The Romanos Rizk Scholarship

Romanos Rizk, trained as a classical painter, came to Provincetown to study with Henry Hensche at his Cape School, and subsequently became a forty-year artist-member of PAAM. His lifelong pursuit of artistic excellence has inspired a scholarship at PAAM, named in his honor.
The Romanos Rizk Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to prospective students who have demonstrated talent, based on review of their portfolios, and their intentions to pursue a career in art. The award consists of a tuition credit of up to $1,000 per year for the study of painting or drawing at PAAM, and a certificate for art supplies during the period the recipient is a student at PAAM. There are no cash grants. The scholarship can be used for any classes at the Museum School at PAAM. Applicants must submit a one-page statement of artistic vision and a CD or slide portfolio of their work. Letters of recommendation as to the candidate’s potential and ability to develop artistic talent are encouraged, but not required.

This, and other Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Museum School at PAAM scholarships, exemplify our dedication to developing future generations of Provincetown artists. We are grateful for the generous donors who fund these efforts, in this case, Irma Ruckstuhl.

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Provincetown Art Association and Museum is proud to announce the 2012 Romanos Rizk Memorial Scholarship Recipients.   Congratulations to Charity Smith of Wellfleet;  Tina Camino of Provincetown; Jessica Teffer of Eastham; and Claudia Smith-Jacobs of East Falmouth.

Charity Smith Tina Camino Jessica Teffer Claudia Smith-Jacobs

The Robyn Watson Scholarship

In memory of the late director’s dedication to quality education at PAAM, this scholarship to attend one PAAM workshop, is offered annually to a high school student or Cape Cod Community College student (15-22 years of age) from outer Cape Cod.

Choose from a wide range of workshops including painting, drawing, mixed media, computers, and printmaking. Workshops are offered year-round, from 2 days to 1 week long, to once per day over multiple weeks. They are limited in size (usually under 12 students) to maintain a supportive and engaging art-making environment.

Applicants are asked to write a letter articulating their interest in a class, with alternate class choices (as some classes may be filled and closed to enrollment), along with information on financial need. Letters can be sent to Lynn Stanley, Curator of Education, PAAM, 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA O2657.  Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the scholarship is awarded.

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Former Provincetown High School student Jared King was a recent recipient of the Robyn Watson Scholarship.  Jared studied with the painter Robert Henry, in Henry’s week-long workshop: Ink and Gouache: Drawing and Painting on Paper.  Workshop participants had access to the studio during non-class time to explore and develop ideas.  Of the experience Jared said,   "As a result of this opportunity to study with the painter Robert Henry, I gained a new perspective on the use of color and the use of new media—gouache and ink.  Before participating in PAAM’s Art Reach program, I had never taken art classes—being in a studio environment with older and more experienced people was intimidating and exhilarating at the same time. I would recommend this to other s for a number of reasons:  it’s a good experience overall, it’s good for your portfolio development, and you gain new perspectives as a result.  Studying at PAAM helped me grow—as an artist and a person—while expanding my understanding of other materials and media."		Jared King
Jared King attended Art Reach, PAAM’s free afternoon program for youth from 2009-2011. He is an artist- member of PAAM, a former student mentor in PAAM’s Reaching Forward program, and serves on PAAM’s Youth Education Subcommittee. He attended Cape Cod Community College for two years and is currently pursuing a degree in illustration from UMASS Dartmouth.

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