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ScholarshipS

$2000 in Awards Sponsored by Salem Arts Association Salem Arts Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors attending any Massachusetts North Shore school (public, charter, or private), who are pursuing visual or performing arts at a university or accredited art school the following fall.

Three scholarship awards will be offered

Paula Beaulieu Memorial Scholarship: $1500 award to a graduate who demonstrates creative achievement in the visual arts.
Salem Arts Association Scholarship: $500 award to a graduate who demonstrates creative achievement in visual arts, performance, or multi-media.

Application process:

Applicants do not apply for a specific scholarship. Our Scholarship committee will review all scholarship applications and award based on eligibility and other criteria.

Please complete the application form.
Provide a personal artist statement.
Provide at least 5 samples (JPG images or media files) representing your creative work.
Recommendations from your faculty, instructors, or advisors are welcome but not necessary.
Apply online, via email, or postal service.
Applications Due Monday May 22, 2026

Presentation Ceremony

Scholarships will be announced in May. The scholarship presentation will be held at Salem Arts Association Gallery in June.

Scholarship award recipients MUST be present at the award presentation to receive their scholarship funds.

Application Forms

Click the button below to complete the online application form and upload images of artworks and other attachments.

Apply by May 22

Apply via email:

2026-Salem-Arts-Scholarship-Application.docx (2).pdf

Email your completed application to scholarship@SalemArts.org. Please include all required files as attachments to your email.

Email application must be received by midnight on Monday May 22, 2026.

Apply using Mail:

2026-Salem-Arts-Scholarship-Application.docx (2).pdf

Mail your application form and examples of your artwork to:

Mailed application must be postmarked on or before Monday May 22, 2026.

Salem Arts Association

Art School Scholarships

88 Wharf Street

Salem MA 01970

Paula Beaulieu Memorial Scholarship.

A photo of Paula Beaulieu.

The Paula Beaulieu Art Scholarship

Paula Frances Beaulieu (May 28, 1947 - January 24, 2014)

Paula obtained her B.S. degree from Lowell State University before obtaining her M.S. in Arts & Education at Florida Atlantic University. Her career included teaching grades 2 and 5 at Pearl St. School in Reading, Mass., author of children’s educational books, counselor, and educational toy developer to name a few. Most notably, Paula was an art educator, running her own business teaching people of all ages to “Connect with Their Creativity” for over 15 years. Paula was an artist throughout her life, a legacy she brought forward from her mother Rita Casey.

After growing up in Methuen, Mass., Paula resided in Hollywood, Florida and Reading, Mass. (where she raised her two sons Dan and Matt) before moving to Salem, Mass., where she spent her remaining years. “Creativity occurs in the moment, and in the moment we are timeless.”

—The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron

Paula Beaulieu was an active artist in the Salem Arts Association and taught young and old alike through her program “Connect with Their Creativity.” Her family has chosen Salem Arts Association and Salem High School as beneficiaries of any donations made in her honor.

Award Purpose and eligibility:

The Paula Beaulieu Memorial Scholarship will offer one $1,500 scholarship this spring to a graduating senior attending any Massachusetts North Shore school (public, charter, or private), who is pursuing visual arts at a university or accredited art school the following fall. All visual arts media will be considered. You must be able to attend the award ceremony to be eligible.

Award Purpose and Eligibility:

The Salem Arts Association Scholarship will offer one $500 scholarship each spring to a graduating senior attending any Massachusetts North Shore school (public, charter, or private), who is pursuing visual or performing arts at a university or accredited art school the following fall. Visual arts, graphic design, performing arts, music, acting, or other areas of creative expression will be considered.

Donations

When you donate let us know in your comment if your donation is specifically for the Paula Beaulieu Memorial Scholarship or the Salem Arts Association Scholarship. If you just mention Scholarships, it will be directed evenly to both scholarship programs.

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Meet Previous Winners

2025:

2025 Salem Arts Association Scholarships Awarded to Oliver Rodi, Shawn Anderson Stolarz, and Alejandra Mayorga.

2024: