The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center Announces Their Vibrant Palette Scholarship Program

(Cuyahoga Falls, OH September 13, 2021) - The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center announces their Vibrant Pallet Scholarship Program, offering full class scholarships to the community.

The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center believes that no one with an interest in taking an art class should be deterred from doing so because of cost. CVAC’s Vibrant Palette Scholarship Fund offers full class scholarship opportunities to students (2nd Grade – Adult) with an interest in art and a financial need. Thanks to the generous support of the PNC Foundation and donors, a limited number of scholarships are available for students who meet special criteria including financial and artistic need. These scholarships are intended to offer students access to high quality visual arts educational opportunities, providing artists with the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop their talents.

CVAC believes that the full expression of creativity is a key element in the development of successful and productive individuals who make meaningful contributions to the quality of life and sustainability of our community. ‘Art Starts Here’ at CVAC for students of all ages. CVAC believes that at any age art can lead to a meaningful career.

“For creative students, art can lead to a meaningful career. By supporting those who want to start, grow, or develop their love of the visual arts, we are helping to create a more vibrant community.” – Danielle Dieterich, CVAC Executive Director.

Research from the Akron Cultural Plan revealed that 41% of those surveyed had a cost barrier to their family’s ability to access arts and cultural activities. Recognizing that this is not an issue unique to only Akron, CVAC is looking offer access to quality visual arts programing via class scholarships. CVAC plans to gear 75% of their scholarships towards applicants within low to moderate income households, to close the cost barriers separating these individuals from quality visual arts programing.