Each year, the Society awards scholarships to emerging Alberta artists and calligraphers — covering tuition, materials, and access to world-class instruction at the Flourish Festival of Letters & Art.
Every scholarship is valued at $1,400 and goes directly toward removing the financial barriers that keep talented emerging artists from world-class instruction.
Covers the cost of enrolling in Flourish Festival programming, including workshop and course fees.
Ensures recipients have the tools they need to fully participate — pens, paper, ink, and specialty materials.
Opens the door to world-class faculty and mentorship that would otherwise be out of financial reach.
This year's Calligraphy as Meditation Day did double duty. It fairly compensated two emerging instructors and introduced them to an international audience — while raising the full $8,400 that funded all six 2025 Flourish Scholarships.
Fairly compensated and introduced to an international audience.
$8,400 raised, awarded in full to 2025's six Flourish Scholars.
Six emerging Alberta artists and calligraphers received a Flourish Scholarship in 2025. At their request, recipients are recognized here without identifying details.
Justine G.
Emerging calligrapher, Alberta
Justine H.
Emerging calligrapher, Alberta
Cheryl
Emerging calligrapher, Alberta
Mandeep
Emerging calligrapher, Alberta
Arriana
Emerging calligrapher, Alberta
Tara
Emerging calligrapher, Alberta
Every scholarship is made possible by donors, partners, and Festival proceeds. Your contribution goes directly to removing barriers for Alberta's emerging artists.