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Overview

Visual Arts Achievement Program (VAAP)

Funder: Mobile Arts Council (MAC) / Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA)

Program Type: Arts in education program providing local and state recognition for student achievement in visual arts

Geographic Scope: District 1 (Alabama counties: Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, Washington); Mobile and Baldwin County specifically

Eligible Students: Grades 6 through 12 participating in arts programs within academic institutions

Ineligible: Students from private studios are not eligible to submit work through their studio instructors

Purpose:

  • Provide local and state recognition for student achievement in visual arts

  • Offer encouragement to young artists

  • Showcase student work

  • Offer opportunities for advanced training beyond high school
  • Competition Structure

    Districts compete and single out winners to advance to the state level. Mobile Arts Council hosts District 1 competition.

    Contact

    Email: lgafford@mobilearts.org

    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 372, Mobile, AL 36601

    Gallery Address: Room 1927, 6 South Joachim Street, Mobile, AL 36602

    Website: mobilearts.org

    Note: Entry forms are digital and available through Alabama State Council on the Arts website

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Obtain entry forms (all digital) from Alabama State Council on the Arts website
    2. Submit entries at Mobile Arts Council (MAC) office
    3. Complete entry forms with required student and school information

    Submission Location: Mobile Arts Council, Room 1927, 6 South Joachim Street, Mobile, AL 36602

    Submission Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Contact for Questions: lgafford@mobilearts.org

    Note: Complete application requirements available through Alabama State Council on the Arts website

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    artseducationk-12-schools

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