O'Neill National Puppetry Conference Scholarships
The O'Neill Puppetry Conference recognizes that deserving applicants might be in need of some financial assistance to enable them to attend. To that end, we are pleased to offer several scholarships.
2010 NATIONAL PUPPETRY CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE APPLICATION
- Applicants interested in scholarships should fill out the Scholarship Application and submit it with their Conference Application. (Only those applicants accepted to the puppetry conference will be considered for scholarship funds.)
- Applicants who have received a particular scholarship in the 2009 season need not apply for that scholarship in 2010, but may apply for a different one. They can also apply for that particular scholarship in 2011.
- No Scholarship applications will be accepted after March 15th, 2010.
Often, Anonymous scholarships are offered through the conference. So, if you do not feel that you fit into the noted criteria listed, but would like to be considered for a scholarship, please apply.
Finally, contact your local sources of potential funding. Perhaps your house of worship, Rotary, Kiwanis, local clubs, community, school, employer, library, organizations or local arts institution can help you. Even state and local governments often offer grants. We encourage all applicants to look around…there is funding out there to help you.
Nikki Tilroe Memorial Scholarship
Nikki Tilroe was our beloved puppet movement master here at the conference. She was devoted to the art of the puppet. Nikki's conviction was that you must love art in yourself, not yourself in the arts. This scholarship, established in 2007, is awarded to those who show a particular interest in movement and dedication to the art of puppetry, and is supported by her friends and family. |
 Nikki Tilroe
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Eric Engelhardt Memorial Scholarship
A full award for a “diamond in the rough” in puppetry. The Eric Engelhardt memorial scholarship is awarded to an individual exploring puppetry in a way similar to the spirit of our friend and colleague, E. When Eric first participated in the Puppetry Conference in 1996 he was a sculptor, musician, and new-ish puppet builder at the Jim Henson Company, but did not have much previous puppeteering experience. That year, he performed in guest artist Larry Hunt’s ensemble, created his first participant puppet piece called “Redstone,” and created the musical score for and puppeteered in Ronald Binion’s first incarnation of “The Alien Cow Puppet Show”. He returned the following summer to work again as an ensemble member in Jon Ludwig’s “Home” and performed in more participant projects. These two summers at the O’Neill contributed to Eric’s decade-long New York career as a puppet builder and table-top team puppeteer in TV and theater.
An individual suitable for the Eric Engelhardt memorial scholarship has professional experience or is well-versed in another or many other art forms, but has had limited or nontraditional exposure and training in the art of puppetry. In addition to his or her original reason for attending the conference, the participant will also be required to create their own participant piece or have a major contributing role in another participant’s project. He or she must also host the Eric Engelhardt Memorial Karaoke night that happens at the pub mid-week during the conference.
When indicating interest for the scholarship on the conference application, please include the participant project proposal.
You can now donate to the Eric Engelhardt Memorial Scholarship online here! |
 Jane Henson speaking with Eric Engelhardt at the 1996 Puppetry Conference |
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Alumni Scholarship
The Alumni Scholarship was founded on the belief that puppetry is an contagious art form. Once you have attended the National Puppetry Conference you will most likely be infected by the PUPPET PANDEMIC. The only cure is a dose of puppetry!
Funds for this Scholarship are raised in part by PUPPET PANDEMIC, a showcase of works developed at the National Puppetry Conference. This showcase of puppetry pieces explore the contagious nature of puppets. These artists redefine conventional notions of puppetry. From marionettes to papier mache mayhem, puppeteers breed new strains of creativity and present them to an audience of willing test subjects.
All profits from the The PUPPET PANDEMIC performances, raffles, and donations fund the Alumni Scholarship to attend the National Puppetry Conference held at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. The Alumni Scholarship is meant to support artists and encourage them to propagate provocative theatrical works.
A suitable applicant for the Alumni Scholarship is an alumni of the conference who is interested in developing their own work either as a participant or as an emerging artist. An applicant must be committed to attending the full conference and is attending with the intention of developing a participant piece or emerging artist piece.
Please help spread the PUPPET PANDEMIC by donating to the Alumni Scholarship! |
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Margo Rose performing "Kaldi"