Application period for 2014 Visual Arts Scholarship has ended as of October 15, 2014.
Application and Guidelines
Scholarships from the John E. Profant Foundation For The Arts are funded by community support of the annual Fiesta Finale as well as by contributions, grants and bequests.
The mission of The John E. Profant Foundation For The Arts, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is to assist developing artists in the categories of music, dance, art, drama, and literature. Beginning in 2014 we have changed our application process, and now focus on each discipline in a separate application period. The current round is focused on Visual Arts. We offer scholarships ranging from $500 to $2000, to applicants who successfully complete the application and review process. The scholarships shall not be limited by age and may be used to provide basic living support as well as tuition depending on individual needs. Recipients may reapply for continuing support.
Preference may be given to artists unable to qualify for traditional scholarships, i.e. age, financial situation, etc. The selection committee will consist of established artists residing outside the County of Santa Barbara.
Guidelines:
Category: Visual Arts
Application time period: August 29 – October 15. Applications must be postmarked no later than October 15, 2014. The outside envelope must clearly state Application for Visual Arts Scholarship.
Applicants must also be residents of the County of Santa Barbara.
The application consists of two parts:
1. The Application Form – please enclose 2 copies of your completed form.
2. Supporting Material – Visual Arts Applicants: please include 8 x 10″ or standard letter sized photographic prints of your work, no less than three, no more than ten. Inkjet or photocopied images are acceptable.
Two copies of your application and one copy of your supporting material must be included within one envelope. Clearly mark each photo and written document with your name and email address. These materials will not be returned.
Mail your applications with supporting material to:
John E. Profant Foundation for the Arts
Attn.: Review Committee
3905 State Street, Suite 7 – 128
Santa Barbara, CA 93105.
Recipients will be notified and awarded funds in December at the Visual Arts Award Ceremony. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by e-mail. Funds awarded are to be used for the purpose described in the application. A Monitor from our organization will follow-up to assist scholarship recipients in following the guidelines to receive funds.
– – – – – – – The Application Form – – – – – – –
Print the following questions, complete and mail them with the required materials described above. No email submittals will be accepted.
Name:
Phone Number:
Address:
(You must reside in, or attend school in Santa Barbara County. You may be a Santa Barbara resident temporarily attending school outside the county.)
E-mail Address:
(If you do not have a personal email address, submit an email address of a friend or relative who can contact you. This is required for future communications.)
Social Security Number (last 4 digits):
How did you hear about this application?
Category: VISUAL ARTS
Description of Enclosed Material: (prints, document)
Your Plans for the Funds: (check one category)
___ Classes/Workshop
___ A project benefiting the community
___ Other ________________________
Describe your goals: (include the following information in 500 words or less)
Describe your talent
How do you plan to develop your talent?
What are your unique needs?
If your application is successful, how will the funds be used?