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Scholarships

Scholarships

The Arts Council for Wyoming County is committed to creating opportunities for young artists in Wyoming County. The following is a list of available scholarships. For more information, please visit their webpage, which includes application information.

Balus Grants
High School Students in Wyoming County can receive assistance to explore learning opportunities in the Arts through the Arts Council for Wyoming County's Balus Foundation Grants for Young Artists. Click here for more information. 

ACWC & Creekside Fabrics Visual Arts Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded  each year to one high school student who wishes to further his or her  studies in visual arts: Photography, fiber arts, ceramic, carpentry, drawing and painting. Click here for more information.

Rising Star Scholarship
This scholarship is valued at $1,000; it covers the cost of the registration, booth fee, lunch for the three days of the Letchworth Arts & Crafts Show, a basic tent, and a $200 stipend for materials to prepare for the mandatory solo exhibition in January. Click here for more information.

Instrument Exploration Scholarship
Students between the ages of 10 & 16 who wish to learn an instrument, may apply for an “Instrument Exploration Scholarship” through The Arts Council for Wyoming County. Click here for more information.

  • Support for the Arts Council for Wyoming County comes from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. Other funding comes from the Wyoming County Government, the Conable Family, Mar

    Support for the Arts Council for Wyoming County comes from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. Other funding comes from the Wyoming County Government, the Conable Family, Mary Conable, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr., Western New York, and Wyoming Foundations. Additional support comes from Key Bank, Tompkins Community Bank, Complete Payroll, ACWC members and other private donors.

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