What is the Bush Foundation looking for?
The Bush Artist panels make the decisions and are asked to consider the merits of each individual artist and how they measure up to the basic criteria, which include strong vision, creative energy, commitment to excellence, and perseverance. In addition to the criteria, we ask the panels to consider the artists’ past accomplishments, their fellowship plan, and their current work. The most important component of your presentation is your work sample(s). It’s critical that your materials represent your strongest work and are of the highest possible quality. Following that, a thoughtful description of your fellowship plan is also important.
