Anderson Island Arts Scholarship Program 2026

Anderson Island Arts offers an annual scholarship for students pursing post-secondary education in the fine arts, literary, and performing arts fields. These scholarships aim to support young adults in advancing their artistic education and developing skills that contribute to the broader creative community. Previous recipients have gone on to study at renowned institutions and contribute to the local arts community, demonstrating the lasting impact of this scholarship.

The scholarship is funded by profits from Anderson Island initiatives such as The Islander arts journal, individual donations, and proceeds from various Island Arts events held throughout the year.  Community members can support the scholarship fund by purchasing The Islander journal or making direct contributions.

Scholarship Amount

The scholarship amount is $2,000. The Board reserves the right to divide the award equally among multiple deserving individuals.

Eligibility and Application Requirements

• Primary Preference is given to high school seniors with a strong regional connection to Anderson Island pursuing or planning to study art as a significant focus of their education (fine art, literature, music, film, design, or performance) degrees in the arts.  
• Secondary Preference is given to adults who are already pursuing post-secondary degrees in the arts, or who are pursuing arts education via continuing education, trade schools, vocational programs, or apprenticeships.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: August 15, 2026
• Award Notification Begins: Sept 1, 2026

Application Process for the 2026 Scholarship

Applicants must submit all required materials by the deadline. All application questions must be answered unless marked optional. A panel of reviewers, appointed by the Island Arts Board of Directors, will evaluate applications based on responses and artistic samples. Please note that acceptance of an application does not guarantee a scholarship award. Incomplete applications may be disqualified for review.

Applications are accepted throughout the year up until the deadline, but will only be reviewed after the deadline has closed.

How to Apply

Utilize the online application form here:

You will be required to submit a digital sample of your work, to include 3-30 pieces. You should email that (or a link to your online portfolio) to in**@****************ts.com.

If you are unable to complete the online application, you can submit the below as a Word document or PDF to the above email. Please ensure that every question is addressed clearly and thoroughly. 

1. Full Name
2. Contact phone number
3. Email address
4. Mailing address
5. Preferred method of contact (email, phone, text)
6. Artist statement: a brief description of your abilities and artistic interests
7. Current or future school 
8. Optional: Arts achievements, honors, awards, and community work
9. Include a minimum of three digital artistic samples. A maximum of 30 samples may be submitted. All samples must be 100% original, human-made artwork. Any artwork created, assisted, or modified by generative AI must be disclosed and explained as part of the creative process.

If you are unable to fill out the form or email, you can send via post to:

Anderson Island Arts
Attn: Scholarship Committee
9306 Otso Point Road
Anderson Island, WA 98303

Recognition and Award Details

• Award recipients will be notified after selection and invited to an Island-sponsored recognition event. Date TBD.
• Awardees will be asked for permission to share their name, photo, and social media profiles for publicity purposes. Recipient names and information about scholarship usage will be posted on the Island Arts website.
• Scholarship payments will be issued after October 1, 2026, and will be paid directly to the recipient’s college, university, or vocational program. 

Contact Information

For questions related to the application process, contact the Scholarship Selection Committee at in**@****************ts.com.