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HMAG Member Development Grant

Houston Metal Arts Guild

Member Development Grant

The HMAG Member Development Grant, sponsored by Charisma Design, will award its eighth scholarship of $500 to a HMAG member for the purpose of attending a workshop, professional event, or otherwise assisting the member to enhance metalsmithing knowledge and development.

 

In exchange for the grant, the recipient will be interviewed about the experience by the HMAG Education Coordinator. The recipient will be featured in the HMAG newsletter as well as on the HMAG website.

Possible applications for Award:

  • Conferences

  • Workshops

  • Seminars

  • Symposiums

  • Professional travel

  • Material purchases

 

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be HMAG members, and the recipient must be an HMAG member in good standing to accept the Grant. 

  • The awardee will be chosen based on merit and intent.

  • Artwork submissions must be completed within the last 5 years.

  • The awardee cannot be a previous recipient the HMAG Member Development Grant.

 

Deadlines:

  • The submission deadline for all application materials is September 30, 2024.

  • The recipient will be notified October 18, 2024, for use on or before June 30, 2025. 

 

Applicants are asked to submit:

  • Completed application form

  • Statement of purpose (maximum 2 pages) indicating experience and intention of use for the HMAG Member Development Grant, sponsored by Charisma Design.

  • Current resume

  • Digital images of artwork produced in the last 5 years.  Applicants must submit a minimum of three pieces of artwork, with a maximum of 10 images (this includes detail shots).

  • Applications may be downloaded (PDF) from the HMAG website.

  • For best results, application materials, including the statement of purpose and resume, should be submitted either as a Word document or PDF document.

Grant applications will be submitted by email.  You can submit your application materials to the HMAG President

 

For questions or to request more information, contact HMAG President (HMAGPres@gmail.com).

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