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Newsletter
Volume XIII, No. 3
April 2001
NAASA Scholarships
The Native American Art Studies Association is
pleased to announce the availability of scholarships
to attend the 2001 conference. NAASA will award
the Allan Houser Scholarship, the Richard Conn
Scholarship and two General Scholarships (one in the
name of Oscar Howe). Each award includes $500 plus
the conference registration fee ($50) and membership
dues ($35).
All scholarship applicants must meet the following
criteria:
- Applicant is a new, current or lapsed member of
NAASA
- Applicant has not received financial support from
NAASA to attend either of the past two conferences
(Berkeley, 1997; Victoria, 1999).
General Scholarships
NAASA General Scholarships are intended to support
NAASA members presenting papers at the conference.
The scholarship committee will grant the awards
based on the merits of the applicantís presentation
topic and ability to perform meaningful research in his
or her chosen field, and financial need.
Allan Houser Scholarship
The Allan Houser Scholarship supports Native
American students attending the NAASA conference.
Allan Houser, a recipient of the National Medal of Arts
in 1992, was recognized as a dedicated educator and
accomplished artist in both painting and sculpture.
Houserís legacy continues to inspire countless future
artists. Preference will be given to applicants presenting
papers.
Richard Conn Scholarship
The Richard Conn Scholarship was established to
enable young professionals, both scholars and artists,
to attend NAASA conferences. As Curator of Native
Arts for over 20 years at the Denver Art Museum and a
long-standing participant and NAASA Board member,
Conn was committed to encouraging and mentoring
young professionals in the field of Native Art studies.
Preference will be given to applicants presenting
papers.
Applications for all awards must include:
- A cover letter describing financial need.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- If presenting a paper, a copy of the abstract. If the
paper has been submitted to a session please indicate
the name of the session and session chair.
Applications for the Allan Houser Scholarship must
also include:
- Demonstration of tribal affiliation with a United
States or Canadian tribe/nation/band.
- Proof of enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate
program of higher education in a field related to
Native American art history (copy of current registration,
student i.d. card, etc.). Please indicate projected
date of graduation and degree in the cover letter.
Applications must be postmarked by June 8, 2001, and
sent to the following address:
Kathleen E. Ash-Milby
35-25 77th St. #A-58
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
For questions about applications or supporting materials,
please contact the scholarship committee chair,
Kathleen Ash-Milby, by email:
ashmilby@aol.com
Late applications will not be considered. Applicants
will be notified of award decisions by July 13, 2001.
Awards will be made by check upon registering for the
conference.
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