we wanted to "pay it forward" when we were planning the first Fair. To do some good in the world that would positively affect fiber arts and future fiber artists. We got our opportunity to do so when we got together with Toni Neil of The Fold, we brought in the northwest area arts council...and a scholarship was born!

the Fiber & Textile Arts Award is a one-year scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year. Made possible by a generous donation from Toni Neil (The Fold), at least two students will be awarded $2000 each to be used for tuition and fees. Announcement will be made at the Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair, June 22-24, 2012.

eligibility:

• currently enrolled and seeking a fiber arts, textile, or fiber-related undergraduate or graduate degree.
• enrolled in school on at least a half-time basis.

criteria for selection:

• selections will be based on artistic merit.
• financial need will be taken into account.
• preference may be given to individuals pursuing a degree later in life.

requirements:

• recipients are required to make one of their artworks available for display at the 2012 Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair.
• an application, an essay, and images of student work are required to apply.

application:

download application for 2012/2013 (pdf format)

due date:

applications MUST be received by: April 30, 2012

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Congratulations to the recipeints of the 2011 FTAA Awards!

Skye Livingston
"Memorial"
Hand dyed silk organza and Vietnamese spices
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Kansas City Art Institute

Kate Nartker
Still 2
Master of Fine Arts-Textiles
California College of the Arts

Vivian Wise
Felt
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fibers
Maryland Institute College of Art

Diana Leiva
Multiple Dye Bleach Out
Bachelor of Fine Arts Fiber Design
College for Creative Studies