The Ida F. Haimovicz Visual Arts Award (Haimovicz Award) is available to high school juniors enrolled in a public or non-public high school in Montgomery County MD who demonstrate a commitment to the visual arts.
Donor Name: Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County
State: Maryland
County: Montgomery County (MD)
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 01/23/2026
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The 2025-2026 Haimovicz Award will be presented to three recipients following a juried selection process that is based upon the merit of the original submitted work and the applicant’s commitment to the visual arts discipline, not financial need. The awardee who receives the highest average panel score is given an award of $1,500, a mentorship with a visual arts professional, and a solo exhibition presented in conjunction with an award ceremony. In addition, two runner-up awardees will receive $750 each and a one-on-one meeting with the mentor.
Visual Arts Disciplines
The artwork submitted must demonstrate the applicant’s proficiency in any one or combination of the following visual arts disciplines:
- Painting (i.e., acrylic, oil, watercolor, tempera, etc.)
- Drawing (i.e., charcoal, pencil, pastel, etc.)
- Photography
- Printmaking (i.e., screen-printing, lithography, etching, etc.)
- Digital media & film (i.e., graphic design, digital illustration, animation, etc.)
- Mixed media (i.e., fiber-based arts, collage, assemblage, etc.)
- Sculpture (i.e., woodwork, metalwork, glass, etc.)
- Ceramics.
Eligibility Criteria
Students eligible to apply must have met all the following eligibility requirements by the published deadline:
- Reside in Montgomery County, MD;
- Can provide AHCMC with a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) prior to receiving the award disbursement;
- Enrolled full-time during the fall of 2025 and spring of 2026 of their high school junior year in a public, private, or home school located in Montgomery County, MD; and
- Graduating high school in the spring of 2027.
For more information, visit AHCMC.
