Marty Zewick Artist Award
Marty Zewick was an accomplished and impassioned artist who died this past year. She was one of the founders of the Edom Craft Community and the Edom Art Festival, now in its 49th year. To honor her legacy, a one-time award will be given to an artist in the Upper East Side of Texas who has demonstrated creative ability and is serious about a professional career in the arts. The award ceremony takes place during this year’s festival at the Artists’ Dinner Saturday, October 9, 2021.
If you would like to donate in Marty’s honor to this fund, please click on DONATE below, complete the form, and submit along with your payment. The deadline for donations is JUNE 30, 2021.
If you are an artist who wants to apply for the award (amount TBD July 1), click on APPLICATION below to review the criteria. Applications are accepted starting July 1 and ending August 31, 2021.
Donate
All donations are used to fulfill the mission of the one-time Marty Zewick Artist Award to help an artist succeed in their creative career.
If you wish to donate to the Marty Zewick Artist Award by check, please enclose a check made payable to the Edom Craft Community, and mail with your contact information to:
Edom Craft Community
P.O. Box 608
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
Donations are tax deductible. Call (903) 312-9556 or email edomcraftcommunity.com for accounting or other information.
Application
A one-time Marty Zewick Artist Award in the amount of $_______ will be given to the winning applicant during a ceremony taking place Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the Edom Art Festival Artists’ Dinner.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Currently resides in the Upper East Side of Texas — an area defined by the 75 zip code.
• Has demonstrated creative ability with defined/finished work.
• Is serious about a professional career in the arts.
• The winning artist will be given a booth at the 2021 Edom Art Festival. They must be available to set up their work in the booth on Friday, May 14, and man it from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16. Artist may sell their work, or simply display.
Applications will only be accepted from July 1 to August 31, 2021.
Applications MUST include five high resolution jpgs of artwork, and one reference letter. Final deadline for all applications and attachments is NOON, Tuesday, August 31, 2021.