Pratt/SPA Partner Grant

apply by July 6, 2025

In partnership with Pratt Fine Arts Center, and to nurture the development of our shared artist community, Seattle Print Arts and Pratt are pleased to offer an enhanced funding grant in printmaking (formerly known as the Seattle Print Arts Scholarship). This grant is specifically for Puget Sound printmakers who are members of Seattle Print Arts. 

GRANT AWARD: The Pratt/SPA Partners Grant, a $1000 award, is to be applied towards printmaking classes, workshops, and supply fees at Pratt Fine Arts Center. A $700 unrestricted stipend will be distributed directly to the recipient. In addition to the financial award, the recipient will also receive the following:  

  • One-year SPA membership renewal

  • One-year Master Level membership at Pratt Fine Arts Center

  • Access to Pratt’s printmaking studio for the duration of the award year, which runs September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026* (Valued at $2,340; 12 months x $195/month)

ELIGIBILITY: The Pratt/SPA Partners Grant is open to printmakers of all levels, aged 18 years and older, who are members of SPA and who wish to refine their skills or pursue new or experimental directions in their discipline. Previous involvement or prerequisite classes at Pratt are not required. Board, advisory board, and staff members of Pratt Fine Arts Center and SPA, as well as Pratt instructors, are not eligible to apply.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: The Pratt/SPA Partners Grant will be awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates artistic merit, as well as articulates their creative intent and anticipated educational impact of the grant. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of Pratt staff, SPA board members, and other arts professionals with printmaking expertise.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
This is a competitive scholarship. Be sure to submit a strong application that showcases your talent and dedication to your art!

  1. Statement of intent (500 words or less) explaining:
    a. Projects you intend to explore/execute
    b. Skills/techniques you want to develop
    c. Classes/workshops you want to take

    d. How the scholarship relates to your past work and future goals

    e. Why you need this grant to accomplish your goals

  2. Four (4) to six (6) JPEG images of current artwork**

    a. Formatted to 7" longest side, 180dpi, max 2MB each

    b. Labeled with your last name, title, and number

  3. Numbered image list that includes the following information for each piece:
    a. Title
    b. Dimensions
    c. Medium
    d. Year created

    e. Photo credit (if applicable)

  4. Current resume or CV (PDF)

  5. Completed online application form

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE JULY 1, 2025. A recipient will be announced in August, and award year begins September 1, 2023. To apply, visit www.pratt.org/scholarships

ASSISTANCE: For questions or assistance, email scholarships@pratt.org

* Successful completion of a studio orientation and access test are required to use Pratt’s studios independently.
** Please note that Pratt may use your submitted images with attribution in marketing materials to promote the scholarship.