THE GLASS ART GUILD OF UTAH NOW HAS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Glass Art Guild of Utah scholarship committee announces that they are extending the application process dates. This change will allow applicants to examine upcoming workshops and classes for the 2025 year. The new deadlines are as follows: application must be received by December 31, 2024 11:59 pm, interviews will be conducted between January 8, 2025 through January 21, 2025 and recipients will be notified by February 15, 2025.

The Glass Art Guild of Utah will be awarding education scholarships to emerging and established glass artists residing in the state of Utah to attend classes and events related to kiln-formed and cast glass.  The maximum award will not exceed $1000 per applicant.  Members and non-members of the guild may apply.

Scholarship Committee Chair and founding guild member, Kerry Transtrum, got the idea to start the scholarship program after looking into what is currently in place at similar national glass associations.  He then sent out a survey to judge guild interest in the project. Survey respondents overwhelmingly agreed that establishing a scholarship fund was a good idea for the guild and that the funds would be available to both members and nonmembers. Most respondents also said they would be willing to give a monetary gift, an art piece, or volunteer time to support the scholarship fund and committee. In addition, most respondents indicated that a small percentage of guild savings or a small percentage of guild dues could be used to help fund the program.

The scholarship application form is now available on the guild’s website in a downloadable format. 

Click HERE to get more details and to access the application form.

JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AT RED BUTTE GARDEN

GAGU is also excited to announce a junior scholarship program to encourage young minds, imagination, self-expression and creativity in glass arts. This scholarship is for youth/teen participants registered for Taste of Glass Workshops held at Red Butte Garden.  Please click HERE to get an application program.