Tribute Fund Scholarship Grants

The Chicago Calligraphy Collective has established a Tribute Fund Scholarship Grant to honor the memory of members who contributed unselfishly and graciously to the Collective with their art and calligraphic talents. Since 2021, the CCC has made annual awards as follows:

• The 2023 Tribute Fund Scholarship Grant was awarded to Tatiana deFigueiredo Gebert in honor of CCC member Pam Sussman.

• The 2022 Tribute Fund Scholarship Grant was awarded (in 2023) to Nancy Belda in honor of CCC member Peter Fraterdeus.

• The 2021 Tribute Fund Scholarship Grant was awarded to Kate Lehman in honor of CCC member Rosie Kelly.

In 2024, we will award two Tribute Fund Scholarship Grants, one each in honor of CCC members Pam Sussman and John Avila.

Peter Fraterdeus was a member of our organization since its inception in 1976. He was a gifted artist and craftsman, devoted teacher, mentor, and friend. His Dempster Street studio committed to the art and craft of lettering provided a place of gathering and a platform for learning with like-minded souls. Beyond his skill though, was the heart and soul he infused in everything he approached, including western calligraphy, stone carving and printmaking. With dedication, expertise and exuberance, he shared his joy in calligraphy as a teacher and student. It is with immense pride and heartfelt gratitude the we awarded a Tribute Fund Scholarship Grant in loving remembrance of our dear friend. 

About the Scholarship Grant

One or more Tribute Fund Scholarship Grants of up to $500 USD may be awarded annually to deserving applicants who meet the grant requirements. The scholarship grant is designed to provide financial support for furthering knowledge of calligraphy and its related arts and may be used for workshop or conference registration fees, online learning or new endeavors of calligraphic study. Applicants of all skill levels will receive equal consideration.

More information can be found here: Call for Entries  (please note, the 2024 Call for Entries will be available in May 2024)

Questions? Please contact vicepresident@chicagocalligraphy.org.

Important Dates

June 15, 2024 – Scholarship grant applications are available on the CCC website.

October 1, 2024 – Call for entries closes at 11:59 p.m. (CST).

December 1, 2024 – Applicants notified of their status.

Requirements

• Any member who has been a paid member of the Chicago Calligraphy Collective for at least the past two years is eligible to apply.

• Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

• This grant is not based on financial need or skill level, but will be awarded to an applicant who demonstrates a desire to expand their calligraphic knowledge and experience.

• The grant recipient is required to reciprocate at the conclusion of their grant cycle in the form of a presentation, workshop or demonstration in addition to an in-depth article for the CCC newsletter on the contents of your studies or experiences.

• The grant recipient must agree to allow the Chicago Calligraphy Collective to use their name, story, photographs and/or images of their artwork in the newsletter, website and other promotional materials as well as on social media, including Facebook and Instagram.

• Collective’s Officers, Directors, members of the Selection Committee and major donors and their families are disqualified from receiving scholarship grants.

Application Procedure

Complete the application form which includes Personal Contact Information, Certification Signature, Promotional Release, Biographical Statement, Membership Status, Purpose of Applying, Special Circumstances, Projected Costs and Reciprocity Commitment.

• Please submit three examples of your current artwork exhibiting your passion for calligraphy or its related arts. Images must be high resolution JPEGs, minimum 1024 pixels wide by 768 pixels high. Please submit three examples of your current artwork (practice pages or finished pieces) exhibiting your passion for calligraphy or its related arts.

• Do NOT include your name, email address or website information in any of the essay answers or on your artwork to ensure anonymity during the blind selection process.

• Review the Tribute Fund Scholarship Grant Checklist.