BACKGROUND:
Established in 2009 by the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA) and the Friends of the Ukrainian Folklore Centre (FUFC) to achieve greater visibility and popularity of Alberta Ukrainian arts and for the partnering organizations.
VALUE:
$500 (Awarded annually to one individual or group).
CONDITIONS:
This award is available annually to any qualified applicants (individual or group) who, through an exhibit, tour, festival, educational program, or special project foster a greater awareness of Ukrainian arts in Alberta. Projects may reflect traditional or contemporary subject matter and/or media. Projects in progress and/or recently completed works will be considered.
Applicants must submit a portfolio and/or visual or audio sample of the Ukrainian art being promoted, along with a written proposal outlining the intended exhibit, tour, festival, educational program, or special project. Limit of one submission per applicant per year. Applicants may not be employed by ACUA and anyone who is a family member of the applicant cannot sit on the selection committee.
Successful applicants must acknowledge the assistance of "Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts" and "Friends of the Ukrainian Folklore Centre" in all promotional materials and productions of the project for which the award is granted. Award recipients are required to submit a brief written report to ACUA within one year of receiving this scholarship.
APPLICATION:
In addition to the application form, applicants may also include up to five pages of additional information about their education, awards, community involvement, and/or letters of support.
Apply to:
ACUA & FUFC Award for Ukrainian Art in Alberta
Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts
9534 - 87 Street | Edmonton, AB | T6C 3J1
Phone: (780) 488-8558 | Fax: (888) 865-1973 | Email: info@acuarts.ca
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications must reach ACUA no later than 4:00 p.m. June 30 (annually). Scholarship recipients will be contacted. If an applicant requests submitted materials to be returned, a pre-paid self- return envelope must be provided.
For more information about the award and application form, visit ACUA website: http://acuarts.ca/awards.html