Scholarships and Awards 

Pratt Fine Arts Center is pleased to offer the Edwin T. Pratt Scholarship, providing opportunities for artists of color to advance their careers through education and exposure. The Edwin T. Pratt Scholarship aims to amplify the work of historically underrepresented artists and equip them with the tools to progress to the next level in their professional journeys. These artists, in turn, will make powerful contributions to the vitality of our region. 

Pratt Fine Arts Center serves as a lasting tribute to Edwin T. Pratt, a civil rights leader and former Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League, who relentlessly championed open and equal access to education and housing opportunities for Seattle's Black community. Pratt Fine Arts Center honors his memory by striving to make art accessible to people of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds. This scholarship is one way Pratt makes that mission a reality. 

Through the generous and enduring support of the Jon and Mary Shirley Foundation, Pratt Fine Arts Center is pleased to offer a project-based scholarship to support an emerging artist pursuing a career in the glass arts, the opportunity to explore new or experimental directions in their practice, and to leverage Pratt's valuable educational resources. 

Through the generous support of her family and friends, Pratt is pleased to offer this merit-based scholarship in memory of Lillian Yeh, who was a passionate and caring member of Pratt's community. Her love for the arts is honored at Pratt through the Lillian Yeh Scholarship for Lifelong Artists, which encourages young adults (aged 18-25) to pursue art-making as a lifelong passion. 

Through the generous support of Mary and Gary Molyneaux, Pratt is pleased to offer a scholarship supporting the continued advancement of professional women artists having 20 years of experience for the purpose of extending an artist's reach by exploring new frontiers in methods, media, and materials. 

This scholarship was founded by and named in honor of artists Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina Knowles to provide ongoing art opportunities for Seattle’s high school students. Pohlman and Knowles continue to support this scholarship through a donation of art to Pratt’s annual auction. Apply here!

Pratt Fine Arts Center welcomes a professional artist to explore new materials and processes during a month-long residency in Pratt’s Wood Working Studio. The residency includes access to experienced studio assistants and options to explore other disciplines at Pratt. The Professional Artist-in-Residence Program provides a working artist with a new venue for experimentation and assistance in creative advancement. 

In partnership with Seattle Print Arts (SPA), and to nurture the development of our shared artist community, Pratt is pleased to offer this scholarship in printmaking specifically for Puget Sound printmakers who are members of Seattle Print Arts. 

In partnership with the Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths (SIBS), Pratt Fine Arts Center is pleased to offer the Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths Scholarship, an award that provides a variety of educational resources, professional development opportunities, and Pratt studio access to an emerging artist in Washington State. The SIBS Scholarship supports the creation of new work and equips the artist with the tools to advance to the next level in their professional journey. It is available to individuals from a historically marginalized group (e.g., BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, female, or disabled). 

The Bryna Webber & Richard Tompkins Scholarship in Glass honors the legacy of these patrons by supporting emerging glass artists who push boundaries and explore new directions in their work. The scholarship empowers recipients through financial support for independent work in Pratt's glass studios and funding for glass classes and workshops, fostering artistic development. This opportunity is open to artists demonstrating a commitment to experimentation. The Webber/Tompkins Family’s generous support reflects their dedication to nurturing the next generation of glass artists.