Student of Art Endowment

The Student of Art Endowment Fund was established to support enriched study, travel, and professional practice opportunities for students of art. Each year funds are awarded directly to students to support activities such as: Individual Art Projects; Collaborative Projects; Workshops; Residencies; Conference Participation; or Events intended to provide students with expanded professional experience in Art Studio, Art History, and/or Curation. Proposals involving and benefiting groups will be prioritized, however, individual student travel or enrichment activities will also be considered. (Note regarding travel restrictions and exemptions: please consult the https://uleth.sharepoint.com/sites/insurance-risk/SitePages/Travel.aspx.)

Value: Maximum $4000 annually; smaller award requests considered in accordance with projected budget needs.

Number: Variable

Eligibility: At the time of application, applicants (individual or group) must be enrolled full-time in one of the following programs: BFA - Art (Art Studio or Art History/Museum Studies), BFA - Indigenous Art (Art Studio or Art History/Museum Studies), or BFA - Art/BEd. In the case of a group submission, a lead applicant must be identified as well as a list of collaborators. Award is tenable upon confirmation of full-time enrolment at University of Lethbridge in the semester that the application is made.

Criteria:

• Recipients are selected by a committee comprised of members of the Department of Art, Faculty of Fine Arts.
• This is a competitive award and proposals are adjudicated on the merit of submissions.
• Project Activity Period is from the time of application to August 31 during the academic year in which the application is made.
• Within two (2) months of the project’s completion, successful candidates must submit a written report [250 words] and, visual documentation of work/research to art@uleth.ca

Deadline: February 1, 2025

Application Form & Details

Applications must include the following items submitted as a single PDF document:

• Application Form.
• Project Description: maximum 500 words.
• Proposed Timeline for realization of project.
• Proposed Budget with rationale.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) of lead applicant and collaborators.

Submit completed applications via email to: art@uleth.ca

Questions? Contact:

Krystal Ming-Honiwell - Administrative Support for Departments of Art & Drama

Congratulations to Chataya Holy Singer, the recipient of this year's award!

Read more about the 2022 Student Art Award Recipients