Calling all artists and aspiring illustrators!
With ongoing support from Epic Gardening/Botanical Interests, the School of Botanical Art & Illustration is able to provide tuition for our many course offerings.
Denver Botanic Gardens’ core values guide our work and cultivation of our community: Transformation, Relevance, Diversity, Sustainability
We aim to support and strengthen diverse perspectives. People in the LGBTQ community and from various racial and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship program details:
Scholarship awards are made twice annually and are determined on a competitive basis.
Pursuance of the Certificate Program is not required, but is welcome.
All School of Botanical Art & Illustration classes are currently taught in English unless otherwise noted.
Awards vary annually based on applicants and funds available.
Applicants must be 17 years or older.
To apply:
Complete the application form and submit a short statement (approximately 250 words) describing why you wish to take classes with the School of Botanical Art & Illustration. Briefly tell us about yourself as an artist, how our classes will benefit you, and which of the Gardens' core values (Transformation, Relevance, Diversity, Sustainability) resonates most with you.
The next round of applications are due by November 1, 2024.
Please Note: You may submit your application at any time before November 1. It will be held for review until the deadline when all applicants will be reviewed as a group. Expect notification about award status on or before November 11, 2024. You may apply for both Spring and Fall application cycles, however we strive to be equitable and offer awards to as many individuals as possible so they may take classes with the School.
Questions may be sent to sbai@botanicgardens.org or 720-865-3670.