The Nancy Luton Printmaking Student Education Fund Application
In 2020 we established an education fund to support students who are interested in learning about and enhancing their skills in printmaking. Nancy Luton, a Houston artist who donated her time, energy, and money to printmaking efforts at PrintMatters, Burning Bones Press, and the University of Houston, was one of our original members and we are proud to name this fund in her honor.
AWARDS AND ELIGIBILITY
Awards and amounts will vary from year to year. For 2024 they will range from $100 to $900. Recipients will be featured on the PrintMatters website and social media and will receive a one-year student membership.
Students of all levels who reside in Texas and are 18 years and older may apply using our online application found at www.printmattershouston.org.
The number of recipients will vary from year to year. The online application will open on May 15, 2024 and close on September 7, 2024.
Notifications will be emailed by September 30, 2024. The fund’s committee members, jurors, and board members are ineligible.
A person who was an awardee from last year’s 2023 “Nancy Luton Printmaking Education Fund” will not be eligible to apply until 2025.
APPROVED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Applications may be submitted for local and national printmaking workshops, college/community college printmaking classes, and printmaking conferences.
EVALUATION OF APPLICATIONS
Every effort will be made to ensure an impartial and broadly inclusive process. The applications will be evaluated on completeness and clarity of goals. Blind applications will be reviewed by a panel of 2 PrintMatters members and 3 art professionals. Final decisions will be approved by the Executive Board.
2024 Jurors: TBA
2023 Jurors:
Jennie Ash: Executive Director at Art League Houston
Preston Gaines: Houston based artist, architect, and industrial designer - Culturunners 2022 Healing Arts Grant recipient
Yvonne Garcia: Director at Hooks Epstein Galleries
Leamon Green: Associate Professor & Art Dept. Chair at Texas Southern University, Printmaker
Ray Hylenski: Independent filmmaker and art collector
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should be prepared to supply the following information on the online application:
• a short biography (1-3 paragraphs) (word count: of 200 minimum and 500 maximum)
• goals for the award (1-3 paragraphs) (word count: of 200 minimum and 500 maximum)
• name, short description, dates, and location of the workshop, class, or conference
• the amount requested and how the money will be used
• If the applicant is new to printmaking, 5 images of the applicant’s work in any medium (72 dpi .jpeg, 1200 x 1200 pixels maximum) will be uploaded with the application.
• If the applicant has printmaking experience: 7–10 images of the applicant’s print work (72 dpi .jpeg, 1200 x 1200 pixels maximum) will be uploaded with the application.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Students will have one year to use the funds and must provide all receipts to PrintMatters.
• Funds will be released to the recipients once the workshop, class, or conference has been scheduled.
• Recipients will be expected to share their experiences within six months of attendance. This can be done as a presentation, article, or short video.
Applications for the Nancy Luton Printmaking Student Education Award are open
on May 15, 2024 and close on September 7, 2024.
Awards will be announced by Sept. 30, 2024.
What if a class has not been scheduled at the time the application is due?
We realize that many schedules may not be formalized by the application due date. If this is the case, please provide as much information as possible to the best of your knowledge. You will have one year to request and use the funds you have been awarded.
What if the workshop/class I received money for is not offered during that year?
If there is another workshop/class that fits the goals you have stated on your application, let us know.
What if the scheduled workshop/class is more money than I asked for?
We will not be able to give you more than you requested.
What if the scheduled workshop/class is less money than I asked for?
No funds will be disbursed until the class is scheduled. If it is less than you requested, that is the amount you will receive.
Will I be given the money before or after I sign up for the workshop?
We understand that every situation is unique. We will be happy to discuss individual needs and accommodate them as best we can. You must turn in all receipts to PrintMatters.
What if the class is cancelled?
You will need to return the award.
Can I ask for money to buy supplies for the workshop or class?
Yes. If you need help purchasing printmaking supplies for a class, you may apply your award to those items. Just list the supplies and their costs on your application.
Can I request travel funds for a workshop or conference?
Yes.
Why do I have to supply digital images of my work? Will this be a deciding factor in the evaluation process?
The images are to demonstrate a commitment to broadening your printmaking education and skills. Your application will not be decided on the “quality” of your work, simply on your commitment to learning and growing.
I still have a question that is not answered?
Email your question to info@printmattershouston.org