The Cultural Arts Foundation NW understands that the arts are essential to the well-being of a community. The arts give citizens a sense of place, engage and train the mind and give exposure to diverse perspectives. Because of the importance of the arts, CAFNW wishes to promote activities in these areas: music, writing, painting, sculpture, theatre, film, & dance.
Grants
The adult grant program assists adults in developing their art skills and knowledge. The adult grant may be applied toward art education, art workshops, art supplies and any other art-related avenues that would assist adults in their artistic development. Grants of up to $1000 each are available. After receiving the adult grant, the recipient must give a short presentation at a CAFNW board meeting to share what they learned in utilizing the grant. If appropriate, CAFNW would like a donated work of art that will be used to raise funds for future grants.Scholarships
The student scholarship program is designed to assist students in the first through eighth grade develop their art skills and knowledge. The scholarships may be applied toward art education, art workshops and any other art-related avenues that would assist students in their artistic development. After receiving a scholarship, the recipient must give a short presentation at a CAFNW Board meeting to share what they learned in utilizing the scholarship.Selection Process
When the application is received, the Grants & Scholarships Committee reviews the application and then presents the application to the Board for approval. Applications are accepted throughout the year.Enter the name for this tabbed section: Past Recipients
Beginning in 2007 the CAFN Board created grants and scholarships to support the arts.
2007-2011
Diane Haddon [+]Art Form: Assemblage / Mixed Media
Used For:- Falicity Zaklan [+]Art Form: Student
Used For: Scholarship for Art Classes - Gillian Bull [+]Art Form: Painter
Used For: Workshop - Ellen Berdiner [+]Art Form: Poet / Sculptor
Used For: Travel Expenses
- Lisa Stirret [+]Art Form: Glass Artist
Used For: Vitrigraph, Kiln and Silkscreen Table
- Brian Berman [+]Art Form: Sculptor
Used For: Travel Expenses, computer tutor - Dave Myers [+]Art Form: Sculptor
Used For: Kilncasting Conference - Kelly Asadorian [+]Art Form: Glass Artist
Used For: Kilncasting Conference - Elizabeth Reed Smith [+]Art Form: Pen & Ink Artist
Used For: Lino Reduction Workshop - Melinda West [+]Art Form: Fiber Artist
Used For: VTS Workshop - Documentary examines Suquamish Elder's knowledge of weaving baskets - Trisha King [+]Art Form: Elementary Head of School
Used For: VTS Workshop - Marie Weichman [+]Art Form: Mixed Media Artist
Used For: Materials & Studio Costs - Gail Coupal [+]Art Form: Fused Glass Artist
Used For: Kiln - Rochelle Forthun [+]Art Form: Musician
Used For: Guitar Lessons - Janine Severud [+]Art Form: Art Docent Coordinator
Used For: Poulsbo Elementary Materials and Workshop - Crystal Murray [+]Art Form: Dance Student
Used For: Summer Dance Lab, Whitman College - Catherine Foster [+]Art Form: Metal Sculpture
Used For: Artist Materials - R. Dash [+]Art Form: Photographer
Used For: Computer Software - Victoria Harrison [+]Art Form: Encaustic Artist
Used For: Encaustic Supplies - Barbara Wilson [+]Art Form: Painter
Used For: Wokshop - Chana Batyam, Greg Fontenetter and Patricia Thomas [+]Art Form: Art Therapist
Used For: Art supplies for elementary students from all Kitsap school districts (tile making) - Pam Christiansen [+]Art Form: Printmaker
Used For: Class, mentor and supplies - Peggy Vanbianci [+]Art Form: Artist
Used For: VTS workshop for North Kitsap elementary teachers - Sarah Fulton [+]Art Form: Theatre Artist
Used For: Tution - Britnee Gauce [+]Art Form: Student
Used For: Art classes - Nymoi Goeting [+]Art Form: N/A
Used For: Art classes - Grant & Lauren Katco [+]Art Form: Students
Used For: Art Classes
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