Established in 2000 to honor Mearl K. Gable II, a generous supporter of the Weavers Guild of the North Shore, Inc.(WGNS) and the fiber art community, this fund awards grants in the amounts of $100 - $750 each year. This grant can be used toward study in a non-accredited fiber art program of any skill level and may be used for research and studies connected with fiber arts. Within six months of completing the studies, the recipient will be required to make a report to the WGNS either in person or by video, presentation, notebook and samples, etc.

RULES

Grants are available to current HGA members who hold either a Student, Individual, Household, or Professional Artist membership. The Silvio and Eugenia Petrini Grant is awarded to provide financial assistance to participate in non-accredited fiber art programs or workshops. 

ELIGIBILITY 

• HGA grant applicants must be current HGA members (Student, Individual, Household, or Professional Artist).
• Grant funds must be applied to a workshop, class, conference, or program held any time between April 1 and March 31 of the following year. Grant funds cannot be applied retroactively.
• Late applications are not accepted.
• Grants shall not be awarded to current HGA Board of Directors members or current HGA employees. Former HGA board members may apply one year after retiring from the Board. Former HGA employees may apply one year after terminating employment.
• Grant applicants can apply for more than one grant in the same year.
• Recipients of the Petrini and Gable Grants are not eligible to apply for the same grant for four years.
• Unsuccessful proposals may be resubmitted in future years.
• If for any reason the grant recipient is unable to attend the workshop/class/conference or is unable to fulfill any of the grant’s requirements, the funds must be returned to HGA.
• Grant funds can only be applied to non-accredited classes. Certified programs are not allowed.
• Grant funds cannot be used to attend HGA’s biennial Convergence conference or for study or application for the Certificate of Excellence program.

The HGA Grant Panel is responsible for reviewing and evaluating applicants.