Society for Contemporary Craft General Information

Businesswoman and Society for Contemporary Craft board member Judy Cheteyan has been an invaluable asset to the arts community in Pittsburgh. Both Judy and her husband, Michael, believe that the arts and education make for a stronger community; therefore, affordable exposure to these is crucial for all citizens. Ms. Cheteyan is a strong proponent and supporter of the SCC outreach programs. "It’s really a way to make the connections with young people — to bring out their talent and allow them to develop their creativity."
To foster growth in the arts arena, the couple has developed The Judy Cheteyan Scholarship Fund, an annual summer scholarship which will be offered under the auspices of the Society for Contemporary Craft. The scholarship will provide a college student with the opportunity to gain professional experience within a nationally and internationally known contemporary craft organization. This three-month internship will alternate each year between an artist-in-residence assistant and an arts management/art education residency. Either program will provide the student with professional and career development and practical experience with professional artists and arts management personnel. 2004 Recipient: Adrienne Grafton-Kanazawa 2003 Recipient: Fereshteh Toosi 2002 Recipient: Cary Morrow

Administration of the Scholarship The administration of the scholarship will be the responsibility of the Society for Contemporary Craft located in Pittsburgh, PA. SCC will make notice of the scholarship availability through public announcement and make applications available at SCC, the SCC web site, and several colleges and universities with studies in arts and arts management. The scholarship is to provide an art student to work in a professional art environment as either an administrator or as an art educator. The scholarship will be used to pay a $2,500 stipend to the student during the internship. SCC will notify the recipient of the scholarship by letter at least two months prior to the beginning of the internship. Food and housing will not be included but the Society for Contemporary Craft will work with a nearby university or other arts organization to help locate affordable, convenient accommodations, if necessary.

Selection Process A three-member selection committee will be comprised of Judy Cheteyan, along with the SCC Executive Director and an additional Board member. To avoid a second meeting, the selection committee will choose an alternate recipient.

Standards for Determining Eligibility of Student This scholarship is dedicated to those undergraduate and graduate students who are currently studying art or arts management. • The applicant must be either an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full time at a college or university (studying craft, art education or arts management) • The applicant must provide a copy of their transcript from all colleges or universities attended (unofficial transcripts are fine) • The applicant must submit a resume or curriculum vitae • The applicant must have two references from either school administrators or faculty or from applicable work-related experience • The applicant must write a one-page essay on a pre-determined topic chosen by the selection committee. • The applicant must demonstrate a financial need to obtain a paid internship in their field.

Application Information Applications for The Judy Cheteyan Scholarship will be available at the SCC office and on the SCC web site by December 1 of each year. They will be distributed to colleges and universities nationally. Applications will be returned to the Society for Contemporary Craft, 2100 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or hand delivered to SCC by February 15. The granting of this scholarship will be primarily based upon academic achievement and broad participation in art-related activities, as well as demonstrated financial need. The student will submit the designated application form and will provide the following additional information: • Transcripts from all accredited college/university programs attended • Essay • Two letters of recommendation

Policy and Intent It is the intention that all scholarships awarded are made on an objective and nondiscriminatory basis and that this program operates in compliance with the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service Code.

Application This form is in Adobe PDF format. You will need Adobe's free Acrobat Reader to view this document. Please complete the form, print and mail. The form may be filled out online and then printed, or printed and filled out by hand or typewriter.

The Judy Cheteyan Scholarship Fund