APPLICATION FOR THE WARREN SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE VISUAL ARTS
2016-17 ACADEMIC YEAR
The Judge T. and Allie Brower Warren Scholarship was originally established by Dorothy M. Warren, Elon College Class of 1940, in honor of her parents. These competitive scholarships are open to any first-year student, rising sophomore, or rising junior currently enrolled in Elon University pursuing a major or minor in art, who has an overall grade point average of at least 3.0, and will be enrolled full-time at Elon during the 2016-17 academic year.
PLEASE ADHERE TO ALLDEADLINES
Please type the following information:
Name ______
Local Address ___
Local Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Semester hours of ART completed by May 2016
Current class rank: Incoming 1st yr. student Sophomore Junior
Art major Art minor
Additional majors and/or minors
Current Overall Grade Point Average
Highlight the type of work that BEST describes your scholarship exhibit.
Two-dimensional work that can be hung on the wall
Three-dimensional work that can rest on a pedestal
Work that requires a digital or video environment
Other (please specify)
CALENDAR & DEADLINES
- Applications Accepted March 10th – 31th / Final Deadline: Thursday, March 31h by 5:00 p.m.
- Submit your application electronically in Microsoft word format to Professor Mike Sanford at: Your application should be sent with the file name using the following format: yourname_warrenscholar16_17.doc
- Exhibition Space Assignment: Friday, April 1stst. Applicants will receive an email designating their exhibition space in Arts West.
- Exhibition Installation Deadline: Monday, April 4thby 5:00 p.m. Students will have until this time to install an exhibition of their work. The exhibition must adhere to the guidelines described below.
- Retrieve Work Deadline: Monday, April 11th –Friday, April 15th by 5:00 p.m. Students must retrieve their work by this date/time.
- Scholarship Notification: By letter from the department chair.
- Award recognition at the year-end department picnic Tuesday, May 10th, 6:00 pm
EXHIBITED WORKS
Following the submission of your application, each student will exhibit a minimum of SIX and maximum of TWELVE works as part of the scholarship application process. On Friday, April 1st you will receive an e-mail notification designating your exhibition site in Arts West. Art work for this exhibition must have been completed sometime during your enrollment at Elon University, though they need not have been completed as a part of class assignment. You may consult with your mentor and/or professor about work selection. You are responsible for acquiring and installing ALL technology related accessories and/or pedestals for your exhibit. Please speak with your professor to make these arrangements.
Artworks will be evaluated on:
- The quality of the work, especially as it demonstrates your ability to effectively combine ideas/concepts with the skillful manipulation of media.
- Evidence of innovation, independent thinking, and creative problem-solving as a visual artist.
- Presentation; arrangement/organization of the exhibit; effective use of title cards/signage, explanation of processes, etc.
- Works need not be framed.
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ESSAY
- Please describe any financial need or hardship that this scholarship may address.
2. Type an essay that addresses the questions listed below.
- How you have been actively engaged in your art-making practice, participated in the visiting artist and art history lecture programs, and/or lead through engagement in critiques and discussions within your classes?
- With regard to your artwork and growth as an artist, outline your goals for the coming year.
- Clarify how this scholarship would help you realize those goals.
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QUESTIONS? If you have additional questions please contact any of the studio art faculty or Professor Mike Sanford, Scholarship Coordinator at: .