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| The Nations Capital Chapter Art Scholarship ( Application attached below) The National Capital Chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters awards a $1000 Scholarship to a graduating senior who will be majoring in the visual arts. Decorative Painting is defined as a diverse art form that utilizes a variety of techniques and media to decorate functional and non-functional surfaces. Some examples are tole and craft painting on various surfaces. Decorative Painting may also include oil, water color and batik painting. The NCC is a group of non-professional and professional decorative artists. Techniques and stroke work are emphasized in painting. This special award was established in 1995 by the National Capital Chapter to recognize outstanding artistic achievement by a graduating senior from an area high school. The purpose of this award is to encourage the further study of the visual arts. NCC hopes to further awareness about the National Society and to encourage the decorative arts. All applicants will be notified by the end of May and a $1000.00 check will be awarded to the winner at the NCC July luncheon. Students must complete and submit the enclosed application to the Scholarship Chair postmarked no later than May 1st. Applications must include four (4) color slides of art work completed with the last 2 years or a CD with four (4) pieces of your artwork. Digital art will not be accepted due to the fact original artwork may be digitally enhanced. ( Note: Slides and CD will not be returned unless accompanied with a self-addressed /postage-paid envelope) Selection of a winner will be based on realism and the quality of 2-d artwork. Slide or CD selection should exhibit technical skill using various media. |