2008 Marian A. Smith Award presented to Jacki Blakeney

Rules: The amount of the award is $2,300 to a student pursuing a graduate degree in costume design and/or technology.

1. In order to apply for the Marian A. Smith Award, the applicant must: (a) have completed undergraduate work at an institution within the SETC region no later than August of the year applying; and (b) be entering a regionally accredited graduate school for the first time.

2. Applications and all supporting materials are due not later than: January 15, 2009.

3. In order to receive the Marian A. Smith Award, the award winner must: (a) enter a regionally accredited graduate school as a full-time student; and (b) be duly enrolled during the summer or fall term following the convention at which the award is announced.

4. Up to three applicants may be selected as finalists on the basis of their replies and recommendations as the candidates for the award. They will be notified by February 1st of the year.

5. The selected candidates must be present at the SETC Spring Convention for an interview with the Committee.  SETC will offer limited travel assistance.  The interview is the final step in selecting the winner of the award.

6. The winner of the Marian A. Smith Award will be announced and presented at the Saturday evening Awards Banquet of the SETC Spring Convention.

7. Upon suitable notification to the SETC Executive Director that the candidate has entered a regionally accredited graduate school as specified above, the award will be released.

8. The following materials should be provided by all applicants:

Must be sent electronically (via email or provide URL):
    A. Completed application form. 
    B. Personal letter outlining plans and objectives.
    C. A complete resume
    D. Ten slides or photographs of completed work or renderings
    E. Names, addresses and phone numbers of three to five references.

Must be sent sent from school via postal mail:
    F. Complete college transcripts.

9. The selected applicants will also be asked to bring a portfolio to the interview at SETC.

For further information, write or email to:
Carey Hanson
University of Mississippi
Department of Theatre
Isom Hall, Room 110 A
University, MS 38677
662-915-6990
costumes@olemiss.edu