Apply for Art Reach Class Voucher
Art Reach of Mid Michigan has two available voucher programs to offer tuition assistance for Art Reach classes. You may apply for only one voucher within a calendar year.
Option 1: Single Class Voucher
Class voucher of up to $50 may be awarded once per calendar year, per individual, and may only be used for 1 (one) class. For classes under $50, voucher will fully cover the cost of the class. For classes over $50, the student (or parent/guardian) is responsible to pay the difference at least 48 hours prior to the class start date or the voucher will be forfeited. Any remaining amount cannot be carried over to a future class.
Option 2: Skill-Building Class Voucher
This voucher will cover 50% of a skill building class that is 4 or more weeks, up to a maximum of $150. Any amount over 50% or the $150 cap, is the responsibility of the student. A skill building class is defined as a class that runs for 4 or more weeks that focuses on developing techniques in a specific medium.
Vouchers are only available by applying online. Requests must be received at least 7 days prior to the class start date. A class must meet a minimum number of students and tuition threshold in order to run. Vouchers are awarded at the discretion of Art Reach staff and based on available funding.
These programs are funded through the Art Flair and Murder Mystery Fundraisers.
Class Voucher Request Form
Rose M. Fisher Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded in memory of Rose M. Fisher to support performing arts. Recipients must be a current Mt. Pleasant High School student or graduate of Mt. Pleasant Public Schools; the award will be $500 annually (may be split between 2 eligible individuals). Recipients are only eligible to receive the award one time. The application must include an essay explaining the applicant’s involvement in performing arts. The application also requires a letter of recommendation from a teacher/instructor in the area of performance; performing arts is defined as performed in front of an audience using body or voice to convey artist expression. The deadline to apply is April 15.
To apply, fill out the form below and email apowell@artreachcenter.org with your essay and letter of recommendation.
Folkert Scholarship
This scholarship, in memory of Kendall Folkert, offers $500 towards one two-week summer session at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Preference will be given to any Isabella County student entering ninth grade in the fall. The applicant must demonstrate enthusiasm, ability, and passion in instrumental music, choir, theatre, dance, or visual arts through a one-page essay, written by the applicant, explaining why they would be a good candidate. Students must exhibit proof of acceptance to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp as well as submit a letter of recommendation from a fine arts instructor.
Scholarship partner is Ruth Magnell.
The deadline to apply is April 15.
To apply, fill out the form below and email apowell@artreachcenter.org with your essay and letter of recommendation.
Stephenson Creative Writing Award
The creative writing award was established in memory of Jo Stephenson through Art Reach of Mid Michigan. Stephenson was a professional journalist employed with Central Michigan University until her death in 1991. The $300 award may be used in any way that will benefit the recipient's writing ability.
To qualify, students must reside in Isabella or Gratiot County. Preference will be given to a graduating high school senior. For consideration, please fill out the application below and email a writing sample to apowell@artreachcenter.org. The writing sample must be original prose or poetry not exceeding 250 words. Previously published material will be considered equally with unpublished material. Judges’ decisions will be based on originality and creativity with consideration placed on correctness of form. The deadline to apply is April 15.
To apply, fill out the form below and email apowell@artreachcenter.org with your writing sample.