The sponsors of the following scholarships find it very meaningful to help young artists continue in their studies and pursue a career in what they love, the visual arts.
Maryland Artists Equity Foundation, a nonprofit organization incorporated in 1984, awards annual tuition scholarships to high school seniors. MAEF's programs include Tribute Funds and Scholarships, Winners' Circle exhibitions, Pre-College Studio Residency Program, and Teacher Awareness. MAEF is managed by volunteers and financed by community support. Contact Info@MAEF.org.
MAEF encourages its finalists to thank their sponsors, teachers, and parents.
Leroy S. Applefeld was a creative man who collected paintings, sculpture and coins. He made jewelry and loved both the performing and fine arts. His eldest daughter continues the tradition, as an art professor and multimedia artist. This scholarship was started by Leroy's widow, Floraine Applefeld, in 1994. Contact Info@MAEF.org
The Baltimore Watercolor Society started in 1885 and now has 500 artist members from the Mid-Atlantic area, who create original art in water-based media. The BWS provides exhibits, workshops, lectures, and demonstrations for their members. BWS scholarships, through MAEF, began in 2003. Contact sharonagreen@comcast.net.
Theresa & Abraham Clapman had four children who loved creating art. As adults, all continued to enjoy their artistic roots and two developed careers as art educators and professional artists. As parents, Terri and Abe learned the importance of nurturing young artists. The Clapman Fund began in 1998. Contact nannette@ncbenterprises.com.
In 1994, Josh Fendell, an artist and instructor went to the great studio in the sky. He took with him a sketch pen and a recommended reading list. The Fendell Fund was started in 1996 by Josh’s widow Carol Schreter, and solicits donations from Josh's friends and family. This Award hopes to stimulate young artists to experiment with new materials. Contact Cschreter@comcast.net
Sandy & Jerry Fox were active in the American Craft Movement. They had many exhibits of their jewelry and metal sculpture including the prestigious Rhinebeck Craft Show in New York. Jerry’s sculptures were accepted by the Renwick Gallery and the Smithsonian. This scholarship was started by Jerry in 1992. Contact ibhelrich@aol.com.
Friends of Art in Baltimore, through scholarships, classes, exhibits, presentations, and art programs, achieves its mission of promoting of art education and art appreciation in the Baltimore region. FAB is a volunteer group that supports School 33, MAEF, Art with a Heart, and FAB Studio. This scholarship was started in 2005. Contact jack@waypointresources.com.
Gensler Architecture Design & Planning Worldwide is a leading global architecture firm that has been in existence since 1966. Gensler’s goal is to help harness design's ability to empower people and transform organizations. The Gensler scholarship, through MAEF, began in 2006. Contact jim_camp@gensler.com.
Philip Hoffman was one of MAEF's first benefactors. His firm’s generous gift of all printed materials for our l985 "Masque of the Arts" fundraiser, helped to provide funds for our first scholarships. The Hoffman family continues to support our programs and MAEF honors Philip’s memory with this scholarship. Contact Info@MAEF.org.
Barbara Z. Lipman is a painter and educator, who has been fortunate enough to do what she loves to do. It is her hope, that by sponsoring an annual scholarship, she can help other young artists find what it is they wish to do. This scholarship was started in 2005. Contact Barbarazl@aol.com.
The Lowman Family were introduced to MAEF in 1987, when Helena & Horace's daughter, Loretta took 1st place in MAEF's second scholarship competition, in 1987. Loretta is now a sculptor and art teacher. This scholarship began in 1998. Contact Horace.m.lowman@smithbarney.com.
Maryland Art Education Association promotes quality instruction, encourages the study of the teaching of art, and is an advocate for visual arts in education. MAEF and MAEA are collaborating to help improve conditions for teachers and their students. This scholarship was started in 2005. Contact Jaye_ayres@hcpss.org.
Joseph Padgett was a MAEF Board member who helped many talented artists. The Padgett Memorial Fund was started by his family and friends, in 1999. Contact Info@MAEF.org.
Amalie Rothschild was an internationally recognized artist, a sculptor and painter and longtime supporter of MAEF's programs. In 2003, her family established a MAEF Memorial Fund, through the Baltimore Community Foundation, to award her annual scholarship. Contact Info@MAEF.org.
Evelyn Chattel Schabb was a creative homemaker, business woman, and artist. She had a knack for turning the mundane into the extraordinary and inspired her family’s love of art. The Schabb Fund was started by Evelyn's widower, Oscar, in 2004 and continues with fund raising efforts by her daughter, Beth Williams. Contact mongoose@toad.net.
Frieda Sohn was an internationally recognized sculptor, teacher and longtime supporter of MAEF's programs. The Sohn family, friends, and MAEF honor her memory with this scholarship. Contact Info@MAEF.org .
Ira Troy was a self-taught sculptor, who worked in wood and metal in both kinetic and flat forms. The Troy Fund was started by Ira's widow, Phyllis Troy, in 2004. Contact Yort5@verizon.net.
Utrecht Art Supplies set out in 1949 to provide artists with the finest canvases and paints available. Now, over 50 years later, its art supply catalog provides over 15,000 professional quality art materials and supplies for artists in every discipline. The Utrecht gift certificates, through MAEF, began in 2006. Contact store17@utrecht.com.
Robert L. Weinberg was a pre-eminent real estate attorney and active supporter of a wide range of arts, cultural and civic Institutions. His pro-bono legal advice assisted the founders of MAEF obtain tax exempt status. His law firm, Saul Ewing continues to advise MAEF. This scholarship began in 2002 and is perpetuated by Bob’s widow, Jan Weinberg. Contact eobrien@saul.com.
