A unique scholarship opportunity exists that you may be interested in. It is available to young Aboriginal artists who want to pursue training and skill development in traditional Northwest Coast visual arts.
The scholarship provides an opportunity for those 25 years of age and younger who reside in British Columbia to work in areas such as wood carving, weaving, jewelry design, and printmaking with an elder, a mentor, or in a formal learning environment. At the end of the student’s studies, their completed work is displayed at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for one year.
Since the program was established seven years ago, the YVRAF has awarded over $180,000 in scholarships to thirty-eight young men and women. They have studied in such places as the Kitanmax School of Northwest Coast Art in Hazelton, UBC, SFU, the Freda Diesing School in Terrace, and with mentors in their own communities.
The YVRAF Board desires to provide more than just scholarship funding to the award recipients. It hopes to provide them with inspiration, contacts, exposure to the art community, and ongoing support during the award year and beyond.
Attached here is the Scholarship Guidelines, and the Application Form to enable you to forward this information electronically. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2012.
