Roost Studios 2021 Virtual Student Art Competition
Roost Studios is committed to helping passionate student artists realize their full potential. This year, we will be awarding $1,000 in scholarships to student artists who stand out among their peers.
This competition is an opportunity for local New Paltz student artists to participate in a virtual student art exhibition and compete for scholarship prizes at the same time.
All student artists participating in the exhibition will automatically be considered for scholarship prizes.
Awards:
Roost Boost
Student Art Award
Amount: $250*
# of Recipients: 4
Open to SUNY New Paltz art students and New Paltz High School seniors demonstrating excellence and dedication in the arts.
*Award amount will be directly available to the student artist.
Submission Materials:
Applicants are required to submit a small digital portfolio and brief essay in order to be considered for the virtual student exhibition and scholarship contest.
Digital portfolios must include 3-5 works of art for consideration by Roost Studios members and competition judges.
Applicants must also provide a brief essay (250 words max) responding to either or both of the following questions:
1) What inspires you as an artist?
2) How has art made you who you are?
Submit your application electronically at www.roostcoop.org/apply.
Important Dates:
Application Deadline: March 31, 2021
Virtual Exhibition: April 2021