Funded by a bequest from Berrien Fragos Thorn, creative arts scholarships have been initiated in order to foster and encourage the creative talents of individuals with a history of migration to obtain work in agriculture. Eligible applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines:
Visual—painting, sculpture, photography, etc.
Performing—dance, theatre, music, etc.
Media—film, video, animation, computer graphics, etc.
Literary—poetry, short stories, etc.
Crafts—traditional folk arts, furniture, weaving, pottery, etc.
Contact Information
Name/Company:
Geneseo Migrant Center Inc
Title/Attention:
Arts Scholarship Committee
Name:
Address:
P.O. Box 549
City:
Geneseo
State:
NY
Zip:
14454
Eligibility
Gender:
NA
Eligibility:
Application criteria:
Minimum 16 years of age
Applicant need not be enrolled in school
Because there is no essay required, the Letter of Recommendation is very important and should address the quality of both the applicant and the intended project.
A history of movement to obtain work in agriculture is REQUIRED.
Special Criteria:
There are two options in applying for funding: I. Grants under $500.00
No deadline for application—requests will be reviewed case-by-case
Complete Sections A and C of this application
II. Grants up to $2,500.00 awarded semi-annually
Application deadline June 1 and November 1
A budget or documentation of expenses must be submitted with the application. Money may be used for workshops, materials, study with a mentor, course enrollment, mileage, lost wages….
A portfolio or samples of work are required, i.e. photos, tapes, video, etc.
