Alberta Society of Artists Scholarship 2015

Eligibility: Enrolled as a full-time student in a Fine Arts program at a post-secondary institution within Alberta. Students must be taking predominantly 2nd and 3rd year courses. Must be an Alberta resident. 

Criteria: Awarding of the scholarship will be based on a combination of artistic merit, innovation and creativity with consideration of academic achievement. 

Value: $1000 
Number: Two 
Apply: Students are able to apply online through the ASA website(  http://albertasocietyofartists.com/submit-your-application/ ) or submit a paper application, including hardcopies of all required documents, along with a CD of digital images to: 

The Alberta Society of Artists Crossroads Art Centre 

305-1235 26 Ave SE 

Calgary, AB 

T2G 1R7 

Submit: Submissions online or by mail must include the following: 
• An up-to-date, one page artist resume or CV 
• Signed application form 
• An up-to-date, unofficial transcript from post-secondary institution 
• 5 artwork images 
• 200 word essay to accompany the submitted images that incorporates a personal statement in relation to the artwork and your artistic practice. 

Submit by: December 1, 2014 
Selection: Blind Jury selected by the Jury Advisor and the Education Chair of the Provincial Board of The Alberta Society of Artists. 

Notification date of award: January 30, 2015

Read more at http://www.affta.ab.ca/Arts-In-Alberta/Arts-Opportunities/Alberta-Society-of-Artists-Scholarship-2015

Quad High School Art Show Opens June 5, 2014

The Quad High Art Show starts Thursday, June 5th at MacDonald Island Art Gallery! Join us for the opening reception from at 7:00-9:00 pm. The Quad High Art Show is a celebration of the outstanding artwork created this year by the students from our city’s four high schools! 
Come enjoy the music and art - and mingle with the student artists at the June 5th opening reception of the Quad High Art Show at MacDonald Island!

The Quad High Art Show will run from May 29th to June 25th.

Illustrated History Challenge for Kids

Start writing your exciting Canadian History tale and you could be on your way to Ottawa for the 2014 Governor General's History Awards. The award is open to Canadian kids between the ages of 7 and 14. Students are invited to create their own illustrated story based on any element of Canada’s past they find of interest. The deadline for entries is June 14th, 2014!

Stories should be between 500–1200 words in length and should include 1–3 illustrations or archival photographs to accompany the story. Comic Strip formats are eligible; students should keep in mind a 5-page comic typically entails 500 words. Stories can be written in either English or French.

Stories will be evaluated by a panel of judges on the following basis:

• Creativity and originality
• Content and story composition
• Grammar, spelling and quality of writing
• Use of illustrations to support the story

The top two writers, one French and one English, will receive a $1000 RESP and a trip to Ottawa. The top twenty-five stories will be published on our website and awarded a complimentary subscription to Kayak: Canada's History Magazine for Kids. All participants will receive a special certificate commending them on their participation.

 The contest deadline is June 14, 2014.

For more information, visit http://www.canadashistory.ca/Kids/Contests/Kayak-Illustrated-History-Challenge