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.

2022 Award Timeline

Tuesday, May 10: Applications Open
Saturday, May 21, 11 am – 3 pm: Application and Portfolio Info Session at Fleisher
Saturday, June 11, 3 pm: APPLICATION DEADLINE
Saturday, June 25: Young Artists Exhibition Opens
Friday, July 29: Closing Reception and 2022 Ella King Torrey Award Ceremony

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 Young Artists Exhibition 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. 

Applicants must: 

• Currently be between the ages of 14 and 19 
• Attend/have attended one or more arts education programs held at Fleisher Art Memorial, or a Fleisher Community Partnerships in the Arts site in the last two years 
• Submit a completed application form 
• Request a nomination from a member of Fleisher’s staff or teaching faculty; in the case of a Community Partnership, please provide name of instructor 

• Artistic ability and potential  
• Clear articulation of future artistic goals and use of funds in the application  
• Faculty/staff nomination  
• Demonstrated commitment to Fleisher