Arts and culture network offering scholarship

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To help foster creativity among the next generation, the Chatham-Kent Arts and Culture Network has announced its inaugural Emerging Youth Artist Scholarship.

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The scholarship will provide $1,000 to a graduating, or recently graduated, high school student from any secondary school in Chatham-Kent planning to pursue full-time studies in an arts and culture programs at a recognized college or university.

According to a media release from the network, the student, age 16 to 20, can be studying in any of the following disciplines: visual arts, music, performing arts, dance, literary arts, or culture-building.

Eligible students must submit a portfolio of work to the organization no later than midnight on June 15. Portfolios must include a minimum of three works, and the CKACN recommends submitting a variety of works in the student’s area of expertise.

The online application form is available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3LuLeY8YNeTfuD1LeapPLs2oMpteXwafa-pxq-TpkU/edit?pli=1

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The scholarship guidelines can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WNSF4HksSVXiOzk1TskiSRG4QZPhBGI1NJkIBoFkqBU/edit?pli=1

Those interested can send completed application forms and accompanying portfolios by email to jamessnyderp@gmail.com. If selected for an interview, applicants must be available for an interview with the CKACN adjudication committee, to be scheduled by June 30.

Before funds can be released, the successful recipient must, by Sept. 1, provide proof of registration from a post-secondary institution. The winner will be recognized at the CKACN Heroes Wall of Fame event on Oct. 23 at the Chatham Cultural Centre.

The CKACN is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that supports arts and culture in Chatham-Kent. Its goal is to nurture and advocate for cultural activities, artists and arts organizations, while increasing community connection and engagement.

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