The 2022 Bertha Anolic Visual Arts Israel Travel Award

WHAT IS THE AWARD? The sum of $2,000 will be awarded to a Jewish student who has a

particular interest in the visual arts and in Israel, to explore and develop their artistic interest

through an independent study trip to Israel.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Any Jewish student (junior, senior, or graduate), studying in a Jewish studies

college program, department of fine arts, or an academically accredited art school. While

applicants must demonstrate a sincere interest in the visual arts (by avocation or profession),

and a Jewish perspective towards the creative process, you do not have to be an art

student to apply.

WHAT WILL THE AWARD FUND? The award is to be used for independent study in the

visual arts in Israel. The award may be used towards funding: museum visits,independent

art historical research, studio work, materials, professional consultation, art travel,etc.

WHAT WILL THE AWARD NOT FUND? The award will not pay for tuition for any program or

course of study. The award is NOT for performing arts.

WHAT AN APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT: Applicants are to submit an essay of up to 500 words.

The essay should be as detailed and specific as possible. The essay must detail why the

applicant wants to visit Israel – what s/he expects to accomplish and how. The award is for

independent travel. It may not be used to fund the tuition of a formal program. No letters of

recommendation are to be submitted.

WHAT IMAGES ARE REQUIRED? In addition to the written proposal, students must also submit

10 images of recent work, which need not show any Jewish imagery, in JPEG format. Please

list the title, dimensions, and materials used on a separate image list.

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? The award is $2,000. Of that amount $1,750 will be paid

immediately. The final $250 will be paid after the trip, once a brief written report, with

supporting visuals, is submitted. In your application you must specify your school and year of

study.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 8th, 2022

WHEN WILL THE AWARD BE ANNOUNCED?: By April 30th, 2022

WHAT ELSE? Any image or research published that was facilitated by the Anolic Family Award

program must acknowledge the Anolic Family Award.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO LEARN HOW TO APPLY:

Contact: Rita Rosen Poley, Anolic Family Award Administrator

Phone: (215) 901-2656

Email: info@anolicfamilyaward.org

For more information about the Anolic Family Awards visit: www.anolicfamilyaward.org