Memorial Funds & Scholarships
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association offers a variety of memorial funds and scholarship opportunities for various arts-based opportunities. Our scholarships and memorial funds are an investment in the arts community for artists of all ages.
Below are some of the memorial funds and scholarships we offer through the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association that help to continue and support our mission of providing opportunities in the realm of the Arts.
If you or someone you know is wanting to apply for a scholarship, please complete and submit our scholarship form to blueridgearts.programming@gmail.com.
Below are some of the memorial funds and scholarships we offer through the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association that help to continue and support our mission of providing opportunities in the realm of the Arts.
If you or someone you know is wanting to apply for a scholarship, please complete and submit our scholarship form to blueridgearts.programming@gmail.com.
Richard Low Evans High School Graduate Scholarship
Richard Low Evans was a local artist who loved and captured the beauty of Blue Ridge and the surrounding areas. Mr. Evans’ and his family were instrumental in spearheading the growth of the artistic community in Blue Ridge and the growth of the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. Upon Mr. Evans’ passing in 2007, the Evans’ scholarship was established by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association in conjunction with the generous support of the Evans’ family estate to assist with the expenses of a graduating Fannin County high school student pursuing a college education with a focus in the arts.
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Barbara Groce Literary Memorial Fund
Barbara Groce was an instrumental force in the growth of the Blue Ridge Writers' Conference, which is now it's 18th year. Barbara was an accomplished poet and literary artist, who always had a lending hand and heart to our arts association over the years. Upon Barbara's passing, with the generous support of family and friends, the Barbara Groce Memorial Fund & Scholarship was established to help the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association continue this incredible event for years to come and ensure that others would have the opportunity to attend. If you would like to contribute to the Barbara Groce Memorial Fund and Scholarship, please click below and add via paypal.
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Larry B. Hayes Memorial Fund
Larry B. Hayes and his family have been long-time supporters of the Arts and the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. Upon Larry's passing, with the generous support of family and friends, the Larry B. Hayes Memorial Fund has been established to help the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association continue their mission of providing opportunities in the realm of the Arts. If you would like to contribute to the Larry B. Hayes Memorial Fund in his honor, please click below and support via Paypal.
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Arts Education Scholarship Fund
If you would like to contribute to our area's local arts education provided via BRMAA and The Art Center year round, please feel free to donate to our Arts Education Scholarship Fund. This fund allows BRMAA to provide scholarships to students of all ages and ensuring that emerging artists are encourage in their pursuits to find opportunities in the Arts. This fund also helps our younger artists have the chance to attend our annual Youth Summer Art Camp and plant the seed of the arts. If you would like to contribute to the Arts Education Scholarship Fund, please click below and add via paypal.
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Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Fund
This fund helps Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (BRMAA) to continue to provide opportunities for the individual in the realm of the Arts. BRMAA is a non-profit 501(c) 3 and all donations and contributions made to this fund help our organization to remain vital in our area as an arts council, help us showcase a multitude of artists year round, and provide over 30+ exhibits and events for artists and the art lover. All donations are tax deductible and are greatly appreciated. If you would like to contribute to the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Fund, please click below and add via paypal.
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