MFA Boston Reinstates Women's Art Prize

After 4 years of absence, the MFA Boston is (hopefully) restoring the valuable Maud Morgan Purchase Prize, an "annual" award which was established to recognize an accomplished woman artist with a $5,000 fund and an MFA solo exhibition. Edward Saywell, chairman of the MFA's contemporary-art department, says that the MFA has chosen to award the prize less frequently so as to be able to generate a more meaningful amount for the fund. Sooooo, since they've been sitting on it for four years, that should mean that there is now $20,000 attached to this prize. We'll see.

Big kudos to Greg Cook, the Phoenix's art blogger/reviewer for bringing this topic to public attention.

The Women In Animation Phyllis Craig Scholarship Fund

The Women In Animation Phyllis Craig Scholarship Fund

Deadline: April 29, 2009

This is a $1,000 scholarship for a female student who demonstrates artistic talent and desires to make animation her career. Winner will also receive a one-year membership to Women In Animation. Applicants must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited animation program, must be U.S. citizens, and must be in financial need. Submissions must include a portfolio or reel, a 500-word essay outlining education and career goals and explaining financial need, a written recommendation from a teacher or mentor, and copy of student I.D., in addition to an application form (available on website).

All materials must be submitted together and labeled with name and contact information.

Women In Animation

Phyllis Craig Scholarship
P.O. Box 17706, Encino, CA 91416
(818) 759-9596

http://womeninanimation.org/. Deadline: April 29, 2009