Cheryl M. Taustin Creative Leadership Award
The Cheryl M. Taustin Creative Leadership Award recognizes artists, educators, and mentors of any arts medium who demonstrate a synchronicity with Cheryl’s commitment to causes of social justice, uplifting the unheard voice, and valuing community and thought-provoking artistry. Exemplified through daring leadership, innovative viewpoints, and generative progress, award winners carry forward Cheryl’s legacy of cultivating a more beautiful and more empathetic community through the arts. We are looking for a candidate who aligns with Cheryl’s idea of community engagement through the arts.
The Cheryl M. Taustin Creative Leadership Award is a one-year appointment. A $1,000 cash stipend is awarded to the fellow and a $500 stipend to create the next award. In addition to the cash award the fellow will receive opportunities to exhibit/advocate, a one year membership in the Art League along with complimentary invitations to Art League of Ocean City signature events. To apply for the fellowship, please submit the requested information in the application below.
Click here to apply for the Cheryl M. Taustin Creative Leadership Award – Rolling Deadline
Rina Thaler and Cheryl Taustin
The Orem and Harriet Robinson Fellowship for Contemporary Art and Community Engagement
The Orem and Harriet Robinson Fellowship was established to promote understanding of contemporary art through education, outreach, and exhibitions. The Art League of Ocean City enjoys tremendous support for the creative traditions of the lower shore, but sharing modern and contemporary art in our area sometimes requires special effort. By tapping the expertise of working artists, educators, and other arts professionals in the region, ALOC adds new art and ideas to the mix of programming they offer throughout the year.
Click here for the Robinson Fellowship Application – Rolling Deadline
Click here to learn more about the Robinson Fellowship and past Fellows.
Click here to meet Jennifer Carter, Robinson’s Fellow for 2024
Jennifer Carter
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Fellowship
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Fellowship creates an organizational culture that aligns with our core values of respect, integrity, creativity, excellence, and empowerment. The fellow provides their input for programs and practices to better promote DEI by engaging with the board, reviewing internal and external communication, and participating in staff meetings and Art League events. By constructing activities and events that stimulate conversation around diversity in the community, they help to encourage inclusivity. Working with the Executive Director, the DEI fellow develops new programs for otherwise under-represented communities. These classes, workshops, and events give everyone an opportunity to participate in what the Art League has to offer.
Click here to apply for the DEI Fellowship – Rolling Deadline.
Click here to meet Collin Byrd, The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Fellowship for 2024
Collin Byrd