Registration for MASC Arts Awards

MASC Arts Awards is a celebration of students in Grades 6 to 8 who are passionate, creative and would benefit from support to explore his or her artistic development outside the school setting. All nominated students will be honoured at 22nd MASC Arts Awards to be held on May 12, 2023, at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.

Nominate one of your students in Grades 6 to 8 who is passionate and creative and would benefit from arts education opportunities beyond the school setting.

One entry per discipline per school is eligible.

The 5 winners will receive a scholarship to pursue studies in their art discipline with:

- Ottawa Children’s Theatre

- Ottawa School of Art

- The School of Dance

- Allegro Music Schools

- a mentorship with a published author

A free MASC workshop will be offered to the class of each winning student.

Criteria of eligibility:

- The student demonstrates an exceptional passion for the Arts

- The student has had limited opportunities to arts education beyond the school setting

Application deadline: Monday February 20th, 2023

Student's name(Required)

First Last

Student's Email(Required)

Grade(Required)

Discipline(Required)

Teacher's Name(Required)

First Last

Teacher's Email(Required)

Principal's Name(Required)

First Last

Principal's Email(Required)

Parent's Name(Required)

First Last

Parent's Email(Required)

Parent's Phone Number(Required)

Briefly describe how the student shows exceptional commitment to the art form. E.g. through creativity, extra work, diligence or contributions to the life of the classroom and school.(Required)

How would this student benefit from additional access to education in the art discipline? Be sure to outline factors (social, familial or other) that impact the student's access to the arts outside the school setting.(Required)

The winner in each discipline will receive a scholarship. Do you feel this student would have the home support to be able to attend weekly sessions? Do you think this student would benefit from any additional support such as transportation to attend the classes?(Required)

Any other comments?(Required)

Please attach a written statement from the student describing why their art is important to them (Max. 1 page)(Required)

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Name the file using the following format: student name_last name_written statement

Sample (s) of the student's work. (Written material, photos, etc.) For larger files (videos, audio files, etc.) please email them to alejandrosalgado@masconline.ca and add MASC Arts Awards Application in the subject line.(Required)

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Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 10.

Please name all documents using the following format: Student name_last name_Title

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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.