The Genesee Valley Council on the Arts has established the Dick Smith Young Artists Scholarship Program to offer opportunities in the arts to talented Livingston County high school students. These scholarships are awarded to help high school juniors and seniors take advantage of unique opportunities in the visual, literary, and performing arts.
What Does the Dick Smith Young Artists scholarship Support?
The following list provides examples of opportunities that are eligible for support.
Fundable:
Attendance at workshops, seminars, and/or master classes; these may include viewing a professional performance
Preparation with a private teacher for a special recital, competition or exhibition
Funds towards a college course that focuses on an artistic discipline
Assistance for travel connected to artistic opportunities
Financial assistance to “reimburse” applicant for opportunities which have already occurred
Not Fundable:
Purchase of art materials, supplies, and musical scores, except materials required for an approved workshop or class
Tickets for a professional performance only
Opportunities taking place in 2021
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for a Dick Smith Young Artists Scholarship, Applicants must be:
High School Juniors or Seniors for the 2019-2020 School Year
A resident of Livingston County
Limit one application per student per scholarship cycle
Review Process
A panel made of artists and teachers from Livingston County will make the evaluation and selection of scholarship recipients.
Due Date
4 pm Monday, June 1st, 2020
Available Funding
Applicants may request any amount between $50 and $500. Depending on the availability of funds, applicants may receive full or partial funding. Not all scholarship requests may be funded.