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.
Summer Application Deadline: Monday, May 18, 2020
Spring Application Deadline: Monday, March 30, 2020
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.
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. Financial Assistance is based on availability of funds and is not guaranteed for all applicants.
Application Deadline: Monday, December 30, 2019
Classes begin the week of January 13, 2020 and run for 10 weeks.
Winter 2020 Scholarship Application
For more information, please contact Kristine Bowen, Assistant Director, Youth and Family Programs, 973-259-5159, kbowen@montclairartmuseum.org
