Sturgeon River Pottery Fund for Education in the Visual Arts
This grant funds K-12 art teachers in Emmet County or Wolverine, MI for classroom visual art supplies to foster student creativity and support hands-on art projects.
Funder: Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 10, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $250 per grant; typically one-time awards for K-12 art supplies.
Summary: Supports K-12 art teachers in Emmet County or Wolverine, MI with grants for classroom visual art supplies.
Key Information: Only K-12 teachers in eligible schools may apply; supplies must be used in the current school year.
Description
The Sturgeon River Pottery Fund for Education in the Visual Arts provides small grants to K-12 art teachers in Emmet County or Wolverine, Michigan. Established by Steve and Karen Andrews in 1999, the fund aims to foster creativity and artistic growth among students by supporting classroom visual art projects. Grants are intended for the purchase of art supplies used in projects such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, crafts, photography, or animation. Since its inception, the fund has awarded nearly $27,000 to area schools to enhance visual arts education.
