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 2013-2014 academic year. Made possible by a generous donation from Toni Neil (The Fold), 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 in June 2013. Look for application for the 2014-2015 academic year in Fall, 2013.

 

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 (as determined by images and descriptions submitted with application)
• future goals (as determined by essay submitted with application)
• financial need will be taken into account (as determined by your school's provided information)
• 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 with descriptions (see information on application) are required to apply.

application:

application for 2014-2015 will be available in the Fall

due date:

TBA

 

 

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