The Scholarship Winners
We had so many worthy entries for our Full Student Scholarship to Illustration Intensive 2020 that we decided to award TWO scholarships instead of just one.
The winners are:
Mialis Mercado – American Academy of Art (Chicago)
Madeline Urback – Flashpoint Chicago (Columbia College)
Both winners will receive full tuition to ii2020 plus housing and food for the week.
We are so grateful to be able to offer these student scholarships and hope to have more scholarship opportunities in future years as the Illustration Intensive grows.
– Jeff and Silvia
About the Scholarship
The Fantasy Art Workshop Illustration Intensive Student Scholarship will give one full-time student a FULL scholarship to the 2020 Illustration Intensive happening in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 22-26, 2020. The scholarship recipient will also get up to $300 towards travel costs. Total value of Scholarship package is up to $2,000.
Those who are eligible simply fill out the below form and submit five images of artwork for consideration. Artists working traditionally or digitally are welcome to apply. Works of art can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional (sculpture). Once your application is submitted, you will receive a link so you can edit your scholarship application should you need to. However, no edits to the application will be allowed after the scholarship enrollment period ends.
Only the scholarship recipient will be notified. We will also post the name of the winning recipient in late July or early August 2019 on our main workshop page here.
Scholarship application period opens at 8am Central Time on July 1, 2019, and closes at 10pm Central Time July 28, 2019. Applications received outside this time period will not be considered.
About the Illustration Intensive
Fantasy Art Workshop’s Illustration Intensive is a five-day workshop for aspiring and professional illustrators who want to take their art to a whole new level in an encouraging and creative environment, all while getting intense instruction from an award-winning faculty with decades of experience in fantasy gaming, video games, editorial, conceptual art, children’s books, and more.
Our lineup of guests and faculty for 2020 includes:
- Anita Kunz – Artist Guest of Honor
- Kate Irwin – Art Director Guest of Honor (Senior Art Director for Dungeons & Dragons)
- Jeff Miracola – Faculty
- Aaron Miller – Faculty
- Steve Prescott – Faculty
- Howard Lyon – Faculty
- Iris Compiet – Guest Faculty
- Ryan Pancoast – Guest Faculty
- Sprite Hansen – Guest Artist
- Chris Seaman – Guest Artist
- Hilary Clarcq – Guest Artist
To learn more about Fantasy Art Workshop’s Illustration Intensive, go here
Frequently Asked Questions
How old do I have to be to apply?
You must be 18 years of age or older at the time you submit the scholarship application.
Are part-time students eligible?
No, only full-time students attending an accredited school may apply. The winning applicant must provide a copy of their student ID, full-time class schedule, and a contact name at the school to verify enrollment.
Do I have to be an art major or a fantasy artist or illustrator to apply?
No, you do not have to be majoring in art nor do you have to be a fantasy artist or illustrator. However, our workshop is very heavily geared toward the fantasy art and illustration industry. All of our guest faculty and special guests work in either the fantasy art or illustration field. To get the most out of our workshop, you should have a strong interest in advancing your art skills and nurturing a career in fantasy art and illustration.
What mediums do I have to work in to apply?
Artists working in any medium, including but not limited to traditional painting, drawing, digital, sculpture, etc, are welcome to apply.
I’m going to graduate from school before the Intensive. Am I still eligible?
Illustration Intensive 2020 happens June 22-26, 2020. If you graduate from school in 2020 before the dates of the workshop, you are still eligible to apply even though technically you will not be a full time student in June at the workshop.
I have less than five images to share. Can I still apply?
You must share with us links to five images of your art. If you submit fewer than five links, your application will be discarded.
Will Fantasy Art Workshop make my travel arrangements if I win the scholarship?
No. Travel arrangements and travel costs are the sole responsibility of the scholarship recipient. However, Fantasy Art Workshop will reimburse the scholarship recipient up to $300 toward travel expenses to be paid via check in person on the final day of the workshop. You will have to provide us with receipts proving your travel expenses, so keep those airfare or gas receipts if you’re driving to the workshop 🙂
Will the scholarship cover the cost of art supplies?
No. You must bring your own art supplies. If you’re a digital artist, you must bring your own device(s) and cords as well as software.
Do I have to be there the entire week?
Yes. The scholarship is designed for a student who wishes to experience the workshop in its entirety.
