Gualala Arts Promoting public interest and participation in the arts since 1961
GUALALA ARTS YOUNG ARTISTS
SCHOLARSHIPS 2026
Due Friday, April 24, 2026
Scholarships are available to graduating seniors who live in the region served by Gualala Arts, from Fort Ross to Elk. Students who are active in the arts and plan to continue their studies in art or design are encouraged to apply. Art and design are defined broadly and may include painting, drawing, sculpture, music, ceramics, jewelry, theater, dance, writing, film, photography, graphic design, industrial design, interior design, fashion design, and other related fields.
In past years, scholarships from $500 to $3,000 have been awarded to select students pursuing careers in the arts.
ELIGIBILITY
- Graduating high school senior
- Resident of Gualala Arts Center region (from Fort Ross to Elk)
- Strong motivation, demonstrated abilities and interest in art/design
- Commitment to enroll in an appropriate school, college or university for art or design studies
HOW TO APPLY
Please use our fillable pdf application that can be accessed below or if that is not available, fill out the form on the reverse of this page and attach the necessary documents. Please organize your responses in the order in which the questions are given. Submit your COMPLETED application to:
Gualala Arts Young Artists Annual Scholarship Committee
c/o Kendra Stillman, Gualala Arts Office Manager at Info@GualalaArts.org
Your application must be typed, concise, focused, and complete to be considered. Please be aware that the Scholarship Committee will want to see clear evidence of your commitment to a career in art or design as indicated by your choice of institution(s) for further study and the courses or program in which you will enroll. If you are a finalist, the Gualala Arts Scholarship Committee will interview you at a time and place to be arranged in May. If you are selected as a finalist, be prepared to bring to your portfolio, or other suitable examples of your work. Awards will be announced by the end of May.
Remember: concise, focused, and complete, in type. If you have questions or need help, contact Kendra Stillman at 707.884.1138 or KendraGualalaArts@gmail.com
PAYMENT POLICY
Gualala Arts Young Artists Scholarships are for two out of four consecutive academic terms, commencing with the term following High School graduation, payable in two equal payments upon submission to Gualala Arts by the scholarship recipient of evidence of registration and enrollment in classes, courses, or programs in the recipient’s field, or fields of art.
Complete and submit COMPLETED application to:
Gualala Arts Young Artists Annual Scholarship Committee
c/o Kendra Stillman Gualala Arts Office Manager at KendraGualalaArts@gmail.com
If you have questions or need help, contact Kendra Stillman at 707.884.1138 or KendraGualalaArts@Gmail.com
Your application must be typed, concise, focused, and complete to be considered. Please be aware that the Scholarship Committee will want to see clear evidence of your commitment to a career in the arts and or design, as indicated by your choice of institution(s) for further study and in the courses or program in which you will enroll. If you are a finalist, the Gualala Arts Scholarship Committee will interview you at a time and place to be arranged in May. If you are selected as a finalist, you should be prepared to bring to your interview examples of your work, your portfolio, or other suitable representations of your work. Awards will be announced in May at a date to be determined.