Who Can Apply:
- The family of Catherine Williams is offering a scholarship opportunity for an aspiring young artist living in Florida. The scholarship honoring Catherine’s life will be awarded to the winning high school senior who submits a photo of an original work of art (drawing, acrylic/oil painting, or watercolor) along with a short description of the inspiration for the piece. All submissions will be considered and reviewed by the scholarship committee.
- Catherine was a treasured wife, loving mother of six, and an accomplished corporate executive who nurtured her artistic talent later in life. As most folks settle into a slower pace of life during their retirement years, Catherine’s life was busier than ever. She painted every single day, often in 6-8 hr stretches and said her artistic process had enormously positive therapeutic effects. She had once told her grand daughter that when she painted – she simply forgot about all her problems and would get completely lost in the scene she was working on.
- Even before she finished one painting, she was already enthusiastically caught-up in the excitement of starting her next piece. Catherine shared some of her vast collection of work (130+ pieces) with the public during her two exclusive exhibitions. Catherine’s artwork graces the walls of those lucky friends and family members who regard her art as a treasured possession and a cherished reminder of her exuberant spirit. Her passion for art inspired all who knew her!
Submission: Submit an original art piece you’ve created and tell us what your inspiration behind the piece was.
Deadline: May 2, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/catherine-kay-williams-memorial-arts-scholarship/
