The Award

The Norma Bernard Endowment for the Arts is an award in the form of a grant for high school students (Grades 10-12) in Strait Regional School Board. The award seeks to provide one deserving student with financial resources to undertake a project or learning activity in areas including but not limited to:

• Painting, printing, photography, graphic design, drama or other visual art;
• Play-writing, screen-writing, print or web communications, written or broadcast journalism, writing, or film;
• Fashion design, textiles or other craft;
• Advocacy activities related to the promotion of the arts in the broadest sense.

The Selection Committee is looking for innovative projects that aim to provide a learning experience not readily available within the formal and non-formal curricula within the Strait Region.

The award was created in memory of Norma Bernard who committed her career to lifelong learning and was enthusiastically supportive of young people having a diverse learning experience. This award will help provide students with opportunities that will help broaden their horizons. Bio on Norma Bernard.