DREAM REALIZED
GOAL REACHED
Since it was instituted in 1984, La Quinta Arts Foundation’s Visual Arts Scholarship Program has been dedicated to assisting college bound visual art students realize their education goals.

In conjunction with LQAF’s 30th Anniversary in 2012, we are delighted to announce a major goal reached,
$1 million dollars awarded to date!

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 memorial contributions.

Ryan Ramirez Memorial Fund

Ryan Ramirez

LQAF thanks and acknowledges Debbie & Roy Ramirez of the Ryan Ramirez Memorial Trust.  In their son Ryan’s name, the Ramirez Family has donated $128,662 to LQAF’s scholarship fund.   Ryan Ramirez was a gifted artist who receievd a scholarship from LQAF in 1994 and whose memory lives in our hearts.  The generosity of the Ramirez family has enabled over 100 students achieve their art education goals.

LQAF Visual Arts Scholarship applications are available on our website each year in February.  Applications and  art portfolios are reviewed by the LQAF Scholarship committee in April with awards made in May.

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