Bill Edwards Grant

Established by the Estate of Joseph William "Bill" Edwards, this Grant is intended for adult, non-student artists. 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 Grant sponsors scholarships for new and established artists pursuing art lessons and advanced visual arts training.

ELIGIBILITY & EXPLANATION

• Recipients of the Bill Edwards Grant must be Current members of the Associated Aritsts 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, with applicants granted full or partial funding for submitted projects based on the number of applicants and available funding for the selected period.

• Questions and special circumstances should be discussed with the AAWS Grant Review Committee.