F.O.C.C.A. 2012 Visual Arts Scholarships

A "Cypress Celebrates the Arts" Program Coordinated by the Friends of Cypress Cultural Arts

Scholarships available for Two and Three Dimensional Art in All Media
Awards range from $100 to $500

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

1. Cypress resident or attending school in Cypress (9-12 grade) and maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA.
2. Cypress resident, not older than 20 years of age, attending Cypress College and maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA. May be asked to show proof of Cypress residency.
3. Only one award per applicant will be given.
4. You must complete the Visual Arts Scholarship application.
5. At least three examples of your artwork showing a variety of medium will be accepted for viewing.
6. Scholarships must be used for artistic development. Tuition, private lessons or the purchase of instruments are considered appropriate.
7. All scholarship winners can reapply after two (2) years.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Art Review Date: Saturday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Cypress Senior Center, 9031 Grindlay Street. Please reserve this date now. You will be notified with a specific audition time (via email from FOCCArts@gmail.com) to meet with judges and discuss your artwork. You must present your three examples of artwork at this time.
  • Judges will evaluate composition, technique, use of values and color.
  • All flat art must be matted and labeled with artist's name, phone number, medium, and grade level.
  • Applicants are responsible for their artwork set-up and takedown.
  • Scholarships will be presented at a reception held on Tuesday May 1, 7:00 p.m., at the Cypress Senior Center. All recipients are expected to attend.
  • Submit the online application below or click here to print and mail an application.
Application Deadline:
Friday, March 30, 5:00 p.m.
(NO EXCEPTIONS)

Please read the Application Information carefully.
Name:
Address:
City:
Zip:
Phone - 10 digits including area code, no spaces:
Email:
School you currently attend:
G.P.A.:
Art Review will be held on Saturday, April 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring at least three examples of artwork to the Cypress Senior Center, 9031 Grindlay Street. Plan on discussing artwork with the judges. Winning artwork can be picked up after the reception on Tuesday, May 1, 7:00 p.m. at the Cypress Senior Center. All recipients are expected to attend.
Please answer each question to the best of your ability.
1. My training and experience in the arts consists of the following
2. My plans to develop my abilities further are:
3. How do you plan to use this scholarship award?