Young Artists Scholarships

Click here for 2024 Scholarship Instructions and Application

Applications Due May 10, 2024.  Email completed applications to info@GualalaArts.org.

Offered through the fundraising efforts of the Pacific Piecemakers Quilt Guild (PPQG) through their annual Art in the Redwoods Quilt Raffle, the Young Artist Scholarship program is open to graduating seniors who reside in Gualala Arts’ region, from Fort Ross to Elk, and intend to pursue a career in some field of art. Individual scholarships have ranged from $500 to $2,000. Qualifications include strong interest, activity and accomplishments in some field of the arts and plans to enroll in program of art studies at a college or university.

Scholarship winners have gone on to develop their talents at a wide variety of specialized institutions, community colleges, colleges and universities in fields as various as painting, ceramic arts, music, performing arts, photography, writing and more.

Information on how and where to apply may be obtained from scholarship counselors at Point Arena High School, Pacific Community Charter High School and South Coast Community High School.

Local residents attending Mendocino High School and home schooled graduates may pick up application information at Gualala Arts Center or download the 2024 Scholarship application instructions. Deadline for completed applications is Friday, April 26, 2024

“This scholarship is a helping hand and note of encouragement,” says Nancy Kyle, chair of the Gualala Arts Awards Committee. “Since the mission of Gualala Arts is to promote public interest and participation in the arts, what better way to help a talented young person already active and productive in a field of the arts? This is Gualala Arts’ way of saying ‘we applaud you and here’s a scholarship to help you on the career path you have chosen.'”

Anyone wishing to make a contribution toward the support of young artists or wishing further information on the program should contact David “Sus” Susalla, Executive Director, Gualala Arts. Gualala Arts Awards Committee thanks the Pacific Piecemakers Quilt Guild (PPQG) for its longtime and ongoing support of the Young Artists Scholarship fund through its annual donation of the proceeds from the Art in the Redwoods Quilt Raffle.