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Scholarship Advisory Panel

 

Lauren McMercury

Art Teacher, Monterey High School

Melissa Smedley

Artist / Activist At Large

 

Wanda Pan-Christiansen 

Alliance on Aging, Director of Development & Marketing

 

Helen Rudnick

Artist, Retired Public School Teacher  

 

Denese Sanders

Artist/ Educator/ Director/ Open Ground Studios

Support the needs of local, young adult, art students as they continue their studies on-line through spring of 2021.


Students awarded an OGS 2021Scholarship will receive a free six-month co-op membership to Open Ground Studios beginning January 2021.

  1. Empowerment and support through a network of professional artists

  2. Studio access to establish a healthy routine of studio practice with proper space and supplies.

  3. Autonomy within a brave space designed for study and creative productivity, away from distractions and stresses of home-life.

  4. Promotion and exhibition opportunities​

FUNDING

The funding for this program is be community built.

We’re seeking sponsorships, membership donations, and grants.

OGS is providing the space, expertise, administration, and creative network.

Contributions of any amount will make this program possible!

Multiple Giving Levels from $40 - $1,000

Sponsor one Student for 6 months: $1250

Contribute to Artist Mentorship Fund: $120

Open Ground Studios is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Open Ground Studios must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Fractured Atlas Non-Profit Fiscal Sponsor. Donate now!

2021 Art Student Scholarship Fund

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