For Art's Sake Donna Sherman Scholarship for the Arts

The For Art's Sake Donna Sherman Scholarship for the Arts is a scholarship award for a Bromfield senior who exhibits an extraordinary talent and passion for the arts. The scholarship  was established in memory of Donna Sherman by her friends, neighbors and family. Donna who made her home with her husband and three children in Harvard for 30 years, passed away unexpectedly in October, 2003. Donna, an artist with an artist’s passion for life, was both an accomplished jewelry designer and avid gardener who delighted in creating beauty. To honor and celebrate her artistic gifts, a scholarship was established in her name and the first recipients selected were from the class of  2005. The scholarship is administered by the non-profit arts organization, For Art's Sake. (Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz.)

 Eligibility Requirements

The Donna Sherman Scholarship for the Arts will be awarded to the students who best fulfill the
following requirements:

1. is an art student of the Bromfield senior graduating class
2. has been accepted to and plans to attend a college program in the field of visual arts *
3. demonstrates a passion for the arts
4. puts forth a consistent work ethic and is serious and focused on the pursuit and improvement of his/her art
5. embraces new ideas and concepts
6. shows originality and creativity in his/her work

     *The following criteria will apply: Student  in the graduating class has been accepted and is planning to attend a college program to pursue a major degree in the field of visual arts, has been accepted to and plans to attend a 2- or 4-year college and will pursue a minor degree in visual arts, or has been accepted to and plans to attend a 2- or 4-year college and has shown a passion for the visual arts and has presented a body of work.

Student Application 

Students should print and fill out the Student Application.  Forms are also available at the Bromfield School guidance office. Please return your completed application to the guidance office by the deadline, April 19, 2012.The Bromfield Art Department staff and representatives of For Art's Sake, will review all applications and determine which applicants best meet the scholarship requirements. The scholarship(s) for Bromfield seniors is awarded on graduation day. Thank you for your participation! 

For questions about this scholarship, contact Pam Cochrane at pccochrane@gmail.com or Thomas Linville tlinville@psharvard.org.  If you would like to donate funds specifically for the scholarship fund, send your donation to For Art's Sake, P.O. Box 116 Still River, MA 01467 indicating on your check or in a note that your donation be earmarked for the fund. This fund has been generously sustained through the generosity of all those who loved and remember Donna fondly and those who continue to support her passion for the arts.

In June 2011 For Art’s Sake proudly presented the Donna Sherman Scholarship at graduation to Bromfield senior Imogen Rooney who will be studying fashion design at  the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) in the fall. Her art teachers unanimously recommended Imogen for her strong work ethic, discipline and dedication to her art while demonstrating her unique voice through her work.  Studying art at school and designing clothing at home provided an outlet for personal expression that helped her through difficult challenges during her Bromfield years. As a result her expression comes from a rich and authentic place. Imogen has remained true to herself and her own style throughout her years at Bromfield. In her senior year working with a new teacher, Mr. Thomas Linville, she has worked hard to challenge herself, demonstrating an openness to explore new areas in a thorough and thoughtful manner while laying the groundwork for a strong foundation in what will surely be a promising design career. Adventurous, authentic, quiet, independent, and dedicated are adjectives that best describe the manner in which she approaches the artistic process. Her ability to express herself and describe her work and process is especially thoughtful, touching, and honest. Often wearing her own creations she is a walking piece of art. It would be no surprise to her teachers and those that know her if she goes on to make her mark in the fashion world. We all look forward to seeing her develop her skills and talents next year and in the years to come. Congratulates Imogen!