THE DOROTHY AND BILL YECK EDUCATION ENDOWMENT
This special endowment enables the art institute to offer the Yeck High School Junior Fellowship, the Yeck College Artist Fellowship and the Yeck Visiting Artist Program. These endowed programs present unique educational opportunities to promote and enhance the development of promising artists. For information concerning any of these programs call (937) 223-5277, ext. 334.

YECK HIGH SCHOOL FELLOWSHIP

Each December, twelve high school students are selected by a competitive portfolio process to be taught and mentored by college students chosen for the Yeck College Artist Fellowship. Recipients will attend eight college level classes during the winter of 2008. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible for this program. To apply, applicant must submit:

1. A one-page essay concerning the importance of art in their life.
2. A portfolio containing one of the following:
• Three pieces of 2-D artwork.
• Three slides or photos of 3-D artwork.
• A combination of the above.

The student’s name, address, phone number and e-mail address (name of their school and art teacher if applicable) must be clearly labeled on the outside of the portfolio. Their name must be on each artwork, slide or photo.

Portfolios may be brought to the Education Department of The Dayton Art Institute.The deadline for portfolios for the 2009 program is November 30, 2008.

Congratulations to the 2008 Yeck High School Fellowship recipients:

YECK COLLEGE ARTIST FELLOWSHIP
Congratulations to the 2008 recipients:

Submissions will be accepted May 1 through June 30, 2008 for the 2009 program.

The Dayton Art Institute announces the eighth annual Yeck College Artist Fellowship.

Successful candidates must have a desire and interest in mentoring a group of twelve select high school art students. The Fellowship recipients will provide intensive instructional studios classes for these students. An ability to share their artistic knowledge in an informative and motivational manner is essential.

Fellowship recipients receive:
• $1,000 for materials to create artwork to exhibit for The Dayton Art

   Institute Regional Artists Gallery.
• Experience mentoring and teaching 12 select high school art students.

To apply, applicant should submit

• A cover letter containing information about the college and program you   are attending and how to contact you at college and during the  

  summer.

• 6 slides of your work labeled with your name and a slide list with your 

  name, medium used and artwork size (slides will only be returned if a

  SASE is included).

• An artist’s statement.

• A one page essay stating your opinion on one of the following;
  The role of artists as educators OR The importance of art education.

• A letter of recommendation from an educator or artist.

• MAIL TO: The Dayton Art Institute
  Attn. Shannon Crothers
  456 Belmonte Park North
  Dayton, Ohio 45405
  Phone 937-223-5277, ext. 334
  Email scrothers@daytonartinstitute.org

The deadline for application is June 30, 2008

YECK VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM

Call for Upcoming Yeck Visiting Artist Installation:

Ohio artists are invited to participate in the creation of an installation relating to the upcoming exhibition in the Experiencenter, an interactive gallery for young people. The exhibition, KIDS AS CURATORS, will open in the Experiencenter May 10, 2008. This exhibition is a collaborative effort between students from three Dayton area schools and the museum. Focusing on Ohio art and artists, the students will select 10-12 works from the museum's collection to be used in the exhibition and respond to the works of art through both written and visual interpretations. These original works by the young curators will be displayed as part of the exhibition. The Yeck Visiting Artist will create an installation that would incorporate the artist's personal response to the artworks from the museum’s collection selected for the exhibition by the students.

The Yeck Visiting Artist will be responsible for the creation, installation and deinstallation of the artwork for the Experiencenter installation. The artist will attend the opening for the installation and accompanying workshop(s). There will be a workshop on the day of the opening and possibly additional workshops relating to the installation occurring on future dates. There will be a cash stipend for the artist (artist is responsible for all costs related to creation, installation and deinstallation of artwork). The installation will open in conjunction with one of the following exhibitions:

May 10, 2008
Kids as Curators

September, 2008

Children in American Art

Artists interested in becoming a Yeck Visiting Artist can send 6 slides or digital files of art representative of their work and contact information by January 30, 2008 to:

The Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park North
Dayton, Ohio 45405
Attn. Shannon Crothers

For further information call 937-223-5277, ext. 334 or e-mail scrothers@daytonartinstitute.org

THE DOROTHY MYERS YECK SCHOLARSHIP STUDIO
In addition to the endowment program, this scholarship program provides sixteen sixth and seventh grade students an opportunity to strengthen their artistic skills in a studio setting. Under the supervision of two Dayton artists, students will be instructed in the fundamentals of art while working with a variety of media. Art teachers in Miami, Montgomery and Greene counties will receive information and nomination forms in April of each year.

For more information, call (937)223-5277, ext. 334.