La Quinta Arts Foundation’s Visual Arts Scholarship Program has awarded over $1,040,000 to local students pursuing college degrees in the visual arts since the beginning of the program in 1984.

Annual scholarship awards are made possible with proceeds garnered from LQAF events including La Quinta Arts Festival, Art Under the Umbrellas, La Quinta Blues & Brews; La Quinta Arts Foundation memberships; as well as contributions by community partners and other memorial contributions. 

Current Scholarship recipients receive recognition of their progress and talent on LQAF website for new work created, and their accomplishments.  Become a fan and follow LQAF on Facebook, enjoy our fantastic events and support deserving scholarship students in the process.

La Quinta Visual Arts Scholarship program for the 2013-2014 Academic Year is NOW OPEN.  Interested students need to carefully follow the Application Guidelines below.

• Open and print the Application Guidelines and Student Checklist.  Follow the instructions carefully.
   Application Guidelines -Student Checklist

• Fill out the Scholarship Application Form, including the Essay, then print and mail or fax to LQAF offices.
   2013-2014 Application Form

• Submit three (3) recommendations from people who know you well and are knowledgeable about your artwork.  At least one of the recommendations should be your current or recent art instructor.  Have them fill out the Recommendation form, then print and mail or fax to LQAF offices.
   2013-2014 Recommendation Form

LQAF Visual Arts Scholarship applications and art portfolios are submitted online beginning in February, and reviewed by the LQAF Scholarship committee in April.  For information about La Quinta Arts Foundation Visual Arts Scholarship progam please direct questions to Kathy Taylor Bauer, Administrative Manager, by using our contact form.