Scholarship Program

Unlock Your Artistic Potential with SVMoA Scholarships

For Educators:

Creative Teaching: Wendy & Alan Pesky Fund for Educators

Wendy and Alan Pesky are long-time supporters of the Sun Valley Museum of Art and arts education. As founders of the Lee Pesky Learning Center, Wendy and Alan have built Idaho's leading organization for early special education. They have worked extensively with students, educators and universities in numerous capacities to further education in Idaho and beyond. This scholarship is intended for educators committed to fostering arts integration into their curriculum. This scholarship provides funding for teachers seeking professional development to deepen their knowledge and skills in arts education, enabling them to integrate the arts into their teaching practice more effectively.

If you are interested in taking a SVMoA class for professional development, please contact [email protected].

For Students:

Creative Journeys: High School Visual Arts Exploration

This scholarship supports high school students who want to participate in visual arts programs (including summer programs), workshops, or pre-college courses designed to help students refine their skills and explore new creative avenues.

Pathways in Art: College & Trade School Scholarships

For students pursuing higher education in visual arts. This award provides multi-year financial support for those attending college, university, or accredited trade schools to study fine arts, graphic design, art teaching, digital media, photography, art history, industrial design, architecture, museum studies, film, and other visual arts-related fields.

Hardy Kaslo Grant

The Hardy Kaslo Grant invites Blaine County high school students to reflect on the role of art in their lives through a short essay or video response to a creative prompt. Designed to spark curiosity and personal connection to art, this scholarship supports students in pursuing their interest in art in any form—whether through classes, travel, supplies, apprenticeships, independent study, or other creative experiences.The goal is not only to fund artistic growth, but to encourage students to think deeply about why art matters and how it shapes their lives.

Creative Expression Competition: "That Time I Knew I Belonged"

The Alliance of Idaho and Sun Valley Museum of Art invite Blaine County high school juniors and seniors to share personal, autobiographical stories exploring moments of belonging—or times when it felt just out of reach. Students may respond to the prompt: “That time I knew I belonged…” through writing, visual art, or video. Submissions may be in English or Spanish, and students who may be the first in their family to attend college are especially encouraged to participate. Submission will be judged on originality, creativity, and emotional resonance.

Tell your story. Find your voice. Join the conversation.

For Students and Educators Submitting to the SVMoA Scholarship Programs, please use the button below to submit letters of recommendation.