Established by the Estate of Joseph William "Bill" Edwards, this Fund is intended for adult, non-student artists, and is administered through Associated Artists of Winston-Salem. During his employment at Western Electric, Bill was active in the art scene in Winston-Salem, NC. He taught for many years with the Winston-Salem Art Council and was the first gallery chairman of Associated Artists. The Bill Edwards Artist Development Fund (formerly called Bill Edwards Grant) is for new and established artists pursuing art lessons and advanced visual arts training.

ELIGIBILITY & EXPLANATION

• Recipients of the Bill Edwards Artist Development Fund must be Current members of the Associated Artists of Winston-Salem.

• Artists enrolled in undergraduate or associate degree-granting programs may not apply for this grant.

• Artists in certificate programs are generally eligible. Artists pursuing graduate degrees in subjects other than their art form may be eligible if they meet the other eligibility criteria.

• Requests of up to $500 are accepted, and applicants are granted full or partial funding for submitted projects based on the number of applicants and the available funding for the selected period.

• Recipients must take coursework during the quarter immediately following their award.

• Applicants should submit questions and special circumstances to the AAWS Grant Review Committee for consideration.