Pierce/Trucksess Studio Art Scholarship

• Major: Art, option: Studio Art
• Must be BFA (Bachelor of Fine Art) or MFA (Masters of Fine Art)
• Class Level: Sophomore, junior, senior or graduate * Minimum overall gpa 3.0
• 1st preference: Demonstrated interest in watermedia, including transparent or gouache watercolor, acrylic, casein, printmaking, and other mixed media on paper support that includes watermedia prominently.
• 2nd preference: Demonstrated interest in painting and drawing in all media.
• If no eligible applicants meeting first two preferences: Demonstrated interest in any area of art studio as long as they evidence a foundational ability in creative processes and a sincere interest in pursuing a career in art.
• In the case of equally eligible candidates, preference is for the student with greater financial need.
• Art and Art History Department requests a portfolio.

In 1985 Ann T. Pierce and her father, Frederick C. Trucksess, established a scholarship endowment in memory of her mother, Frances H. Trucksess. The endowment has become one of the most significant sources of support for students in the Department of Art and Art History. Ann Pierce was a watermedia insturctor and served as chair of the Art Department. She is a highly regarded artist, as were both of her parents. Ann continued her passion of teaching after retirement and with her own grandchildren, instilling her family’s legacy of appreciation for the arts.
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