911 Media Arts Center is Washington State’s largest non-profit media arts organization, supporting the creative use of media in both communication and artistic expression. Our mission is to provide access to and promote participation in media arts. We believe everyone can and should have access to the tools of communication.

Each year 911 Seattle Media Arts Center recognizes promising new voices in the media arts with one of our coveted scholarships, offering the opportunity for an artist to learn from our instructors and further their studies in the media arts field.

Among our recent awardees is Margot Knight, whose arresting work has been featured internationally in magazines such as PHOTO France, EFX Art & Design, and Zoom. James Harris Gallery in Seattle has shown her work alongside media artist Gary Hill.

911 Media Arts Center hopes to increase these scholarship funds with the help of our generous donors. We envision a greater ability to serve more individuals from our community with additional scholarships, as well as a wider diversity of awards. Contact us at www.911media.org or 206-682-6552 for more information on how to contribute.

Applications Due June 1st, 2011

Intended to introduce and broaden the experience of digital media, 911 Media Arts Center announces two scholarships for artists and students:

The Artist Media Scholarship provides financial support to seed interest and exploration in the digital media arts. Open to artists of all disciplines, the $1,000 award is to be used for classes in digital media, including video and video editing offered by 911 Media Arts Center. The funds may also apply to additional resources offered at 911 Media Arts Center such as rental of video and editing equipment, and for artist projects needing technical assistance.
All levels of experience (including no experience at all) in digital media are eligible.

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The Ian Harrison Youth Scholar in Residence was created to introduce and motivate young people to experiment, explore and succeed in media arts and technology. This residency is solely for classes at 911 Media Arts Center as well as special programs specifically geared for young students at 911 Media Arts Center. Currently we are hosting Isaiah Hoban Halvorsen our first scholar in residence for the 2009-2010 year. All levels of experience in digital media are eligible for this scholarship as well.

Please review all information carefully before applying for awards.

The Artist Media Scholarship

Deadline: June 1st, 2011 (postmark date)

Eligibility

To be eligible, the applicant must:
Be a practicing artist in any discipline.
Be interested in exploring digital media.
Include a one page letter stating your reasons for Applying to the Artist Media Scholarship.
Include your contact information with address, phone number and/or e-mail.

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants are evaluated solely by their letter of intent.
We welcome applications from experienced digital artists as well as artists from any discipline with little or no experience in digital media arts.
Applicant interviews or work samples are not part of the application process.
Award decisions will be based on a panel evaluation and recommendation.

The Artist Media Scholarship does not provide:

Cash value
Stipend for courses not offered at 911 Media Arts Center
Project funding
Purchase of equipment

Mail application letter to:

2010 MEDIA LITERACY AWARDS
911 MEDIA ARTS CENTER, 909 NE 43rd Street STE 206 SEATTLE, WA 98105
E-mail application to: steven@911media.org
Subject: 2010 MEDIA LITERACY AWARDS
Questions call: 206 682 6552

The Youth Residency

911 Seattle Media Arts Center will award a year long residency for a talented youth at the Center. Named in honor of Ian Harrison, a beloved staff member and Youth Faculty who unexpectedly passed away in January of 2009, the award allows for access to the facilities and equipment of 911 media.

Deadline: July 31, 2011 (postmark date)

Eligibility

To be eligible, the applicant must:
Be 13 to 19 years old.
Be interested in exploring digital media.
Include a one page letter stating your reasons for applying to The Youth Residency.
Include a letter of recommendation from an adult who can vouch for your ability to attend classes or workshops.
Include a copy of your ID with proof of age.
Include your contact information with address, phone number and/or e-mail.

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants are evaluated by their letter of intent and letter of recommendation. We welcome applicants with or without experience in digital media.
Applicant interviews or work samples are not part of the application process.
Award decisions will be based on the panel’s evaluation and recommendation.

The Youth Residency does not provide:

Cash value
Stipend for courses not offered at 911 Media Arts Center
Purchase of equipment
Transportation to and from 911 Media Arts Center

Mail application letter and
letter of recommendation to:

Youth Residency
911 MEDIA ARTS CENTER, 909 NE 43rd Street STE 206 SEATTLE, WA 98105
E-mail application letter and letter of recommendation to:
steven@911media.org Subject:2010 Youth Residency
Questions call 206 682 6552

Award Amounts Each award carries a stipend for courses at 911 Media Arts Center. Award is to be used within a period of one year from notification of award selection.

Jury

Consists of Executive Director Steven Michael Vroom, Education Director Jonh Schwartz, Communications Assistant Nichole Rathburn, Lead Youth faculty member Zachary Shane Orion Lough IV, and 2009-2010 Ian Harrison Youth Scholar in Residence Isaiah Hoban Halvorsen.

Notification

Notification of award decisions will be announced within one month of the application deadline.