Barnes-Travis Arts Scholarship

A component fund of the

NC Community Foundation

The Arts Council of Moore County’s Barnes-Travis Arts Scholarship was established in 2000 with the goal to provide support to Moore County middle and high school students with a demonstrated talent and interest in the arts. The scholarship may be used for such items as fees for a music or art camp, studying dance at a local dance company, or taking private lessons with an art or music teacher. The scholarship may not be used to fund college attendance.

The scholarship his named for Harry Barnes and Vaud Ancil Travis, III, two long-time and strong supporters of the Arts Council of Moore County and the arts throughout Moore County. Two additional funds have been created in memory of local artist Carol Lawson Rouhier to award scholarships for any visual arts applicants, and in memory of actor Sara Schrock to award scholarships for theatre programs.

Since the inception of the Barnes-Travis Arts Scholarship, the Arts Council has awarded 61 scholarships in the amount of $18,695 to middle and high school students pursuing their interest in the arts.

Congratulations to the 2011 scholarship winners:

Jacob Daniel of Whispering Pines was awarded $375 to march with Drum & Bugle Corps’ Carolina Crown. He is in the 12^th grade at Union Pines High School.
Daniel Gualteros of Pinehurst was awarded $375 to take private piano lessons with Sue Aceves. He is in the 9^th grade at School of the Sacred Heart.
Chase Johnson of West End was awarded $375 to take private cello lessons with Nancy Green. He is in the 12^th grade at Pine Grove School.
Brandon Lopez of Vass was awarded $375 to take private piano lessons with Nancy Eaton. He is in the 7^th grade at Crain’s Creek Middle School.
Shannon Marley of Robbins was awarded $250 to take private flute lessons with June Infantino. She is in the 10^th grade at North Moore High School.
Elizabeth Underwood of Southern Pines was awarded $450 to attend the Contemporary Art Museum Design Camp at N.C. State University. She is in the 10^th grade at Pinecrest High School.

NEXT SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 5 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2012

[NOTE: This is not a postmark deadline. Applications must be in ACMC's office by the deadline.]

CLICK HERE to download the 2012 scholarship application

(If you need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here.)

The Barnes-Travis Arts Scholarship Fund is a wonderful and convenient way to support the Arts Council of Moore County and the Moore County children interested in the arts. To learn more about the many gift-giving possibilities which will help support the growth of this fund, click here or call ACMC at 910-692-ARTS (2787).