01/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/25/2024 14:35
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announces that its 2024 START student mentorship program is now accepting submissions from aspiring young local artists. START: A Student Artist Immersion, will connect two talented high school students to some of the island's top artists, provide a platform to show art at the Resort's acclaimed Artists Showcase, teach them about the business of art, and supply a USD 3000 scholarship to continue their development after graduation. The Resort is taking submissions from Maui-based high school juniors and seniors, now through March 1, 2024. Two recipients will be notified on March 11, 2024.
Developed in collaboration with Four Seasons Resort Maui Art Consultant and HawaiÕ™i Contemporary Executive Director Rosina Potter, the START immersion includes:
"Investing in the future of Maui's young artists through the START program sends a powerful message about the value of the arts, as students begin to explore their upcoming careers," says Hawaii Contemporary Executive Director Rosina Potter. "Previous recipients have credited START with inspiring them to choose art majors, found gallery representation, and generally committed more fully to exploring their creative futures. It's rewarding to watch them grow and witness their success."
To apply, students should email the following to [email protected] by March 1, 2024:
"Through the START program, I got to learn so much more about the career lifestyle of an artist," says 2023 START recipient Aliyah Englert, who is now a freshman majoring in Graphic Arts at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. "I really enjoyed learning art techniques from my mentor and getting to work at their studios. Being able to display and sell my art made me feel more confident in my art and my future."
The Resort looks forward to announcing this year's recipients on March 11, 2024.