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AAG Visual Arts Scholarships 2008

The Arizona Artists Guild is offering $4,000.00 in Visual Arts Scholarships

undergraduate and graduate Fine Arts majors/minors at accredited public and private Arizona colleges and universities.

What does a Scholarship Winner receive?

Winners receive scholarship money, in varying amounts, traditionally in $1000 and $500 sums. The awards & amounts are determined by a panel of 3 Juried Arizona Artists Guild members.

Furthermore, award recipients receive a one-year Arizona Artists Guild membership! Members enjoy the benefits of networking with over 300 other artists, receive information about upcoming exhibitions & workshops, and can participate in numerous Guild activities.

Additionally, winners receive a month-long exhibition in the main lobby of the Peoria Center for the Arts. Artwork will be on view for hundreds of performing arts patrons in this high-traffic area. The number of submitted works on display per artist will be determined by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarship recipients are required to attend the artists’ reception, as awards will be presented at that time. For dates, please scroll down.

How is the money divided?

In 2007, five deserving artists were awarded scholarships totaling $4,000. Annually, $1,000 is given to one artist from the Ruth S. Magadini Scholarship endowment. The remaining monies are divided between other artists, but can be awarded to a single recipient. The division of funds depends on the quality of submissions. Last year, two scholarships of $1,000 and two scholarships in the amount of $500 were awarded in addition to the $1,000 Magadini Award. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to see last year’s winners!

What can the money be used towards?

The 2008 scholarships must be used for tuition and/or art supplies in the year 2008, in the Spring, Summer or Fall semester/quarter. Selection of winners is based on artistic merit and financial need.

Who is eligible for a scholarship?

Undergraduate and graduate Fine Arts majors/minors at accredited public and private Arizona colleges and universities, including candidates from community colleges working towards a transfer degree are possible candidates. Undergraduate applicants must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours or 9 quarter hours and have a cumulative G. P. A. of 2.0. Graduate applicants must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 9 semester hours or 6-7 quarter hours and have a cumulative G. P. A. of 2.0.

Are there any other regulations I need to know about before applying?

Previous winners of an AAG scholarship are ineligible.
All artwork must be professionally presented with 35mm slides in standard 2" x 2" mounts.
All artwork must be original.
Artwork submitted in previous AAG Scholarship jurying is NOT eligible.
Do not submit artwork more than 2 years old.

Submission deadline must be met- NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

How do I Apply?

Print & complete the application form posted here: Application Form
Write a personal statement (300-500 words) as described in the application form.
Include three professionally mounted slides, labeled and numbered as described in the application. Each applicant may also include one additional detail slide for each artwork, especially for sculptural pieces. Thus, your application may have up to six slides detailing three works of art.
Create a slide list. Numbers should correspond to those on the slides. Be sure to write your name at the top. Next to each number, please list title, medium, and dimensions in INCHES.
Include an official transcript and two letters of faculty recommendation. Transcripts and letters of recommendation may be sent separately from the rest of your application packet.
Remember to enclose an SASE with accurate postage so we can return your slides.
Mail your completed application packet to:

AAG Scholarship 2008

c/o Heather Green

625 E. Indian School Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85012

When are applications due?

Applications must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, April 22, 2008.

When will I be notified?

Winners will be announced the week of April 28^th. All applicants will be notified by mail.

What other dates do I need to keep in mind?

Saturday, May 3^rd – AAG End of the Year Party in Sunnyslope. Recipients will need to bring
one of the three winning pieces (as determined by the committee) to
to present to the general membership! As part of the festivities, winners
are asked to briefly describe their work (about 2 minutes).

Thursday, May 15^th – Drop off artwork at the Peoria Center for the Arts. Artists must
deliver artwork (pieces determined by the committee) ready to hang. Accepted sculptures will need pedestals or bases. Small tables are also available to display work. Artists are encouraged to bring a small stack of business cards to leave in the lobby. Drop-off times tbd.

Saturday, June 14^th (evening, time tbd) -- Artists’ Reception & Presentation of Awards at the
Peoria Center for the Arts. Winning artists must be present.

(Date/Time TBD; tentatively June 15^th or 16^th) – Pick up work from PCA.

What are the characteristics of winning entries?

Excellent slides! – Jurors base most of their decisions on the artwork. If the slide quality is poor, good work can seem bad. The slides are a tool for describing your work (and can depict craftsmanship, style, and character better than an artists’ statement) – so let your work speak for itself! Large pieces, interesting textures, and sculptural works especially should have a detail slide to give the jurors more information.

Choice of Artwork! – Once again, the artwork is the most important piece in the application. Although each panel of jurors differs from year to year, in general jurors wish to see a cohesive set of art. The 3 pieces you choose need to be strong pieces, but should also relate to each other (i.e. in style, medium, theme, etc.). Most jurors are interested in quality and consistency.

Complete and Accurate Applications! – Applications with missing letters, slide lists, etc.) show poor care. If you have a question or concern, PLEASE contact the committee (below). Completed submissions are essential.

Concise Writing! -- The personal statement offers the jurors additional insight into your work. Although the work should speak for itself, this statement provides a context and details that may not be apparent in your slides.

What if I have other questions regarding my application or the submission process?

Questions may be directed to AAG Scholarship Committee via e-mail: velvetwind@hotmail.com.

For AAG Scholarship Application Form in PDF format, click here.

Last Year’s Winners (2007):

Lisa Corine von Koch -- $1000 Ruth S. Magadini Award -- Painting
Kjellgren Alkire -- $1000 -- Performance / Installation
Lauren McAdams -- $1000 -- Metals
Nick DeFord -- $500 -- Fibers
Adil Rahee -- $500 -- Ceramics

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