RICHARD & ELAINE WILLIAMS
LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
The Richard and Elaine Williams Legacy scholarship program, co-sponsored by the Westlake Village Art Guild, is an out growth of the Thousand Oaks Arts Festival that was staged for thirteen years at the Mary and Richard Carpenter Park on the grounds in front of the Civic Arts Plaza. The festival celebrated the visual and performing arts as a “free to the public” event held over a weekend each September from 2004 to 2016. It also featured a “Children’s Art Experience” that provided the opportunity for supervised playing of musical instruments provided by the New West Symphony under supervision by their musicians and the creation of “Take Home” visual art pieces supervised by ArtTrek instructors. For a number of years it even had a Shakespeare workshop with children acting scenes from his plays.
When the festival event ended after the 2016 and all expenses were paid, monies still remained in the bank account that had accumulated over the years. In 2017 the ACCV board voted to establish an investment fund with these funds that have led to the inaugural scholarship awards in 2018 funded primarily by sponsors that included many of who have supported the festival over the years. Over time the investments have become a major source for the scholarship funding. The ACCV and the Westlake Village Art Guild continue to sponsor this important program and provide a stimulus for emerging student artists in the Conejo Valley.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
$500 - $2000 AWARDS
4 Scholarships will be awarded for Visual Arts
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4 Scholarships will be awarded for Performing Arts
(Vocal, Instrumental, Dance and Acting)
This competition is only for high school seniors, college freshmen, and college sophomores. The entry deadline is May 15, 2024.
Winners will receive awards ranging from $500 - $2,000, paid directly to the college they plan to attend in the fall of 2024. In addition to completing this application, please send your arts teacher recommendation to accvvota@gmail.com. Recommendations are optional.
Winners Reception at the Thousand Oaks Hillcrest Center will be held on
Sunday, June 9th 3PM to 5PM
at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts
Located at: 403 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
SUBMISSION FORM
2024 LEGACY scholarship applications for Visual Arts
In sponsorship with the Westlake Village Art Guild WVAG
Eligibility and Entry Requirements for
Visual Artists
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Legal Resident of the Greater Conejo Valley.
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Currently High School Seniors thru to College Sophomores are eligible.
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Currently registered or plans to register for a fine arts program at an institution of higher learning.
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Images of artwork must be submitted with the application and must be original and created by the applicant.
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Application may include an optional letter of recommendation from a current or past art teacher or director.
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250 to 500 word statement written by the applicant relating to awards, activities, goals for the future, and any information that will make the applicant stand out. This should include applicants studies such as workshops, classes, private teachers, etc.
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Agreement to the liability release.
Eligibility and Entry Requirements for
Performing Artists
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Legal Resident of the Greater Conejo Valley.
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Currently High School Seniors thru to College Sophomores are eligible.
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Application must include name, address, phone and email.
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Applicants must be currently registered in a music or dance program.
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Students must be high school seniors through rising college sophomores.
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Work submitted must be performed by the applicant and must be submitted via a YouTube link and must be one single shot (no editing please). If password protected, please include password on your application.
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An optional letter of recommendation from a teacher or director emailed to the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley.
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250 to 500 word statement written by the applicant relating to awards, activities, goals for the future, and any information that will make the applicant stand out. This should include applicants studies such as workshops, classes, private teachers, etc.
Applicants will be judged by local artists on their submitted work, along with all required statements and letters, by professionals in their designated fields. Applicants will be notified in writing or by phone as to their acceptance. Winners reception will be presented with their awards at a reception event to be announced at a later date. Winners will be presented on the ACCV Website and YouTube Channels.
Time is running out!
Get started on your artistic work, statement and recommendation letter today!
Send questions and recommendations to:
Arts Council of the Conejo Valley
403 W. Hillcrest Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Google Phone: 1 (323) 763-1424
www.conejoarts.org
Richard & Elaine Williams Legacy Scholarship Committee Email: accvvota@gmail.com
