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Helen Woo Scholarships Awards – Academy of Special Dreams Helen Woo Scholarships Awards Grant applications are currently closed until further notice.
In an effort to assist the special needs community to achieve their artistic dreams, the Academy of Special Dreams in collaboration with Mrs. Helen Woo and the California Arts Council will offer a limited number of cash scholarships and micro business grants awards yearly for artists with disabilities and transitions programs who are either pursuing their studies in art or advancing their careers in art.
We also provide working artists grants to deserving artists local and internationally thanks of the generosity of Mrs. Helen Woo. All projects must involve or be created by members of the special needs community who need support to promote their artistic talents.
All submissions will be selected by the Academy Academy of Special Dream’s Entrant Licenses-Releases College Scholarship Fund / Working Artists Fund Criteria All applicants must be 18 or older to participate in this process. The College Scholarships Fund is targeted to the traditional college-aged student with a disability who is pursuing either a full- or part-time course of study in any medium of Art.
The Working Artists Fund is focused on the disabled adult artist who actively pursues a career or vocation in any artistic field and who occasionally requires financial support to further that career or vocation. These cash awards are determined on a competitive basis and require the submission by e-mail of an art portfolio and artist’s statement The artist’s portfolio should include 10 images, PC and Apple compatible (jpg).
The artist’s publishable quality photograph or headshot will be needed for credits All materials should be labeled with artist’s name, title of each piece (if any), media, dimensions, and year completed. The portfolio of Art may include publishable quality photographs of drawings, painting, ceramics, digital works, mixed media, printmaking, sculptures or other works of Art. Self-portraits, still life and figure studies are recommended.
The Artist’s Statement should include your reasons for wanting to be an artist, a description of artists and/or works that you admire, and the challenges you face as an artist with disabilities. Your statement should be no longer than two pages. Be sure to include your name at the top of your statement and disability.
Statement of treating physician or other healthcare provider describing the artist’s disability or medical condition must be submitted. Please note that this statement will be held strictly confidential and not disclosed to anyone. Thank you for your interest!
Grant applications are currently closed and will reopen at a later date. E-mail a completed application form together with your portfolio and artist’s statement to the Academy of Special Dreams Foundation at specialacademy@gmail. com .
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A tax-exempt IRC 501(c)(3) non profit corporation. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Disabled adult artists, 18 or older, who actively pursue a career or vocation in any artistic field and occasionally require financial support. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Working Artists Fund is funded by Academy of Special Dreams. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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