Scholarships are available to outgoing high school seniors, current college students of Walton County, or past graduates of Walton County public, private and home schools who have declared or intend to declare a major in the visual, literary or performing arts at the undergraduate level. There is no deadline to apply, and applications will be reviewed by committee quarterly. The Susan Foster Scholarship, Karen Kolenberg Scholarship and Sheila Goode Scholarship are available. Deadline: May 15, 2025
 

ANNUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA:
 

• Application must be completed in full and received by published deadline.
• Applicant must be a resident of Walton County at the time of application.
• Applicant must have declared or intend to declare a major in and arts or humanities related field.
• Awards will range from $500 - $2,000 per year per applicant.
• Funds will be distributed directly to the award winner’s college or university.
• Applicants may apply once per calendar year even if an award has been received previously.

If you have any questions about this application, please contact Lee Greene at Lee@culturalartsalliance.com.

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County seeks emerging and established visual artists for its Public Artist Directory.
Selected applicants are eligible for inclusion on the CAA's Art in Public Spaces web page. This database will be shared for participation in various Walton County projects, and artists may be contracted to design, fabricate, and install public art. Artwork sites may include properties such as local businesses, libraries, recreation centers, parks, sidewalks, and more.

Artists will be selected for the database based on history of past work, community engagement, and ability to collaborate with the CAA employees and project liaisons. A selection panel will convene to screen all eligible applications.

For questions, contact Courtney Malone at courtney@culturalartsalliance.com
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Letter of Interest
• Current Resume or C/V
• Artist Bio
• Minimum Three (3) Examples of Previous Projects
• Work Description: image, title, media, date, dimensions, location (if site-specific), materials, project budget, commissioning entity
• Three (3) References

As a current member of the Cultural Arts Alliance, you are invited to present up to three original works in the Donnelle Clark CAA Member Art Gallery during the 38th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, exhibiting alongside more than 120 juried fine artists. The Festival takes place Saturday, May 2 (10:00 a.m.) through Sunday, May 3 (5:00 p.m.) at Grand Boulevard Town Center.

If your work reflects the quality and presentation standards of a juried fine arts festival, please review the guidelines below carefully before applying. One CAA Member Artist will be awarded “Best in Show” and receive a $100 prize.

The CAA welcomes original fine art in all mediums, including painting, photography, glass, wood, basketry, fiber, fabric, metal, and pottery.

The first 40 qualifying applicants will be accepted in the order submissions are received.

Requirement Guidelines:

1. Artists must be current CAA Members in good standing at the time of submission and exhibition.
2. Exhibiting member artists are required to volunteer four (4) hours during ArtsQuest. Volunteer assignments may include areas outside the Member Gallery.
3. Only original, one-of-a-kind artwork will be accepted. No prints or Giclée reproductions of paintings or watercolors. Gallery-wrapped works must have 1.5” finished sides. Photography may be gallery-wrapped (1.5” sides) or professionally printed, matted, and framed.
4. Limit of three (3) pieces per artist. Maximum size per piece is 30” x 40” (including frame). Total width + height may not exceed 70”. Small-scale original works (marble, glass, wood, baskets, metal, fiber, fabric, pottery) may submit up to five (5) pieces for table/stand display, space permitting.
5. Artwork must be delivered to the Member Tent at Grand Boulevard on Friday, May 1, between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. All hanging work must arrive professionally finished and ready to install with secure hardware and wire attached. “D” rings are preferred. Sawtooth hangers are not permitted.
6. Each piece must be clearly labeled. Attach identification to the back (lower right) and provide a visible label on the front including: Artist Name, Title, Medium, Dimensions, and Retail Price (inclusive of 7% sales tax). Artists are responsible for reporting and remitting their own sales tax.
7. The CAA cannot facilitate the sale of artwork that is not clearly priced.
8. This exhibition is limited to fine art categories only. Craft items and food products will not be accepted.
9. Artists are responsible for monitoring weather conditions and retrieving work if necessary due to inclement weather.
10. All artwork must be picked up Sunday, May 3, between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.

The CAA is proud to offer this member benefit—valued at $110—as part of our commitment to supporting and elevating our artist community. Applications are due Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

We look forward to showcasing your work at ArtsQuest.        

Allie Anderson | allie@culturalartsalliance.com          

Director of Events        

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County