Application
Description
This annual award will provide $1,000 to a graduate student
who wishes to study and/or write arts criticism for the general
public.
The term "arts criticism" should be construed to include
informed reviews or essays focused on the performing arts, visual
arts, design fields, and art media, as well as public exhibits
and literary readings in the arts and humanities. This criticism
should be well informed, but written for the general public rather
than for a narrow, single-discipline academic audience.
Eligibility:
Graduate students enrolled in one of the core arts and humanities
departments or interdisciplinary programs associated with the
Center are eligible to apply for the Lepke Endowed Graduate Award.
CEAH-affiliated departments and programs include, but are not
limited to the following:
Departments
- Art and Design
- Architecture
- English
- History
- Landscape Architecture
- Music
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- World Languages and Cultures
- Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication
Programs:
- African American Studies
- American Indian Studies
- Bioethics
- Dance
- Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies
- Latino/a Studies
- Textiles and Clothing
- Theater
- Women's Studies
Questions regarding an applicants' eligibility should be directed
to CEAH, at 294-1594 or snorvell@iastate.edu
Guidelines:
Deadline: Applications are due February 2, 2010,
with the winner to be announced TBA.
Allowable expenses may include, but are not limited to student
research/writing-related travel expenses, conference or institute
fees, fees for supplemental instruction not available at ISU,
research/writing-related supplies or services, or attendance at
a workshop devoted to the study and/or writing of arts criticism.
This award does not support:
- thesis writing
- courses available at ISU
- publication in academic journals or books
A published article, or at the very least, a manuscript prepared
for submission to a specific publication, will be expected at
the CEAH office no later than one year following the date on which
the award was given.
Sample Publication
A sub-committee of three to five faculty, all members of the
CEAH Steering Committee, will evaluate the applications. Criteria
include:
- clarity of the proposal
- its potential interest to the public
- how the publication will reach the public
- its value to the arts and humanities, particularly at ISU
- its value to the applicant's professional goals
Application:
Applicants should write a narrative of no more than two pages,
single spaced, explaining how they will use the funds, how their
work will reach a broad public audience--for example, where they
plan to publish or present their work--and how it will benefit
the arts and humanities. In addition, applicants should explain
how this project will benefit their own development as a professional
in the arts and humanities.
Applications should be submitted electronically to Sandra Norvell,
CEAH Program Assistant, at snorvell@iastate.edu
Angela Gumm, Graduate Student of
History, Winner of the 2009 Phyllis
J.
Lepke Award
Chelsey Olsen, Graduate Student of
Architecture, Winner of the 2008 Phyllis J.
Lepke Award 
Emily Lupita
Plum, Graduate Student of English, Winner of the 2007 Phyllis
J.
Lepke Award
