March, 2016- WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY ART SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
The Wellington Art Society is currently accepting applications for several $1,000 art scholarships to be awarded to graduating seniors who live and attend high school in Palm Beach County. The scholarships are available to students planning a college major in visual arts at either a 2 or 4 year institution. On line application Information has been sent to all art teachers and guidance counselors at each school or apply on line at www.YouJudgeIt.org/was
Criteria for the scholarship is as follows:
- Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in visual arts and an overall GPA of 2.0 and complete at least three art classes.
- An artist statement and career goals along with up to 6 jpeg photographs of their art work.
- A letter of recommendation from a faculty member and an unofficial transcript of the student.
Apply on line at www.YouJudgeIt.org/was
DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2016
The Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 and has provided many talented young artists with funds for their art related expenses such as art or photographic supplies, books or tuition for visual arts classes. Proceeds from the Art Society’s art exhibitions, Art Fest on the Green and the Whole Foods Market solo art exhibits help support the scholarship fund.
The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization In its 35th year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their art work in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through. their art.
For further information visit wellingtonartsociety.org