Thursday, April 17, 2008

Deadline draws near for visual arts fellowships

Postmark deadline for applications to the Wyoming Arts Council’s visual arts fellowships is April 30. Forms are available on the WAC web site at wyoarts.state.wy.us or by mail by calling the WAC offices in Cheyenne at 307-777-7742.

The competition is open to Wyoming residents only. You must be 18 or older. Full-time students pursuing high school, college or university art-related degrees are ineligible.

Judging the submissions will be Colorado artists Lawrence Argent, Mary K. Connelly and Patty Ortiz. They will select up to three winners who will each receive a $3,000 stipend.

For more information, contact Michael Shay, individual artist program specialist, at 307-777-5234 or mshay@state.wy.us.