THE LAURA SOUTHWICK FOUNDATION PRESENTED TWO AWARDS IN 2008.
MILES BURKE AND KATHRYN DAMMERS WERE
EACH AWARDED A GRANT IN JUNE.

Miles will be an 11th grade student artist this fall at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. The award will allow him to attend a class in metal sculpture at the
Fine Arts Center of Chicago this summer. more>
 




        The grant application form that includes the eligibility criteria for the 2008 - 2009 school year is now available. The application process may include an informal interview with members of the selection committee and  the submission of a sample of the applicant's work.
        In addition to basic information, applicants will be able to submit videos, photographs, audio recordings or written materials as samples
. If you would like to receive an e-mail copy of the application form, please contact us at jbsouthwick@comcast.net
        In 2009 the foundation committee will make awards to students attending Oak Park-River Forest H.S as well as to students attending other high schools in the Chicago area. Freshmen,Sophomore and Junior age students during the 2008 -2009 school year may apply.The 2009 award will be presented in the spring of 2009.

Applications are now beIng accepted up until May 15th, 2009.

Kathryn, a dancer, who attends Oak Park - River Forest High School, was accepted to study with the Boston Ballet Company this summer. The award will help her purchase equipment needed to participate.