The Grand Marais Art Colony and Leah Thomas are pleased to announce the second year of the Eric Thomas Emerging Artist Award, in memory of Leah’s brother Eric (1956 – 2013). This annual scholarship provides full tuition and cost of materials for a young Cook County artist to attend a Grand Marais Art Colony class of their choice.
Cook County high school students who are completing their sophomore or junior year, or in the equivalent home school program, are eligible to apply. The winning scholarship recipient will demonstrate clear artistic interest, originality, and motivation.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for students to experience art-making from a new art instructor in a situation other than high school. Students can take something totally new to them or improve on skills already acquired. Last year’s recipient, Isabel Wahlers, had the opportunity to strengthen her drawing skills by taking the class Drawing Through History with instructor Jeff Niesen,” said high school Art Teacher Mary MacDonald.
Applications are now available and must be submitted by April 23. More information and applications are available from the Art Colony or Mary MacDonald. The scholarship will be presented at the spring ISD 166 award ceremony.
In addition to this new scholarship, the Art Colony offers youth and financial need-based scholarships available so that everyone in Cook County has the opportunity to access artistic education.
Contributions may be made to this scholarship fund by contacting the Art Colony at 218-387-2737 or director@grandmaraisartcolony.org.
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