Scholarships

Aspiring Young Artists Scholarship

Each year, the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod (PPSCC) offers aspiring artists who are graduating or have graduated from Cape Cod or Island high schools in the past three years the opportunity to participate in the Scholarship Awards Program. The PPSCC grant includes a $500 gift certificate to purchase art supplies, a set of artist grade pastels, and recognition at our national show For Pastels Only at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in June. Recipients are also invited to participate in a Pop-Up Exhibit and Awards Presentation at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in partnership with the Cape Cod and Island Art Educators Association.

To be eligible, applicants must plan to enroll in or continue to study a visual arts related field at the postsecondary level. Apply before May 1.

Questions about this award opportunity may be forwarded to Elinor Freedman, Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod Scholarship Coordinator.

How Do I Apply?

Completed application form (In the spring)
Recommendation of teacher, counselor, or school administrator
5 examples of artwork saved as JPG labeled with applicant’s last name and title
One page applicant statement to include art background and experience and future aspirations to pursue visual arts

Submit completed application materials electronically.

2024 PPSCC Aspiring Young Artists Scholarship Winners

The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod (PPSCC) is pleased to announce that four talented aspiring artists have been honored in the 2024 Scholarship Awards Program. Alondra Barragan of Nantucket High School, Lila Burke of Mashpee High School, Chloe Cahoon of Sandwich High School, and Rayssa Lacerda of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School were honored at an awards presentation and pop-up exhibit co-sponsored by the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod, the Cape and Islands Art Educators Association (CAIAEA), and the Printmakers of Cape Cod at the Cape Cod Museum of Art held on May 23 with artist Deborah Fowler Greenwood, educator at the Lighthouse Charter School, delivering an inspirational talk.

All recipients of this award plan to study a visual arts related field at the postsecondary level. Applicants submitted examples of artwork, a statement of art background, experience, and future aspirations to pursue visual arts, and a recommendation from their schools.

Alondra Barragan
Nantucket High School

Lila Burke
Mashpee High School

Chloe Cahoon
Sandwich High School

RayssaLacerda
Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School