Logan Honors Late Arts Leader With Young Artist Scholarship

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The City of Logan is accepting applications for the Robyn Daw Young Visual Artist Scholarship, a $7,000 award that honors the late Robyn Daw, who served as Logan City Council's Creative Industries Program Leader for a decade before her passing. The scholarship is open to artists aged 18 to 35 from Logan who incorporate cultural themes into their arts practice. Up to eight finalists will exhibit their work at the Logan Art Gallery and participate in a professional development program.

Why it matters

The scholarship aims to support and nurture the next generation of young artists in Logan, continuing the legacy of Robyn Daw's dedication to the local arts community. It provides a valuable opportunity for emerging artists to gain exposure, develop their skills, and contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the city.

The details

The Robyn Daw Young Visual Artist Scholarship offers a $7,000 award to artists aged 18 to 35 from the City of Logan, West Virginia. Up to eight finalists will be selected to exhibit their work at the Logan Art Gallery between October 31, 2026 and January 16, 2027. The finalists will also participate in a funded professional development and workshop program from June to September 2026.

• Applications for the scholarship are open and will close at 2pm on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
• The finalist exhibition at the Logan Art Gallery will run from October 31, 2026 to January 16, 2027.
• The funded professional development and workshop program for the finalists will take place between June and September 2026.

What’s next

The City of Logan will select up to eight finalists to exhibit their work at the Logan Art Gallery and participate in the professional development program.