Funded by a bequest from Berrien Fragos Thorn, creative arts scholarships have been initiated in order to foster and encourage the creative talents of individuals with a history of migration to obtain work in agriculture. Eligible applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines: Visual-painting, sculpture, photography, etc. Performing-dance, theatre, music, etc. Media-film, video, animation, computer graphics, etc. Literary-poetry, short stories, etc. Crafts-traditional folk arts, furniture, weaving, pottery, etc. There are two options in applying for funding: I. Grants under $500.00 No deadline for application-requests will be reviewed case-by-case Complete Sections A and C of the application II. Grants up to $2,500.00 awarded semi-annually Application deadline June 1 and November 1 A budget or documentation of expenses must be submitted with the application. Money may be used for workshops, materials, study with a mentor, course enrollment, mileage, lost wages…. A portfolio or samples of work are required, i.e. photos, tapes, video, etc. Complete all Sections of this application Application Criteria: Minimum 16 years of age Applicant need not be enrolled in school Because there is no essay required, the Letter of Recommendation is very important and should address the quality of both the applicant and the intended project. A history of movement to obtain work in agriculture is REQUIRED. For additional information on the Fund, please write or call: Arts Scholarship Committee Geneseo Migrant Center 27 Lackawanna Avenue Mt. Morris, New York 14510 (585) 658-7960 Toll Free: (800) 245-5681