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

  1. Diane Haddon [+]
    Art Form: Assemblage / Mixed Media
    Used For:
  2. Falicity Zaklan [+]
    Art Form: Student
    Used For: Scholarship for Art Classes
  3. Gillian Bull [+]
    Art Form: Painter
    Used For: Workshop
  4. Ellen Berdiner [+]
    Art Form: Poet / Sculptor
    Used For: Travel Expenses
  5. Lisa Stirret [+]
    Art Form: Glass Artist
    Used For: Vitrigraph, Kiln and Silkscreen Table
  6. Brian Berman [+]
    Art Form: Sculptor
    Used For: Travel Expenses, computer tutor
  7. Dave Myers [+]
    Art Form: Sculptor
    Used For: Kilncasting Conference
  8. Kelly Asadorian [+]
    Art Form: Glass Artist
    Used For: Kilncasting Conference
  9. Elizabeth Reed Smith [+]
    Art Form: Pen & Ink Artist
    Used For: Lino Reduction Workshop
  10. Melinda West [+]
    Art Form: Fiber Artist
    Used For: VTS Workshop - Documentary examines Suquamish Elder's knowledge of weaving baskets
  11. Trisha King [+]
    Art Form: Elementary Head of School
    Used For: VTS Workshop
  12. Marie Weichman [+]
    Art Form: Mixed Media Artist
    Used For: Materials & Studio Costs
  13. Gail Coupal [+]
    Art Form: Fused Glass Artist
    Used For: Kiln
  14. Rochelle Forthun [+]
    Art Form: Musician
    Used For: Guitar Lessons
  15. Janine Severud [+]
    Art Form: Art Docent Coordinator
    Used For: Poulsbo Elementary Materials and Workshop
  16. Crystal Murray [+]
    Art Form: Dance Student
    Used For: Summer Dance Lab, Whitman College
  17. Catherine Foster [+]
    Art Form: Metal Sculpture
    Used For: Artist Materials
  18. R. Dash [+]
    Art Form: Photographer
    Used For: Computer Software
  19. Victoria Harrison [+]
    Art Form: Encaustic Artist
    Used For: Encaustic Supplies
  20. Barbara Wilson [+]
    Art Form: Painter
    Used For: Wokshop
  21. 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)
  22. Pam Christiansen [+]
    Art Form: Printmaker
    Used For: Class, mentor and supplies
  23. Peggy Vanbianci [+]
    Art Form: Artist
    Used For: VTS workshop for North Kitsap elementary teachers
  24. Sarah Fulton [+]
    Art Form: Theatre Artist
    Used For: Tution
  25. Britnee Gauce [+]
    Art Form: Student
    Used For: Art classes
  26. Nymoi Goeting [+]
    Art Form: N/A
    Used For: Art classes
  27. Grant & Lauren Katco [+]
    Art Form: Students
    Used For: Art Classes
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