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FEATURED ARTIST: CHARLOTTE POORE
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

CALL FOR ARTISTS
The Worcester County Arts Council invites all interested artists to participate in a juried art show to be exhibited during the month of June at the WCAC Gallery.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PAINT BERLIN - 4th ANNUAL PLEIN AIR
SEPTEMBER 19 - 21, 2013
Artists and Art Lovers are invited to make plans now to attend Paint Berlin, our 4th annual plein air event!
ARTIST REGISTRATION
SUMMER ARTS CAMP
Summer Arts Camp 2013 will be held June 17 - 21, 9 am - 2:30 pm at the Berlin Intermediate School.
Registration form, including selection of workshops offered this year is now available: SUMMER ARTS CAMP 2013 REGISTRATION FORM

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 31.

SUMMER ARTS CAMP T-SHIRT LOGO DESIGN WINNER!
We are happy to announce that Lila Quillin, who attended this year's Summer Arts Camp for children, has been named a Winner of the 2013 T-shirt logo design contest. Lila's creative design will be printed on t-shirts and worn by all campers who participate in 2013 Summer Arts Camp.

Community Arts Development Grants Awarded
The Worcester County Arts Council is proud to award $14,750 in Community Arts Development Grants program to 12 art projects and events to be presented by local nonprofit arts organizations during the 6 month granting cycle beginning July 1, 2012.
Funding will support a wide variety of creative and innovative projects that are of outstanding artistic quality and demonstrate community benefit enhancing the lives of everyone living and visiting the Worcester County.

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WCAC Berlin Gallery
6 Jefferson Street
Berlin, MD. 21811
Phone: 410-641-0809

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Art Scholarships
Scholarship Guidelines
  • The Worcester County Arts Council will award scholarships of $1,000.00 each, to qualified students during the 2012-2013 school year.

  • The Scholarship must be used for enrollment in an accredited college program for a degree in the arts. Scholarship moneys are limited to be used only for tuition and fees.

  • The applicant must be a legal resident of Worcester County.

  • The applicant must be graduating from high school in May 2013, or enrolled in an art program at an undergraduate level.

  • Scholarships are awarded on the basis of artistic merit and artistic potential only. Financial need is not considered.

  • Previous scholarship winners may re-apply provided they continue to meet the eligibility requirement. Individuals are restricted to winning the scholarship a maximum of (2) times.
  • Applications must be submitted to the Worcester County Arts Council, Inc, 6 Jefferson Street, Berlin, MD 21811.
    Application deadline is March 15, 2013, 2 pm.
    No late or incomplete entries will be accepted.

  • Applications must be typed or word processed. Those handwritten will not be accepted.

  • Please be sure to complete the entire application form and ensure all accompanying materials are enclosed prior to mailing.

  • Application must be supported by CD or DVD displaying samples of applicant's artistic work. Please follow the specific requirements included in the Guidelines.
  • Applications must be accompanied by two (2) sealed letters of recommendation from art teachers, artists or professionals related to the arts who are familiar with the applicant's artistic work. Applications must also include an academic transcript (photocopies may be submitted).

  • Applications will be reviewed by the Arts Council Scholarship Committee. Applicants should be available for an interview if requested.

  • A Scholarship Award Certificate will be presented to the recipient(s) by a WCAC Board Member at the recipient's school senior award ceremony. Checks will be forwarded to the college or university when that information is provided by the scholarship winner(s)

  • Winners are required to attend the WCAC Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin.

Instructions
To apply directly for the Worcester County Arts Council Scholarship, please download the following files:
ART SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
ART SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

Read the guidelines. Print out the application, complete and mail it to:

Worcester County Arts Council
6 Jefferson Street
Berlin, MD 21811