To apply for the AAAC Emerging Black Artist Scholarship:

  1. Download the EBA Scholarship Application (Adobe PDF), fill in all required fields, and save it to your computer starting with your last name and first initial (ex: JonesW_ScholarshipApplication.pdf).

  2. Compose your essay from your choice of three possible essay topics in the application. Save it as a separate file starting with your last name and first initial (ex: JonesW_ScholarshipEssay.doc). Microsoft Word (DOC), RTF or PDF formats are acceptable, word count should be 500 words or less.

  3. Gather the images you plan to include with the application and rename a copy of each (ex: JonesW_Image1.jpg) - JPG, PNG and PDF formats are acceptable, combined file size is 5MB. If your art is performance based, collect links to the work to be pasted into the body of your email. (Make sure sharing is set to allow the Grants Committee permission to view the work)

  4. Email the application, essay and images (or links) to grants@athensarts.org with the subject line Scholarship Application.

Deadline June 30 - scholarship awards are announced in July.

Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask! Just email us at grants@athensarts.org