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<b>Hello Faculty, Staff, & Instructors,</b></div>
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<b>Award season is here!</b> Please encourage your best students to apply.</div>
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The announcement below has been shared with our BFA, BA, and MFA students. The application portal opens on
<b>November 1</b> and closes on <b>November 13</b>.</div>
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These awards are tailored for our exceptional Junior and Senior students who are pushing creative boundaries (the awards are open to all students, but we especially want to see Juniors and Seniors take advantage of this opportunity). If you know a student whose
work truly shines, please champion their application. Your encouragement, guidance, and feedback can make a real difference in helping them succeed.</div>
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Please feel free to reach out to me directly (edidonna@fsu.edu) if you have any questions. </div>
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<b>Thank you for your unwavering support of our students!</b></div>
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<b>Announcement: Department of Art Student Awards 2025</b></div>
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We are excited to announce the 2025 Department of Art Student Awards at FSU! These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students, and yes, that includes YOU!</div>
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The Department of Art offers various awards to Studio Art students who demonstrate exceptional accomplishments, with award amounts ranging from $300 to $1,000. A strong application will significantly increase your chances of being selected!</div>
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Please note that all awards will be applied to your Financial Aid package. If you have specific questions about how the award will be applied, please contact the Financial Aid office directly.</div>
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All BA, BFA, and MFA Studio Art students in good academic standing and enrolled for the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 terms are eligible to apply. Award recipients can expect the funds to be applied to their FSU accounts early in the Spring 2026 semester.</div>
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<b>APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:</b></div>
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To apply, visit <span style="color: blue;"><u><a style="color: blue;" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAf0836a20-8c76-2db9-7674-f0e48a355b32" href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffsu.academicworks.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cart-instructors%40lists.fsu.edu%7Ccb19b97952d64a5d4eba08de16f0f7e8%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638973421374829604%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SYJcwwZOnuxy4jaDfMnW%2BDgmgvkDMIdiJaePajc9Q4c%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://fsu.academicworks.com/">https://fsu.academicworks.com/</a></u></span>.
After logging in, complete the General Application first, then proceed to the Art Award application. Both sections must be completed for your application to be considered. Full instructions can be found in the Awards Application Guidelines linked below.</div>
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To strengthen your application, follow these steps:</div>
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<b>Artist’s Statement (150-300 words):</b></div>
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Start with a brief bio and explain the core ideas behind your work.</li></ul>
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<b>Selecting Your Artwork (5-8 images):</b></div>
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Ensure your images are well-photographed, under 2MB, and in jpg or png format.</li><li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;">
For videos, upload to Vimeo or YouTube and provide the link.</li><li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;">
Format still images to 1080x1080 pixels at 72dpi, with a black or white border.</li><li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;">
Poor photographic documentation will keep good work from being chosen.</li></ul>
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<b>Describing Your Artwork:</b></div>
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Include the title, size, medium, and completion date for each image.</li><li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;">
Expand on the concepts mentioned in your Artist’s Statement.</li></ul>
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<b>Additional Achievements:</b></div>
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Scholarships, residencies, and community projects</li><li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;">
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<b>Special Note:</b> Completing this application may take several days and require focused effort. Investing time and thought will greatly improve your chances of success. Additionally, this preparation will be valuable for future award applications, both on
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Sample applications and tips for writing your artist statement are available on the department website: </div>
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Best of luck with your application! We look forward to seeing your incredible work.</div>
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