In 2013, a generous high school art teacher raised funds to send one of her promising senior art students to my workshop at the Peto Museum. It was a joy to welcome that student into the workshop, and the experience stayed with me. In the spirit of "paying it forward," I created the Mindful Studio Practice Scholarship to help make painting education and mentorship more accessible to those who might not otherwise be able to participate.
As many of you know, I often write and teach about mindful practice as it relates to the studio, creative work, and everyday life. Through this scholarship, I hope to foster greater awareness of mindful studio practice while helping artists continue their creative journeys.
The goal of the Mindful Studio Practice Scholarship is to provide subsidized access to my workshops and Private Painting Mentoring sessions.
How to Apply
Send me an email with "Mindful Studio Practice Scholarship" in the subject line and include:
- A brief introduction to yourself and your painting practice, including what painting means to you.
- A short explanation of your interest in and need for scholarship support.
If you have a website, feel free to include it, though it is not required.
Scholarship awards are based on a combination of interest, need, and artistic commitment. If you're hesitant to apply, please know that I am not looking for perfection. I am simply looking for artists whom I believe I can help most through this opportunity.
Scholarships may cover the full tuition of a workshop (excluding travel, lodging, and food expenses) or the full fee for a Private Painting Mentoring session.
If you would like to support the scholarship fund, donations of any amount are deeply appreciated. One hundred percent of funds raised go directly toward scholarship recipients.
Thank you for helping make painting education more accessible.
Warmly,
Abbey Ryan
P.S. It's important to me that we all support arts and education "paying it forward," so that's why I am giving preference to applicants who have also contributed something to the scholarship fund. ANY amount counts, and 100% of the funds we raise together will go towards scholarships (maybe yours!). Donate here.
