The Senator John A. DeFrancisco Young Artist Program

The Young Artist Program is dedicated to advancing the professional goals of aspiring talented young people by providing limited financial assistance administered by the Cultural Resources Council.

Click for Young Artist Grant Cover Letter and Description HERE

Click for Young Artist Application HERE

Upcoming Deadlines:
October 15, 2008
December 10, 2008
February 10, 2009
Spring TBA

Eligibility: K-12 Grade

Students must demonstrate a definite talent in the area of arts and culture.

There are four areas through which aspiring artists and their parents may apply: Special achievement honorarium, Portfolio Development, Advanced/Ongoing Study, Summer Intensives.

Decisions: Note: this is a competitive process, and decisions will be made by a panel of professional artists and arts administrators.

Note: Payments will be made directly to the instructors, studios, organizations attended by the student.

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For more information please contact
Mark J. Wright, Program Director
315-435-2155 or 607-745-5810