Scholarship Information

A recent review of the TCAA Scholarship Program has resulted in the following changes, effective immediately.

The program that has been in place for several years of providing $500 scholarships to those needing assistance to attend mentoring sessions or workshops has helped many aspiring craftspeople.

Having distributed over $70,000 through that program, the TCAA has decided that a more targeted approach and a more substantial investment in each recipient will better address the urgency of providing educational opportunities to a number of highly motivated craftspeople who have moved beyond group workshops and would benefit from intensive mentoring in areas tailored to their specific needs.

To that end, The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association Announces !!

THE TCAA FELLOWSHIP

The TCAA Fellowship will be awarded annually to a craftsperson who has demonstrated commitment and passion in the pursuit of excellence in one of the four disciplines represented by the TCAA.The award carries a value of up to $12,000, covering travel and tuition for individual mentoring over the course of a year.

The first recipient of the award has been selected and will be announced at the 2012 TCAA exhibition opening at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum on October 13th, 2012.

Applications for the 2013 TCAA Fellowship may be submitted by mail to the TCAA Secretary-Treasurer, P.O.Box 1031, Salmon, Idaho 80923 by March 1st, 2013.

All applications must include a biographical essay outlining the applicant's career path and goals, a photo portfolio showing the progression to date of the applicant's work and a minimum of three letters of support from mentors or others with stature in the discipline. Winner(s) will be announced at the 2013 TCAA exhibition opening in October, 2013.

TCAA EMERGING ARTISTS COMPETITION

The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association will host an invitational competition for emerging artists in saddlemaking and silversmithing during the High Noon Western Americana Show in Mesa, Arizona, January 26th and 27th 2013

Applications are now being accepted and are due no later than June 30, 2012. The application must include a minimum of six photos of recent work, three of which must be detail images, and a brief biography including length of time working in the discipline.

Those selected to participate will be notified by letter mail or email as preferred by July 15th with details including delivery deadline.

There is only one category and one winner in each discipline. Entries will be judged by TCAA members using a standardized scoring system which will be made available to all entrants.

The winner in each discipline will receive $1,000 cash award and free travel to attend the 2013 TCAA exhibition opening at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum as a guest of the TCAA.

Email entries to info@tcowboyarts.com or call 403 931-4810 for more information.

Important Notes!

• Scholarships are not required for acceptance to study with TCAA members.
• Arrangements regarding dates and cost are between the member and applicant.
• Applicant can only be awarded a maximum of two TCAA scholarships in their lifetime.
• Scholarships are not available for 'basic' or 'beginner' workshops sponsored by the TCAA.
• If approved, you agree to submit a written review of your experience to the TCAA office within 30 days of participating in the TCAA sponsored education program.

Click the images below to read a few letters from a few folks awarded the TCAA scholarship.

Shawn Bradstreet

Pat Horlacher

Matthew McLure

Questions?

Please send any questions regarding the scholarship program to:

Or send it via email:

Nicola Education Fund | Scholarship Application

Please submit a request for a scholarship only if financial assistance is crucial to your ability to attend a workshop or mentoring session.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Website *

Address

City

State / Province

Zip Code

Region

Phone Number

Experience:
Document your experience and the number of years working in the craft.

References:
Apprenticeship or trade training to date. Provide three references with contact information.
(Fellow craftsmen or non-relatives who have known for at least three years).

Details:
TCAA member with whom you would like to study with, or which TCAA sponsored workshop you would like to attend. Please contact the member or workshop sponsor to confirm availablity and approximate dates before applying. (See application guidlines)

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