The festival known for being an advocate of bringing top-notch music and art to the community has a track record of providing experiences and opportunities to local students. However, this is the first scholarship that the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art has ever endorsed.

In September 2010, the festival opened the “Remembering Kathy Metts Exhibit” at the Cheryl Newby Gallery, which showcased the original works of the dedicated artist. Now, the festival has established this scholarship in Metts’ honor. “Kathy’s paintings reflect an excitement for life and family, and I can’t think of a better way to honor her than through this scholarship,” said Delores Blount, Executive Director.

The Kathryn Bryan Metts Scholarship is only available to upper-level (junior, senior or graduate) students who are specializing in painting and drawing at a post-secondary institution. They must also be a native or present resident of Georgetown County, SC or Alamance County, NC.

The deadline to apply for the Kathryn Bryan Metts Scholarship is 5:00 PM, Friday, June 15, 2012.

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Only original artwork submitted by the artist or artist’s representative will be accepted for this competition. Artists can submit two entries, but artwork must not have been previously exhibited in any Horry or Georgetown County or City program.

“This year, we decided to accept all graphic media forms. Artists can choose from paint, markers, photography, digital art, crayons, and chalk. We can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with to commemorate our 22nd annual festival,” said Delores Blount, Director of the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art.

A panel of arts professionals will make the final selection based on specifications, design and marketability. The winning image will be produced as the cover for the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art’s program books and will also be produced as the festival poster. The winning image, an original signed by the artist, will be auctioned at the 13th Annual Pawleys Island Wine Gala, with all proceeds going to the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art.

In addition to the $300 cash prize, the winning artist will receive two all access passes to the festival, 10 posters and national recognition via publicity surrounding the 22nd annual event.

For additional information, please call 843-626-8911.

The next event takes place on Saturday • March 24th, 2012

Contact Delores Blount for more info.
Call: 843-626-8911
Email: dblount@strandmedia.com

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