W. Charles Thompson Museum School Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

As a result of generous gifts from the Phil Leach Memorial Education Fund and anonymous donors, the Attleboro Arts Museum is pleased to offer scholarships to art students of all ages and backgrounds to further their knowledge in the arts.  We work to provide learning opportunities in the visual arts and nurture the creative development of each student through our arts classes & workshops and exposure to our museum exhibitions.

 

Scholarship opportunities are awarded to children and teens (grades K-12) and adult art students. The Review Committee typically selects multiple full and partial tuition scholarships per year.

 

The Attleboro Arts Museum does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion or sexual orientation. The Museum is accessible.

 

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES:

There are no exceptions to these guidelines.

• Students applying for a scholarship can be of any age and background.
• Recipient agrees to help promote and spread the word about scholarship opportunities at the Museum.
• Once a recipient has been selected, Museum art class schedules along with applicant preference and availability will determine art class assignments. Space is limited. We will do our best to find you an art experience.  If you are awarded a museum scholarship, you will not be eligible to apply again until 2 years have passed since the date of the awarded scholarship.
• Classes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash value. 

 

A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:

• Applicant Statement:  Kindly explain your thoughts and goals behind studying the visual arts and your desire for this arts program. Tell us about yourself, we would love to get to know you! Your statement should help the Review Committee make their decision. Length: One page or less (adults may assist minors).
• Submission of an Applicant Form.  All fields are required, thank you.

 

SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE:

 

Application Deadlines

• For Spring (April thru June) Session: January 15
• For Summer (July thru August) Session: April 15
• For Fall (September thru November) Session: July 15
• For Winter (January thru March) Session: October 15

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• Applicants should send in their application based on the above deadline schedule.

• Art class sessions are held during fall, winter, spring, and summer. Click on the “Our Classes” tab for session timetables and class offerings. Space is extremely limited during summer art weeks.
• Please send completed application to: Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 Attn: Scholarship or e-mail to office@attleboroartsmuseum.org with subject line “Scholarship Application.”

• All applicants will be notified of scholarship award results 2-weeks after the of receipt of their complete scholarship application.

Download an AAM Scholarship Overview & Application.

 

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Card to Culture Program

If you are a EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare cardholder you will be given priority for full scholarships to art education programs at the Museum. Complete the scholarship application and be sure to mention that you are a EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare cardholder in your applicant statement.

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ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:

The Attleboro Arts Museum is honored to commemorate the life, work, and exceptional talent of artist Edmonia Lewis by launching the Edmonia Lewis Art Education Scholarship. The scholarship is funded by The Reynolds Family and the Museum and is open to African American children, teens, adults, and adult/child pairs. It is administered by The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Committee of Greater Attleboro. 

 

Card to Culture Program

If you are a EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare cardholder you will be given priority for full scholarships to art education programs at the Museum. Complete the scholarship application and be sure to mention that you are a EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare cardholder in your applicant statement.

Download an Edmonia Lewis Scholarship Application.