Scholarship Opportunities

Nathaniel C. Harris, Jr. Yard School of Art Scholarship

Nathaniel C. Harris, Jr. Yard School of Art Scholarship is offered through the Montclair Art Museum for children grades K-12. The program is dedicated to promoting diversity, and offers motivated students free tuition for one studio course during the school year, as well as exposure to arts professions. Decisions are based on merit and financial need in an effort to provide equal access to students' investigations of career opportunities in the arts. Read about the history of the Nat Harris Scholarship or watch a video featuring him. 

To apply

Complete and submit an application form, and have a teacher complete and submit a nomination form. Both forms are required to be eligible for consideration.

Spring Application & Nomination Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2021

Summer Application & Nomination Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2021

Online Nomination Form ➜

Online Scholarship Application ➜

Access for All Financial Assistance for Yard School of Art

The Access for All Financial Assistance Program is designed to reduce financial barriers to the arts for children and teens (5-19 years old) with disabilities and special needs. The Montclair Art Museum is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, educational, and safe environment for all. A sliding scale for reduced tuition is based on household income, number of dependents, and availability of funds. The Access for All Financial Assistance Program was established in summer 2018 through the generous support of community members. Please note that financial assistance is based on availability of funds and is not guaranteed for all applicants.

To apply

Consult the tuition tiers form to determine the level of assistance you might be eligible for, and complete and submit an application form and nomination form. Both forms are required to be eligible for consideration. 

Spring Application & Nomination Deadline: Monday, March 22, 2021

Summer Application & Nomination Deadline: Monday, May 31, 2021

Access for All Tiers PDF ➜

Download Spring 2021 Nomination Form ➜

Download Spring 2021 Scholarship Application ➜

Summer 2021 online Nomination Form ➜

Summer 2021 online Application Form ➜

For more information, please contact Kristine Bowen, Assistant Director, Youth and Family Programs, 973-259-5159, kbowen@montclairartmuseum.org