Each year, the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts is proud to be able to offer a number of full and partial bursaries to practicing Canadian artists. Financial assistance is available through the MISSA Bursary Program, for artists working in any medium, and the Betty Burroughs Memorial Fund for ceramic artists. MISSA also awards a number of Emerging Artist Bursaries to emerging artists 19-29 years old. Bursaries are available on a one-time basis and are applicable to any course offered at MISSA.

“MISSA is amazing! I am incredibly thankful and impressed by the community that comes together to create and participate in the workshops. I feel lucky to have had the chance to be a part of it all.”

MISSA 2016 Bursary Recipient

Bursary Application Process

Please email the scanned completed application form, 4-5 images and a brief bio combined as one PDF document which is under 4MB in size (please use low res images in your file) , to the Executive Director : ed@missa.ca Applications due April 15, 2017. Only those applications which comply with the single PDF file format will be considered. Thank you.

MISSA BURSARY application 2017 [pdf]
MISSA BURSARY application 2017 [Word document]

Selection is undertaken by the Board of Directors and is based on artistic merit, financial need and commitment to art. Partial bursaries typically cover the workshop tuition. Full bursaries cover both tuition and accommodation & meals. Bursaries do not include required course supplies or travel expenses. Recipients are required to contribute a minimum of four hours volunteer time per week and to write a brief report outlining their MISSA experience.

Help us promote MISSA’s Bursary Program and download our Bursary Poster and post at your school, arts or recreation centre. MISSA BURSARY POSTER 2017

Thank you for helping to spread the word about bursary opportunities at MISSA!

 

The Vancouver Island Potters Guild offers a Betty Burroughs Memorial Bursary to members of their guild.  APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL THE END OF APRIL. Please contact the Guild directly for further details.

"MISSA is truly a paradise for artists situated in an immensely creative and scenic environment full of natural beauty. The staff are so incredibly welcoming and caring; you always feel taken care of."

MISSA 2016 Bursary Recipient
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