NCSW is pleased to offer our ongoing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access (DEIA) Scholarship. This scholarship acknowledges our commitment to expand participation of artists from traditionally underrepresented communities. NCSW recognizes the value of diverse voices, backgrounds and experience in creating a dynamic environment for learning. The DEIA Scholarship will cover full tuition, room, and board at our biennial workshops. 

The NCSW Board and Planning Committee have reflected deeply about our mission and our goals. We recognize that barriers, both historical and contemporary, can and do prevent many artists from traditionally underrepresented communities from participating in our programs. We invite you to join us!

Goals:

  • To provide professional development experience for artists from traditionally underrepresented communities 

  • To introduce the success of NCSW to the broadest possible community of artists

  • To expand and enrich the arts community

Selection Criteria:

  • Must be an artist from a traditionally underrepresented community including artists who identify as BIPOC, Multiracial, and/or LBGTQ+.

  • Provide up to five images of artwork/craft pieces showing artistic quality and strong artistic vision. Work samples must be completed within the last three years.

  • A written statement of how the scholarship would advance the artist’s artistic growth in both the short and long term and the likely impact on the artist’s work and future direction.

  • A resume or statement of professional and/or artistic and educational experience especially with chosen medium.

To Apply:

  • Fill out online scholarship application for this and any other NCSW Scholarship. Application due by June 3, 2024 and you will be notified by June 10, 2024. (These scholarships have been awarded for 2025, please consider applying for our 2027 workshops in the future).

  • Submit $60 application fee with application.

Questions: Please contact info@ncsw.org

NCSW is committed to being welcoming to all and does not discriminate regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, race, religion, philosophical or political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, geographic origin, and socioeconomic status.

All NCSW participants must be 18 years old or older.