Independent Study Award

The Independent Study Award was set up by the Guild Board of Trustees solely for Fellow members.

The award will enable up to four Fellows to pursue research projects consistent with the theme of "miniatures as an art form." A stipend totaling $2,000 is available, but it may be divided if more than one Fellow receives the award. The purpose of the award is to enable the recipient(s) to do research connected with a specific object, technique, material, or historical setting, or to expand the Fellowís skills. The award may be used for transportation, lodging, admissions, food and so forth. The project is expected to be completed in a reasonable period of time of 12 to 18 months.

The Guild expects to receive some benefit as a result of the study award. This could be in the form of an article in Guild publications, lectures at Guild events, a slide or video presentation for Guild use, or donation of a piece resulting from the research to a Guild or Guild School auction. Other avenues are possible.

For more information, contact:
Julian Biggers, Chairperson
jlbminis@yahoo.com

Past recipients of the ISA:

2002
Peter Kendall
Research on a counting house, Rhode Island

2004
Lee-Ann Chellis Wessel
Study of Italian Majolica Pottery

2007
Barbara Stanton
Development of etching techniques in miniature

2007-08
Noel and Pat Thomas
Research on the aging of French structures over the centuries

2008-2009
Bonni Backe
Research in Norwegian double weave coverlets