Ella King Torrey Award Info Session
Learn more about the 2024 Ella King Torrey Award and application process at our info session on May 25!
Established by Ella Russell Torrey in honor of the contributions her daughter Ella King Torrey made to the community, the Young Artist Award supports the continued development of a young artist between the ages of 14 and 19. The Ella King Torrey Young Artist Award celebrates Ella’s joy, excitement and commitment to artists by encouraging exceptional teenage students at Fleisher.
The Ella King Torrey Award recipients receive:
- An award of $1,000 paid to the artist to support continued development in the arts and increased exposure to opportunities in the arts
- Recognition as Ella King Torrey Award recipient in Fleisher’s galleries with submitted artwork on view
- Access to open studio time at Fleisher Art Memorial, to be structured based upon needs of student and available for a year following receipt of award
- Opportunities to work with Fleisher staff on speaking and writing about exhibitions and their artwork
The Ella King Torrey Young Artist Award may be used for art supplies, books, transportation, tuition, class fees, museum memberships, youth conferences, exhibition-related costs, or related materials/activities that will enhance the applicant’s artistic development and/or ability to pursue education at an institution of higher learning.