2022 State Arts Conference
Emerging Arts Leader Scholarships
We are pleased to announce up to twenty South Dakota Emerging Arts Leaders
will be awarded free registration to attend the 2022 State Arts Conference.
will be awarded free registration to attend the 2022 State Arts Conference.
Who can apply:
Emerging arts leaders (artists or administrators), based in South Dakota, between 20-35 years of age, OR an arts administration professional with less than 3 years of experience in their field.
What will you receive:
Free registration to the 2022 State Arts Conference, including one optional pre-conference track.
Application process:
1. Complete the brief application form including a single-page essay briefly describing your history as an artist or administrator in the field, age or number of years of experience, and what goals you have for your time at the conference.
2. We ask that scholarship receipts briefly summarize your experiences and top three takeaways from your time at the conference. Final summary due no later than June 15, 2022.
Deadline & Selection:
Scholarship proposals are due April 12, 2022. Recipients will be announced April 15, 2022.
Additional financial support available for the 2022 State Arts Conference:
1. Reduced student registration fee
2. Travel & registration support through the South Dakota Arts Council Professional Development grant: https://artscouncil.sd.gov/grants/professdev.aspx