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