Scholarship Program

⇒ Application for the 2023 scholarships is now closed.

Arts Advocates: The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota has awarded more than $1 million in grants and scholarships in support of our local art community

Tuition awards are given to talented students in Florida for undergraduate studies in the arts including visual arts, performing arts, creative writing, architecture and related endeavors. The award also includes a one year membership in Arts Advocates.

U.S. citizenship with a one year residency in Sarasota or Manatee county (Florida) is required.

Awards are based on artistic talent, family need, character academic achievement and appropriate college choice.

Application must include current transcript, three letters recommending the student’s artistic talent, an essay and talent samples for all applicants.

Read more about how to apply!

Fine Arts Society of Sarasota, Inc.
PO Box 1432
Sarasota, FL 34230-1432

Become A Member

The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota, Inc. is a “501(c)(3) Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Organization licensed in 1969 – a charity for Education/School Systems services.” The organization promotes, encourages, supports and generally furthers the best interests of the arts in Florida and in particular, recognizes, honors and perpetuates the fine arts, creative products and works of Florida artists.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES AT WWW.800HELPFLA.COM OR BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.