The Hardy Kaslo Grant Application

SVMoA Grant Application
Hardy-Kaslo Arts & Humanities (HKAH) Grant
The information provided on this form will be used by the Review and Selection Committee to select recipients for scholarships and grants from Sun Valley Museum of Art. Please complete each question carefully and completely.
About The Hardy Kaslo Grant

The Hardy-Kaslo Arts & Humanities Grant invites Blaine County high school students to reflect on the role of art in their lives through a short essay or video response to a creative prompt. Designed to spark curiosity and personal connection to art, this grant supports students in pursuing their interest in art in any form—whether through classes, travel, supplies, apprenticeships, independent study, or other creative experiences.

The goal is not only to fund artistic growth, but to encourage students to think deeply about why art matters and how it shapes their lives.

Who Can Apply?
• High school students (grades 9–12) attending Blaine County public schools
• Students with any level of interest in art—no portfolio or prior formal training required
• Open to students exploring art in any form or medium

One first prize winner will receive $1000 and one second prize winner will receive $600 at each of Blaine County's public high schools (WRHS, Silver Creek, Carey School).

Judging committees will be established for each school (Wood River High School, Silver Creek High School and Carey School) and will include Kay Hardy & Gregory Kaslo, 2 SVMoA staff members and up to 2 teachers from the individual schools. Each school committee will judge applications of students from their school. Essays, artwork, & videos will be submitted anonymously.

The grant committee reserves the right to withhold the award in any year if no application is deemed to sufficiently reflect the spirit, purpose, and standards of the grant.

UPDATED DEADLINE
Scholarship Application Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026

Please note: The application deadline has been extended from the original March 1, 2026 date.
Unsure If You Qualify?

If you are unsure about your eligibility for this grant, please email us at education@svmoa.org for approval before applying. We are happy to answer any questions!

If you have additional questions or need guidance, we’re here to help.

Applicant Information
Student's Name*

First NameLast Name
What are your pronouns (e.g. he/him, she/her, they/them, etc.)? (Optional)
Email Address (Please use a personal email, not your school email address.)*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Mailing Address (Please note that this may be different from your residential address.)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What is your current grade level?*

9th grade10th grade11th grade12th grade
Are you a first-generation college student?(A first-generation college student is typically defined as someone whose parents or guardians have not completed a four-year college degree. If at least one parent or guardian has earned a bachelor's degree, you are not considered first-generation.)*

YesNo
Does your household currently meet the income requirements for free or reduced-price lunch?*

YesNoPrefer Not to Respond
What school do you attend?*

Parent/Guardian Information
#1 Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
#2 Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
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The Hardy-Kaslo Arts & Humanities Grant Application Prompts
Essay or Video Prompt Instructions
Applicants must respond to one (1) of the three prompts listed below.

You may choose to respond in one of three formats:
- A short written essay (maximum 100 words), or
- A short video (maximum 3 minutes) following the Video Submission Guidelines.
- Visual art or sculpture: submitted as images under 5MB
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Select the one prompt that speaks to you most.
- Your response should reflect your own thinking, experience, and relationship to art.
- There is no “right” or “wrong” answer. The committee is interested in your ideas, sincerity, and point of view, not your writing style or technical skill.
- Written responses must not exceed 100 words.
- Video responses must not exceed 3 minutes.
- Submissions that do not follow the length limits or do not address one of the three prompts may not be considered.
- Important: You cannot submit a “concept of a sculpture” or mockup. If it’s sculpture, it should be a real physical object photographed. You may submit either an essay, a video, or a visual artwork. Not all three formats.
Prompt #1: What is ugly? (approximately 100 words)
Prompt #2: Where does art live? (approximately 100 words)
Prompt #3: What is a democratic practice? (approximately 100 words)
Prompt #4: What is a friend? (approximately 100 words)

Video Submission
Hardy-Kaslo Arts & Humanities Grant – Video Submission Guidelines
Applicants may choose to submit a short video instead of a written essay or submitting an artwork.

Video Requirements:

Length: Maximum 3 minutes
Format: Any common video format (MP4, MOV, etc.)
The video must be created by the student applying.
The student must appear in the video and speak directly to the camera for at least part of the submission.
The video must respond to one of the three scholarship prompts.
Content Guidelines:

The video should focus on the student’s own thoughts, experiences, and perspective.
High production quality is not required. Videos will be evaluated based on ideas, sincerity, and clarity, not on editing, effects, or technical skill.
The use of music, images, or artwork is allowed, but the student’s voice and ideas should remain central.
Originality & Integrity:

The video must be the student’s original work.
AI-generated scripts, videos, or voices are not permitted.
The student may receive help with filming or editing, but the concept, words, and message must be their own.
Submission:

Videos must be uploaded or linked according to the application instructions by the deadline.
Videos that exceed the time limit or do not address one of the prompts may not be considered.
Upload your video here:

Please upload a file no larger than 1GB.
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We appreciate your effort in putting together a strong application and look forward to reviewing your work!
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SVMoA Grant Application

Hardy-Kaslo Arts & Humanities (HKAH) Grant

Applicant Information

Parent/Guardian Information

The Hardy-Kaslo Arts & Humanities Grant Application Prompts

Video Submission

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