Scholarship Programs
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Scholarship Programs
Arts Umbrella Scholarships are for students keen to stretch their artistic boundaries with an intensive, mentor-based arts learning experience. Full scholarships are awarded to all accepted students, who are accepted on the basis of their application materials. Commitment to the duration of the program is required.
For more information, please contact: Sara Whitney, Coordinator, Visual Arts. 604-681-5268 x238, swhitney@artsumbrella.com
EA Digital Scholarship Program
Pre-professional (ages 14-19)
January 29 - May 27, 2012
Sundays, 12:30-2:30pm
Fee: Paid by full scholarship
Scholarship Value: $700
Applications accepted: November 14, 2011-December 12, 2011.
Explore digital arts tools and technology, gain foundational visual arts skills, and learn more about careers in the digital arts industry. You will have the rare opportunity to work with industry professionals who share their knowledge and provide project mentorship. Participants with a passion for new media, a talent for storytelling and commitment to the program, will be able to develop a strong portfolio of work for post-secondary school application.
This full scholarship program concludes with a group exhibition at Electronic Arts, as part of Expressions.
This 15-week program begins January 29, 2012.
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Buschlen Mowatt Scholarship Program
Pre-professional (ages 14-19)
January 29 - May 6, 2012
Sundays, 2:30-5:00pm
Fee: Paid by full scholarship
Scholarship Value: $900
Applications accepted: November 14, 2011-December 12, 2011.
Receive mentorship and encouragement to explore unconventional ideas and develop critical thinking in art making, as you create conceptually innovative and aesthetically engaging works.
This competitive, juried program is for those who are seriously considering post-secondary studies in visual arts. Committed participants with a passion and a talent for visual arts gain insight to an exhibiting artist's professional life, and the dedication required to succeed. Projects created in this class build portfolio content and works for public exhibition.
The class concludes with a major group exhibition, as part of Expressions.
This 12-week program begins January 29, 2012.
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Check out highlights from the 2010-11 program!
Application Details
Application packages must be delivered to Arts Umbrella reception by 5:00pm on Monday, December 12, 2011.
Application packages must include the following:
1. COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM: Click here to download
2. PORTFOLIO: Please submit three pieces of your best original work (unframed) and/or examples of Digital/Multi-media work, and one sketchbook which shows the full span of your creativity.
3. LETTER OF INTEREST: Describe your interest in the program and what you hope to gain from this scholarship experience.
4. ARTIST STATEMENT: Include a brief statement about your work and current artistic practice.
For more information, please contact:
Sara Whitney, Coordinator, Visual Arts. 604-681-5268 x238, swhitney@artsumbrella.com