The KU Arts Society’s Schaeffer-Sharadin Fellow designation is intended to be a mark of distinction which recognizes Kutztown University alumni, faculty, faculty emeriti, and other KU affiliated individuals, couples, or group of individuals from around the world who have made outstanding contributions to the study, teaching, and/or practice of the visual and/or performing arts. A significant achievement is one in which the exceptional skills and abilities of the nominee are exemplified. In addition, an individual, couple or group may also be considered a Fellow(s) for demonstrated support of the Arts at Kutztown University.
FELLOW:
An individual or group of individuals that are honored by the KU Arts Society and named as a Fellow, which includes them joining the ranks of other distinguished artists and art supporters who each maintain the prestigious title in perpetuity, and as such will be added to the Kutztown University Arts Hall of Fame.
KU ARTS HALL OF FAME:
The KU Arts Hall of Fame will be a physical location on the campus of Kutztown University where those who have been named a Schaeffer-Sharadin Fellow will be featured on display for all time. This display will not only serve to highlight the prominence of KU’s relationship to the highest caliber of artists and art supporters, but the listing of these Fellows will also help attract new generations to become KU students and inspire them to use their talents and skills in the knowledge that they too can reach great heights and accomplishments upon completing their degree at Kutztown University.
*Performing Arts Fellow
An individual or group that has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the study, teaching, and/or practice of a discipline that falls under the Performing Arts: i.e. music (instrumental and/or vocal), dance, drama, theater and musical theater, writing (screen and/or stage), directing, producing, production and design (costuming, sets, props, audio, lighting, and editing for screen and/or stage), spoken word, comedy, magic and illusion, mime, puppetry, circus arts, and performance arts. A Performing Arts Fellow must be a KU Alumnus, Faculty, or Faculty Emeriti in good standing with the University.
Visual Arts Fellow
An individual or group that has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the study, teaching, and/or practice of a discipline that falls under the Visual Arts: i.e. painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, filmmaking, digital design, crafts, woodwork, metalwork, stone, mixed media, conceptual arts, textiles and architecture. A Visual Arts Fellow must be a KU Alumnus, Faculty, or Faculty Emeriti in good standing with the University.
Patron of the Arts Fellow
An individual or group that has demonstrated a substantial contribution to the arts and Kutztown University through philanthropic support, arts administration, arts education, and/or advocacy. Patron of the Arts Fellows do NOT need to be a KU Alumnus, Faculty or Faculty Emeriti.
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