NWMAC/McKnight Student Artist Training Mentor
Grant Application Form
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council - 115 South Main - Warren, MN 56762

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date Rcvd _______________ Application # _______________ Discipline _______________
  Award Date _______________ Rating       ______________ Grant Award _______________

Hints for using this on-line application:  First, hit refresh on your browser to make sure you are using the most current version.  Second, do not allow the boxes to scroll since you will not be able to view that extra text when you print.  Third, remember that you cannot save so plan ahead.  Fourth, print off a copy to make sure your pages are printing with a size 10 font in the boxes, otherwise adjust your print settings accordingly.  Fifth, if you have a suggestion that would make this form function better email mara@nwrdc.org.  Full Student Artist Training Instructions including eligibility information.  

SECTION A. Applicant Information (Name, Address, City)


Home Phone
E-mail
 School
Grade
Parent/Guardian Name
 

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 Student's Signature

 SECTION B.  Artist or Training Suggestion
 Is there an artist with whom you would like to study or a training you would like to attend? Applicants who take the time to research an artist or training that fits their level of development and future goals will be given some priority during the review process. Your suggestion below will be considered along with other artists and trainings in the selection process to best ensure the programs goal. Remember this is a grant for up to $500.00 so additional costs related to an expensive training will need to be covered by you or your family.
  Artist or Training Name
  Contact Phone Number
  Artist Address or Training Location
 If you have studied with this artist or attended this training before please state the month/years of study: Example: Guitar lessons 6/08 - 10/09.

SECTION C: TO PARENTS OR GUARDIANS. PLEASE READ AND SIGN BELOW.

The success of your son’s or daughter’s training depends, in part, on your support. The total value of each award is a $500.00 grant which includes $450.00 for payment to the mentor or training and $50.00 for supplies costs. You will be expected to help provide the following:
1. Although some materials (up to $50.00) can be covered by the grant often additional materials are necessary to the study, such as paints,
canvas, dance shoes, sheet music, camera equipment, musical instrument, etc.
2. Transportation to and from where lessons or the training will take place.
3. Past experience has shown that the Artist/Mentor/Training students who make the most progress receive support and encouragement to
practice at least three hours per week at home.

As parent or guardian for __________________________ (Student’s Name), I certify that I have read the information in this application and that I agree to provide the three items listed above.


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Parent/Guardian Signature                                              Date

SECTION D:  Application Questionnaire
All responses must be completed in the space provided on this form. Do not allow the boxes to scroll.  If the boxes scroll we will not be able to read all your type when the form is printed and sent to our office.  Note: You should not be overly concerned if your answers to these questions refer to one type of art work, but you want to study another type. For example, perhaps you want to learn watercolor, but you have only worked with pen and ink. Or, perhaps you want to write short stories, but have only written poetry. This will be taken into consideration during the Review Session.

1. Describe what art form you want to study and what specific aspect of this art form you want to focus on with a mentor or at a training.
  
2. What efforts have you made on your own to study in this art form? Describe your past activities which shows your interest in this art form. For example, a student who is interested in creative writing should already be active with writing poems or short stories, or keeping a journal.
  
3. How much time do you now spend on this art form? hours/week

4. A mentorship or training workshop is an intensive learning experience. You will be spending a minimum of three hours per week in practice at home if you are awarded a mentorship or up to two weeks sometimes at a training workshop. Why are you willing to commit this amount of time to this program?
  
5. List the equipment or materials that you would use in your art form. For example: camera and photography supplies, musical instrument, painting supplies, etc.
  
Do you have access to the equipment or materials now? If not, how will you obtain these items?
 

6. Attach your Artistic Statement to this application form. This statement must respond to all four questions listed below and must be no longer than one typed, single-spaced page. Be sure to include your name.  Please use an easy to read font in approximately a size 12. 
a. What do you expect to learn from a mentor that you are not learning now?
b. List some of the most challenging things you have done with your art and describe why they were challenging to you.
c. As an artist, what are your strongest and weakest areas?
d. Is there a professional artist (past or present) whose work you especially admire? Why?

7. Be sure your parent or guardian sign and date this form. Send or deliver this Application Form, along with your Artistic Statement (and samples of your work if you are applying to study Literary Arts, Dance, or Piano) to the NWRDC, 115 South Main, Warren, MN 56762.  Postmark deadline is listed on our website home page at www.nwrdc.org/arts.htm or call 218-745-9111 to learn of the next deadline date.

8. Carefully read the guidelines to be sure you are prepared for your Review Session which will occur a Saturday two to four weeks after the deadline in Warren. Be prepared to discuss your work samples and respond to questions from the review panel.