Creative Arts Fellows Program A collaborative program between the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Art and Design
The Fellowship Advantage The Creative Arts Fellows Program provides students a four-year, experiential, team-based scholastic experience with like-minded students. Working with a dedicated director of the program, students are provided personal mentoring, networking travel and opportunities to learn about careers in the ever-changing arts world from scholars and practitioners. Students in the Creative Arts Fellows program will participate in value-added learning experiences that embrace the university’s growth mindset philosophy and connect students to faculty, peers and professionals. The programming is three-fold, focusing on community building (personal and professional), experiential learning and leadership development — culminating in a well-rounded graduate who can differentiate him/herself in the public sphere.
WHO SHOULD APPLY? Successful applicants to the Creative Arts Fellows program will have a declared major in art, dance, English (creative writing), graphic design, music and theater and have a track record of interest in studying the arts. Previous exhibitions, performances and a robust portfolio will be an advantage for applicants. The program is highly selective and is limited to the top 25 incoming students in applicable majors in each entering class.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Creative Arts Fellows will receive a $3,000 scholarship renewable annually based on academic performance and continued participation in the program. This is in addition to any Presidential or High Point Scholarship. Fellows must meet GPA and professionalism requirements to be awarded continuation of their fellowship into the next academic year.
HOW TO APPLY To be considered for membership into the Creative Arts Fellows Program, you must first submit your High Point University undergraduate admissions application. Then, please complete your Creative Arts Fellows application through your PantherPage. You may apply to multiple programs, but students are only offered admission into one program.
PRIORITY DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1 FINAL DEADLINE: MARCH 1
STUDENTS IN THE CREATIVE ARTS FELLOWS PROGRAM HAVE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES TO: n n n n n n n n n
Complete classes as a cohort Engage with faculty mentors Have priority access to guests artists Participate in the BB&T Leadership Certification program Receive travel opportunities within the United States to unique cultural centers Participate in closed master classes within their discipline Develop exhibition or performances with one-on-one faculty mentorship Have a VIP behind-the-scenes experience at Disneyland Serve as an upper-class mentor for first and second year fellowship students
2021
For more information about the Creative Arts Fellows Program, contact:
Dr. Emily Gerhold | Assistant Professor of Art History | Director of Sechrest Gallery | egerhold@highpoint.edu | 336-841-4680
www.highpoint.edu/fellows-info