Charles J. Thurmond Youth Art Scholarship
The Kiwanis Club of Gainesville Charles J. Thurmond Youth Art Scholarship Award
The Charles J Thurmond Art Scholarship Awards are offered annually by the Gainesville Kiwanis Club in Gainesville, Georgia.
This scholarship awards several annual scholarships for students 9th-12th grade in three categories: writing, performing, and visual arts. A total of $15,500 is awarded each year.
Both the writing arts and preforming arts categories award $5,000 in scholarships each year in the following increments:
1st Place - $2,500
2nd Place - $1,500
3rd Place - $1,000
The visual arts category awards $5,500 in scholarships. These awards are in the following increments:
Best of Show: $2,500
1st Place - $1,500
2nd Place - $1,000
3rd Place - $500 (added in 2025!)
Performing Arts
Our 2025 Kiwanis Club of Gainesville Performing Arts Showcase will be held on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Bourbon Brothers | Boot Barn. All registration dues and complete applications are due by Monday, March 10th.
Guest entry to the Showcase is free. Food and beverage can be purchased directly from Bourbon Brothers.
To begin the registration process: CLICK HERE (link will be updated when the registration/application is live)
**Important information for winners**
Kiwanis Georgia District Art & Music Showcase, Saturday, April 26th 2025 in Macon, Georgia
The top winner of the showcase will continue to the district competition.
Kiwanis Club of Gainesville Annual Dinner, Tuesday April 22nd
Scholarship Winners (Top 3) and the 'Fan Favorite' recipient are requested to perform at the Kiwanis Annual Dinner on Tuesday, April 22nd
Visual Arts
Kiwanis Visual Arts Showcase is held in partnership with the Quinlan Visual Arts Cetner's Youth Art Month in March. Winners continue on to represent the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville at the Georgia District Arts Showcase on Saturday, April 26th 2025 in Macon, Georgia.
Writing Arts
Writing Arts Applications will open the first week of February. Applications will be accepted through March 31st
To begin the application process: CLICK HERE (link will be updated when the application is live)
For questions about the programs, applications, and entry, email: kiwanisartsscholarship@gmail.com
The application process is in the Spring of each year. The scholarship award distributions are administered by the North Georgia Community Foundation.
