Fund a Summer Scholarship at Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft
At Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft, we believe that creativity should have no barriers. Our scholarship program plays a vital role in ensuring that individuals from all walks of life have the opportunity to experience the transformative power of the arts. By funding a summer scholarship, you can provide a student with the chance to study in our immersive, hands-on classes—whether they’re learning woodworking, ceramics, metals and jewelry, or another craft.
“The intimacy and beauty of the Pocosin Arts Community has astounded me and will stay with me even afer I leave. It has been a joy to learn and experiment with new skills and techniques with my peers in the workshop. At the same time I have also been learning from other teachers and students during our shared meals in the Riverview Building and visits in their studios. Every walk along the river and down main street has also yielded details to notice and marvel over, -another set of lessons. All of this I will carry with me and incorporate into my practice back home. With your generosity, you have given me a gift beyond measure.”
Stephanie Stratham Witchger, Summer 2024 Scholarship Student
Your Impact
By contributing to our scholarship fund, you’re helping to make the arts accessible to individuals with exceptional talent who might not otherwise have the means to cover tuition, housing, and meals. At Pocosin Arts, we are dedicated to ensuring that financial barriers don’t stand in the way of anyone’s ability to benefit from our world-class instruction and the vibrant, supportive creative community we’ve cultivated.
Your gift can truly change a student's life. Scholarships can provide opportunities to:
- Nurture the talent of young, aspiring artists who are eager to develop their skills and pursue their creative dreams.
- Offer respite and inspiration to individuals facing life’s challenges, such as personal hardships, career transitions, or those seeking a fresh start.
- Support dedicated individuals who may need financial assistance but are fully committed to advancing their artistic growth and expression.
- Empower adult learners or those in mid-career who are looking to explore new artistic mediums or further refine their craft.
- Help foster diversity and inclusion by providing scholarships to underrepresented groups, ensuring that creativity knows no boundaries.
- Create opportunities for lifelong learners to continue their artistic journey, regardless of age or background, enriching the broader artistic community.
- Equip educators with new skills and creative techniques, enabling them to inspire and engage their students with fresh perspectives, innovative practices, and enhanced artistic expertise.
How You Can Make a Difference: Fund a Scholarship
You have the opportunity to create a scholarship that reflects your values and supports the future of art education at Pocosin Arts. Whether you're offering a full or partial scholarship, your contribution will have a direct and lasting impact on students pursuing their passions.
Fund a Weeklong On-Campus Summer Scholarship: $1,575
This amount covers tuition, housing, and meals for one student attending a weeklong summer program at Pocosin Arts.
You have the flexibility to direct your scholarship in a way that is personally meaningful to you. You can choose to support a specific area of study, such as ceramics, metals & jewelry, or woodworking. Alternatively, you can target a special initiative of your choice or leave the scholarship unrestricted to benefit students across all programs.
Additionally, you may choose to name the scholarship in honor or memory of yourself, a loved one, or someone who has made a significant impact in your life.
How to Contribute
To contribute to our scholarship fund, simply make a donation by check or online using the form below. If sending a check, please indicate "Summer Scholarship Fund" in the memo line and mail it to:
Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft
Attn: Scholarship Fund
PO Box 690
Columbia, NC 27925
For more information or to discuss establishing a named scholarship, please contact:
Gretchen Schermerhorn
Executive Director, Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft
Email: director@pocosinarts.org
Phone: (252) 796-2787