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>
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 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.