Marilee Hall Scholarship for the Arts
FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN THE UPPER CUMBERLAND REGION OF TN PLANNING TO PURSUE A MAJOR OR MINOR COLLEGE DEGREE IN VISUAL FINE ARTS
BACKGROUND:
Art Round Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization dedicated to supporting artists in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. The mission of Art Round Tennessee is to engage all people in creating and experiencing visual art in our community. The Marilee Hall Scholarship for the Arts was created in 2023 as the first scholarship of its kind in Putnam County and now has been expanded to the 14 counties in the Upper Cumberland.
Marilee Hall is an established ceramic artist in Cookeville, Tennessee who has been instrumental in growing and sustaining the arts community here in the Upper Cumberland. Through her beautiful artwork, her dedication to Art Prowl & Art Round Tennessee for over 20 years, and her wonderful spirit, Marilee continues to inspire current and future artists in this community. Presented by Art Round Tennessee and funded by generous local donors, the Marilee Hall Scholarship for the Arts will be given to one aspiring artist in the Upper Cumberland each year to assist in their creative pursuits.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS:
The Marilee Hall Scholarship for the Arts is awarded to one graduating high school senior in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee who plans to pursue a major or minor college degree in visual fine arts, in the amount of $500.00 in unrestricted funds. Scholarship applications are reviewed by the Art Round Tennessee Board of Directors.
Scholarship applications for 2024 are now closed.
2024 Eligibility & How to Apply:
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Applicants must be current high school seniors in any school (including home schooled students) in the following counties in Tennessee: Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, Warren, & White.
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Applicants must be on track to graduate from high school in the 2023-24 academic year.
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Applicants must be on track to attend college beginning in the 2024-25 academic year.
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Applicants must be planning on pursuing a major or minor degree in visual fine arts.
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Applications will open on February 12, 2024 are due no later than April 1, 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Please direct all questions to info@artroundtennessee.org
ThANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE MARILEE HALL SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE ARTS:
Dr. Sam Barnes
Marilee Hall
Brad Sells
Brie Flora
Molly Gleason
Emma Levitz
Glass Tangerine
Sadie Wang
Sarah Louise Davey
Justin Blackmon
Louis & Christine Colombarini
Jordan Johns
Brandy Lynn
Sydni Sons
Donna Simpson
Janis Nunnally
Hayley Crook
Kathy Dunn
Anna Askins-Dunn
Glenda & Jonathan Nelms
Lorri Flora
Brenna Buckner
Larry Taylor
Wesley Adkins
Betsy Moon
The Silver Fern
Easy Tiger Coffee Roasters
& all attendees of our May 2024 Fundraiser!
PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
2024 Ella Brock, Van Buren County High School
Charlie Herren, Cookeville High School
2023 Kaylee Savage-Cutcher, Cookeville High School
