Horsemanship 2023 Art of the Cowgirl Fellowship Application

*** IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES COMPLETING OR SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT JAIMIE STOLTZFUS AT JAIMIE@ARTOFTHECOWGIRL.COM

DEADLINE: March 31, 2023, recipient will be notified no later than April 30, 2023

Our Mission

The Art of the Cowgirl Fellowship Program will encourage, promote and invest in the development of emerging artists and makers engaged in the unique arts, trades, and horsemanship of the western lifestyle while celebrating tradition and inspiring innovation through mentorship from established leaders in their fields. Through this program, Art of the Cowgirl will foster creativity and will work to preserve traditional art techniques and functional gear.

The Fellowship Program is Tammy Pate’s original dream of providing an opportunity for western artists to work with masters-- a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn or refine their passion with some of the most talented makers in the business. Whether it be a fine art, functional trade or horsemanship, these fellowships will enrich, empower and educate while honoring our western heritage. The fellowship seeks to remove obstacles such as funding and access for up and coming artists, without restriction of age or location.

Program Details:

* Recipient may receive: supplies and materials, travel, room and board at Master’s location, travel expenses to Art of the Cowgirl event for presentation to be determined by Art of the Cowgirl

* Each recipient to have a completed piece of work or agreed upon task at conclusion of fellowship period

* Recipients will be required to complete fellowships in same calendar year as award received and present work at next Art of the Cowgirl event (must be completed in 2023 calendar year)

*Recipients will be required to sign contracts and releases before funds will be released

*Recipients will be required to donate an item to the 2024 Fellowship Art Auction (does not have to be piece completed during Fellowship)

* Recipients will be chosen by Fellowship Selection committee

Recipient Requirements:

* 18 years of age or older

* Open to both men and women

* Able to complete fellowship before Dec. 31st of the calendar year in which the award is provided.

* Able to attend and present work at Art of the Cowgirl January 2024 in Arizona

* Meet minimum skill and experience requirement as determined by Master

* While individuals may apply for fellowships more than once and more than one fellowship, selected recipients may not be awarded fellowship more than once

About Master Horsewoman Trina Morris

For over 20 years Trina has been traveling across Canada and the United States conducting horsemanship clinics, helping folks from all walks of life, from a variety of equine disciplines, to better understand their horses. From packing, driving and shoeing horses with her outfitter father in the Canadian Rockies, to being one of the youngest grooms at Spruce Meadows. Trina has shown hunters, eventers, open jumpers and readied Andalusians for international competition, as well as staring many head of colts and riding the big country taking care of thousands of head of momma cows, riding cutters and cow horses, Trina brings to us a wealth of diverse experience and an understanding and dedication to the horse and human that is second to none!

Trina has been featured on Equestrian Legacy Radio, Western Horseman, The Heart of Horsemanship Podcast, Horseman's Round Up. And to think it all started on the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies where she was packed in a pack box at the age of 2 headed with her Pops to Mt. Assiniboine.

Fellowship Details

Fellowship will consist of two weeks with Trina Morris during her 12 day ranch retreat. Recipient will also have 2-3 days before or after the retreat for one-on-one instruction with Trina.

All travel and lodging expenses will be covered by Art of the Cowgirl. Recipient must provide proof of insurance and sign a liability release before the Fellowship time.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR HORSEMANSHIP FELLOWSHIP:

1) Must have riding experience.

2) Must own a horse and be willing to travel.

3) Physically capable of long days of work.

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