Scholarships Available For Local Art Students

High school seniors interested in pursuing a career in the fine arts have access to scholarships to get them started. The Lakewood Arts Festival raises money each year to support arts education. 

The $4000 scholarship is open to high school seniors who live in the City of Lakewood and are planning to attend a four-year college, university or art institute with an art major. Graphic design, photography, film production, game design, art education, fine arts, architecture and fashion design all apply. 

“We are pleased to support young Lakewood artists,” said Karolyn Isenhart, chair of the 37th annual Lakewood Arts Festival. “Promoting established artists the day of the show and assisting student artists as they begin their careers are just part of what makes the Lakewood Arts Festival so special.” 

Scholarship applications must be turned in by Friday, April 11, 2014 to be considered. A five-piece portfolio is required.  Videos and films must be submitted on DVD format. Area art teachers, college counselors and potential scholarship applicants can email lakewood.arts.festival@gmail.com for more information.

Past award winners have gone on to study fashion design, art education and industrial design.

This year’s Lakewood Arts Festival is August 2 on Detroit Road between Belle and Elmwood Avenues.