Arts Scholarship
The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County is funding two Arts Scholarships to graduating seniors from Harrison County Schools. Students must attend a college, university, or technical school with a major in arts, music, performance, or related discipline. Each scholarship is $1,000 and may be renewed for up to four years if the student remains enrolled full-time and in good standing in an arts/arts related college level program.
The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County Arts Scholarship is intended to recognize outstanding student potential as measured by a variety of aspects, including academic achievement, leadership, participation in arts related activities, and future goals.
The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County is interested in identifying students who are well-rounded and exhibit exceptional qualities and potential to become leaders in an arts-driven career field.
Eligibility Requirements
✤Student must be a resident of Harrison County, WV
✤Student must be a 2025 graduating senior of a Harrison County High School
✤Student must demonstrate scholastic achievement and arts related activities
✤Student must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours) in a university, college or certificate program for Fall 2025
✤Student must declare a major in arts, music, performance, or related discipline
✤Student must agree to engage with The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County during each year he/she receives the scholarship. This may be via a performance or display at the The Cultural Foundation’s Annual Meeting in January, during an Artist After Hours event, or at a monthly meeting. The purpose of this requirement is to forge a collegial relationship between the student artist and The Cultural Foundation.
Community Arts Project Grants
The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County is funding Community Arts Project Grants up to $1,000 to initiate or further a worthwhile project that encourages cultural/arts awareness among Harrison County residents and supports arts/cultural organizations.
Grant Objectives
❖ To promote the study/awareness of art, music, or culture
❖ To preserve cultural resources
❖ To further the appreciation of the arts
Suggested Projects/Activities
❖ Public artwork for community beautification
❖ Produce a theatrical or musical work
❖ Public exhibitions
❖ Maintain historic properties and artifacts
❖ Plan an arts appreciation program
❖ Field trip to a museum
❖ Student-produced presentation or documentary on an arts or culture subject
Eligibility Requirements
❖ Applications must be postmarked by November 15, 2025 for Round 1 grants (Events occurring between January and June 2026) or May 15, 2026 for Round 2 grants (Events occurring between July and December 2026).
❖ Applicants must not have received grant funds in the previous granting period (one grant per 12
months)
❖ All proposals must use the current project summary, project narrative, and itemized budget forms for the 2026 grant year.
❖ The proposed project/activity must be accomplished by June 30, 2026 for Round 1 and December 31, 2026 for Round 2.
❖ Recipients will acknowledge the Cultural Foundation in any advertising or press materials for the project.
❖ Recipients will be required to submit a final report and photographs no later than 60 days after the project’s completion in order to be eligible for future grants.
Past Community Arts Grant Recipients
✤ Altered Productions Institute for Creative Arts
✤ Bridgeport High School Theatre Department
✤ Bridgeport High School Thespian Troupe
✤ Clarksburg Children’s House
✤ Clarksburg Farmers Market
✤ Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library
✤ Clarksburg History Museum
✤ Harrison County Senior Citizens Center
✤ Harrison County Schools Art Curriculum Department
✤ Liberty High School Theatre Department
✤ Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg
✤ The Performing Arts Conservatory at Notre Dame High School
✤ Salem Elementary School
✤ Shinnston Community Band
✤ South Harrison High School
✤ Stonewall Jackson Civil War Roundtable
✤ WV Black Heritage Festival
Barbara B. Highland Fund for the Arts
The Barbara B. Highland Fund for the Arts provides funds to The Cultural Foundation, for the engagement of fine arts presentations of a national scope for and on behalf of the people of Harrison County, WV. The generous provision of this endowment, by longtime resident and patron of the arts, the late Barbara Brennan Highland, is indeed a reflection of her fine character, personality, and love for her community. It is in this spirit that The Cultural Foundation annually engages artists and disperses funds. If you have a suggestion of the kind of show you would like to see, please email us at info@theculturalfoundation.org.
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