selected as semi-finalists will be required to
submit samples of work and appear for an interview.
The
arts are essential to a complete education and any society that
deprives its people of these pursuits accepts mediocrity. The
scholarships are meant to provide encouragement and support for those
who have the vision that the arts are vital to success in today’s work
force.
Applications are available on line at www.calaverasarts.org
(Opportunities link) or at the Arts Council office and gallery located
at 22 Main Street, San Andreas. For additional information, call the
Arts Council at 754-1774.
The non-profit Calaveras County Arts Council operates Gallery Calaveras at 22 Main Street in San Andreas. Hours are Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Friday and Saturdays, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The gallery offers free parking both in front and in back and is
handicapped accessible. Become an Arts Council member and receive a 10%
discount on all your gallery purchases. For more information, call the
Calaveras Arts Council at (209) 754-1774 or visit www.calaverasarts.org. END
