Honoring the Arts: Slaughter Family Arts Awards

Talent. Dedication. Heart. That is what the Slaughter Family Arts Awards (SFAA) celebrates, as it recognizes and promotes excellence and effort in the fine arts community. Founded last year, the Slaughter Family Arts Awards are the brainchild of FWCD alumni Rebecca (Shaw) ’02 and J Mack Slaughter ’02. They formed the arts organization as a way to give back, through both scholarship and performance opportunities, to students who love the arts in school or out of school.

Students in grades 9-12 at Fort Worth Country Day, All Saints’ Episcopal School, Nolan Catholic High School, Trinity Valley School, and Southwest Christian School are invited to apply by Monday, March 15, for scholarships in five categories to support their artistic passions. Categories are: 
 

Dance

Excellence in Performance

Excellence in Choreography

Voice

Excellence in Classical Performance

Excellence in Pop Music Performance

Music

Excellence in Classical Solo Instrumental Performance

Excellence in Jazz Solo Instrumental Performance

Excellence in Contemporary Solo Instrumental Performance

Theatre

Excellence in Monologue Performance

Excellence in Musical Theatre Vocal Performance

Excellence in Technical Theatre

Visual Arts

Excellence in 3D Art

Excellence in Painting

Excellence in Drawing

Excellence in Photography

Last year, FWCD made a statement,  taking home eight $500 awards between six students. The awards were presented on social media by a star-studded panel of artists including actor Carlson Elizabeth Young ’09, musician Travis Newman ’02, and dancer/choreographer Merrill West ’97. This year’s finalists and winners will be announced in April via the SFAA website and its Facebook and Instagram accounts. For more information, visit the SFAA website or contact FWCD’s Director of Fine Arts Chelsy Beninate.