Toledo Museum of Art's Travel Scholarship

Students of art are encouraged to apply now for the Palmer Scholarship awarded by the Toledo Museum of Art. The application deadline for this art travel award is January 29, 2010. The Palmer Scholarship provides funding for travel for an individual(s) to pursue a course of study in an art-related field. The award recipient(s) will receive up to $8,000 toward the costs of travel—including airfare, hotel and meal expenses—either domestic or abroad, to enhance studies in an art-related field. Project examples include advancing creative skills, conducting research, and studying educational techniques. Applicants must reside in Northwest Ohio. The award recipient(s) must complete the travel within one year of notification. Awards will be announced in March 2010. Full details and the application form can be downloaded at www.toledomuseum.org/learn/classes. Questions can be directed to class registrar Rebecca Byers at rbyers@toledomuseum.org or (419) 255-8000, ext. 7363. The Palmer Scholarship is just one of many awarded by the Toledo Museum of Art. Scholarships for TMA art classes—for children and adults—are intended to provide art education to those who might not otherwise be able to participate, and to encourage artistically gifted individuals. See the Museum website for additional information.

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Take Action

Ohio lawmakers are looking to balance the budget. During these tough times they are once again looking to cut funding for the arts throughout the state. It is imperative that we inform these decision makers of our opinions. You can Take Action by clicking this link and sending emails to have your voice heard.

The Coosters

Highly recommend checking out this short video of The Coosters. You'll be whistling the melody for hours after, I know I did. Wonderful song, enjoy - Intimate Vacuum featuring the Coosters Great bunch of local talent and I'm looking forward to their new album. Look for them around town, you'll be glad you did.

Group of 9 Artists Reception

We had such a fantastic turnout for the Group of 9 opening artists reception. Thanks to all of you who attended. It always makes me feel so good for the artists when we have such an exciting response. We all know how hard these artists work to put together those last few pieces making a show really sing. Here's a sampling of images from the evening. Had it not been so hectic we would have photographed all the artists! -- Next time for sure.

Group of 9:

Greg Jones - Tom Marino - Sally Hobbib Rumman - Neil Frankenhauser

Jan Dyer - Phil Hazard - Dustyn Bork - Jan Thomas - Glenn Osborn

photo by Penny Gentieu

photo by Penny Gentieu

photo by Penny Gentieu

photo by Penny Gentieu

Calling all Creatives

The submission deadline nears, 11.30.2009, but you're creative, bang out something fantastic. You know we all thrive on pressure, creatives are only encouraged by deadlines.

THE BRIEF IS SIMPLE:
Using the tree as a metaphor, develop a graphically compelling banner centered about the topic of sustainability. Banner artwork will be submitted online, juried by three national award-winning designers, and put on display throughout Downtown Toledo on light pole banners. Once the banners come down from the streets, the artwork will be converted into one-of-a-kind tote bags for purchase. Proceeds of tote sales will go to the Young Artists At Work Program.

You got the idea go to Urban Forest Project for details.