2025 WSNC Art Teacher Scholarship
Michael Holter Workshop
September 29 to October 1 | Wilson Arts Center
Application deadline
September 12, 2025
One of the primary purposes of the Watercolor Society of North Carolina is to promote excellence in watermedia through exhibitions, awards, and workshops. WSNC has established the teacher scholarship to give art teachers, with little or no experience in watermedia, the opportunity to participate in the annual WSNC Watercolor Workshop, immediately following the annual meeting.
This year, the WSNC is excited to have Michael Holter instructing the 2025 Annual Watercolor Workshop. Michael Holter Michael Holter is an acclaimed American watercolorist and oil painter celebrated for his vibrant landscapes and expressive portraits. A signature member of the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society, Holter has earned numerous awards for his masterful use of light, color, and composition. His works have been showcased in prestigious national and international exhibitions, solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in contemporary watercolor art. More about his career and art can be found at https://www.michaelholter.com/ .
WSNC will provide funds to cover the cost of registration and the substitute teacher for the duration of the workshop. The substitute funds will be paid directly to the scholarship recipient’s school or designated central office personnel.
The scholarship recipient will receive a package of watercolor materials needed for the workshop compliments of WSNC. The cost of travel and meals is not included in the scholarship.
(Please note that if the scholarship recipient should leave the school system indicated on the application, the grant will default to the scholarship applicant receiving the second highest ranking by the committee of WSNC members who reviewed the applications.)
Scope
Each applicant must be a middle or high school art teacher working in one of the Wilson County Public Schools.
A completed application must be received by the September 12, 2025, deadline.
A committee of WSNC members approved by the WSNC Board will review and choose the winner from eligible applications.
Applicants will be notified of WSNC’s decision by Friday, September 16, 2025.
Eligibility
After the workshop, the winner must submit a one-page statement describing his/her experience in the workshop and the impact it might have on his/her own artistic enrichment and that of his/her students.
Before the end of the school year, evidence that goals were met through this scholarship would be appreciated.
Winners are encouraged to submit photos of students’ works so they may be shared on the WSNC website and in the newsletter. Photo releases are the responsibility of the art teacher.