The Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County is inviting applicants for its 2024 Ida F. Haimovicz Visual Arts Award.
Donor Name: Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
State: Maryland
County: Montgomery County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/15/2024
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This award is available to high school juniors enrolled in a public or non-public high school in Montgomery County MD who demonstrate a commitment to the visual arts.
The 2023-2024 Haimovicz Award will be presented to three recipients following a juried selection process that is based upon the merit of the original submitted work and the applicant’s commitment to the visual arts discipline, not financial need.
Award
- The awardee who receives the highest average panel score is given an award of $1,500, a mentorship with a visual arts professional, and a solo exhibition presented in conjunction with an award ceremony. In addition, two runner-up awardees will receive $750 each and a one-on-one meeting with the mentor.
- The mentorship provides award winners an opportunity to learn from a visual arts professional, gain insights about the artistic process and visual arts-related careers. The schedule and scope of the mentorship will be collaboratively designed and mutually agreed upon by the awardee and the mentor.
Eligibility Criteria
Students eligible to apply must have met all the following eligibility requirements by the published deadline:
- Resides in Montgomery County, MD;
- Is able to provide AHCMC with a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) prior to receiving the award disbursement;
- Is enrolled full-time during the fall of 2023 and spring of 2024 of their high school junior year in a public, private, or home school located in Montgomery County, MD; and
- Will be graduating high school in the spring of 2025
Visual Arts Disciplines
The artwork submitted must demonstrate the applicant’s proficiency in any one or combination of the following visual arts disciplines:
- Painting (i.e., acrylic, oil, watercolor, tempera, etc.)
- Drawing (i.e., charcoal, pencil, pastel, etc.)
- Photography
- Printmaking (i.e., screen-printing, lithography, etching, etc.)
- Digital media & film (i.e., graphic design, digital illustration, animation, etc.)
- Mixed media (i.e., fiber-based arts, collage, assemblage, etc.)
- Sculpture (i.e., woodwork, metalwork, glass, etc.)
- Ceramics
For more information, visit AHCMC.