$8,300 EJB Emerging Artist Scholarship
Draw Live. Win Support. Shape Your Future.
Do you love to draw?
Do you dream of pursuing art at a higher level?
This live drawing competition celebrates creativity and skill with over $12,000 in total awards, including:
$8,300 – EJB Emerging Artist Grand Scholarship
(open to students whose families face financial barriers to pursuing advanced art study. If your household has limited access to paid arts programs or meets general income-based scholarship criteria, we warmly encourage you to apply)$1,500 – Director’s Choice Award (open to all participants)
$1,200 – Excellence in Drawing Award (open to all participants)
$1,000 – Creative Achievement Award (open to all participants)
$800 – Promise in Art Award (open to all participants)
NOTE: All awards are scholarship credits applicable to our classes and workshops, not cash payments.
How It Works
Attend a live drawing session.
You’ll have the option to draw from a live model or a still life setup
Draw from observation — all materials are supplied
Our team of professional artists and educators selects the winning works
Judging Criteria
Entries will be evaluated based on:
Technical Skill – confident drawing ability and mastery of proportion, line, and form
Use of Materials – thoughtful and effective handling of the supplied media
Composition & Design – balance, structure, and clarity of visual intent
Observation & Expression – sensitivity to the subject, individuality, and personal voice
Overall Impact – creativity, effort, and strength of artistic statement
Key Dates
Registration Deadline: Friday 12/2
Live Drawing Session: Tues 12/2 and Sat 12/6