2019 Annual Convention Scholarships

The 2019 Annual Convention is your conference to learn the latest skills and trends, connect with leaders across the country, and get inspired to transform your organization and community. No matter your organization's size or budget, we want to make sure you have the chance to attend the professional development conference of the year!

This year, Americans for the Arts and our sponsors are offering 69 full-ride and partial scholarships for arts professionals like you. Apply by Monday, March 11 at 11:59 PM (EST) to join us in the Twin Cities on June 13 - 16.

Scholarships are available for emerging and mid-career leaders, practicing artists, leaders of color, leaders with disabilities, Minnesota cultural workers, and more. Visit the Scholarships page for a full list of opportunities!  

Apply for:
-Practicing Artist Scholarships
-Public Art Preconference Scholarships 
-Field Diversity Scholarships: Serving Underserved Communities 
-Field Diversity Scholarships: Leaders of Color
-Minnesota Cultural Worker Scholarships

Applications Requirements  
Individuals may apply for multiple scholarships, but finalists will only be awarded one. 
Some scholarships require applicants to be current Americans for the Arts members at the Basic level or higher. Check the full list of requirements before applying.

Got Questions? 
For questions regarding scholarships please contact Jacqueline Flores at jflores@artsusa.org.  For questions regarding your membership status, please contact membership@artsusa.org.