What is the Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Experiential Learning Award?
The Martin and Doris Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Experiential Learning Award provides Appalachian faculty and staff with funding to pursue meaningful off-campus professional learning experiences related to outdoor sculpture. Opportunities may include residencies, apprenticeships, mentorships, specialized workshops, conferences, fabrication training, study of materials and techniques, and other immersive learning experiences.
Who is eligible for the award?
Full-time faculty, who have completed a minimum of three years of service at Appalachian, and full-time staff members, who have completed a minimum of five years of service at Appalachian, may submit an application.
Candidates are not required to be established sculptors or maintain a prior background in three-dimensional art. However, candidate proposals must articulate a direct alignment with outdoor sculptural mediums along with potential for personal advancement or scholarly enrichment.
Who selects the recipient?
The Rosen Experiential Award is a program within the College of Fine and Applied Arts. A committee of Appalachian faculty and staff will review the applications and make recommendations for finalists to the Dean of Fine and Applied Arts for final award selection.
How much is the award?
The award is a one-time financial support of up to $4,500.
When will the award recipient be selected and announced?
The winner will be selected and announced in spring 2027.
How long do I have to use the award?
Recipient completes the approved apprenticeship, residency, mentorship, workshop, conference, study experience, fabrication training, etc. Funds must be used within 18 months of the award date.
What are the expectations of the award recipient after receiving the award?
The recipient submits a brief report with photos when appropriate, what was learned, how the experience influenced their work, and how the knowledge will benefit Appalachian. The recipient will be included as part of programming associated with the Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition. This becomes both the required public presentation and a way to demonstrate the impact of the award.
When are the applications due?
Applications are due January 31, 2027
What should be included in the application?
The application should include the following sections.
1. Proposed Experience: What do you want to do, where, and with whom?
2. Purpose: What do you hope to learn or develop?
3. Connection to Outdoor Sculpture: How does the opportunity relate to your existing or developing interest in outdoor sculpture?
4. Impact: How will the experience influence your work at Appalachian?
5. Timeline: When will the experience occur?
6. Budget: Travel, lodging, registration/tuition, materials or other allowable expenses.
7. Public Presentation & Commitment to attend Rosen Sculpture Walk 2027/28: Briefly describe how you could share what you learned with the Appalachian community & commit to attending and participating in the Rosen Sculpture Competition and Exhibition in July of 2027/28, depending on completion date of the experiential learning opportunity.
How should the applications be submitted?
Applications should be submitted to the selection committee chair, Hank Foreman, Director of Development, at foremanht.appstate.edu .