Thanks to the generosity of our Corporate and individual sponsors The Carmel Arts Council is pleased to offer two scholarships in 2022.

The first place winner will receive a $3,000 Visual Arts scholarship and the second place winner will receive a $2,000 Visual Arts scholarship.

Scholarship Requirements:

1. Applicant MUST be a graduating Senior. Applicant must reside with a parent or legal guardian living in Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.

2. Applicant must submit a portfolio containing no fewer than 10 and no more than 15 pieces of the applicant’s

original work. The work should be varied in media and subject.  For three-dimensional art a CD will

be accepted.

3. The winning applicants must provide 1 photograph for publicity purposes.

4. The scholarship award winner must provide written proof of acceptance to a 4-year degree program at a college

or university by April 15, 2022 in order to receive his/her scholarship award.  Once this information is

received, a check will be mailed to the recipient shortly thereafter.

Download or Print Application ~ CLICK HERE –> VISUAL_ARTS_SCHOLARSHIP_2022

Application Due:  March 28, 2022

Please send to: Joyce Burrell, 14030 Powder Drive, Carmel, Indiana 46033 or e-mail to jaburrell1@gmail.com.  General questions are welcome prior to submission deadline to Mrs. Burrell at the above e-mail or at   317- 844-5682.  Your art portfolio must be ready for evaluation  by April 23, 2022

Required Attachments:   Due date – March 28, 2022

+ Completed application with all signatures (including parent and student).

+ Official copy of high school transcript (must be mailed separately if application is emailed.)

+ Brief personal statement telling us about yourself, your approach to art, future goals, how you will be using this scholarship and a list of extra curricular activities or community involvement.