"The FUSION Scholarship will enhance my studio practice by allowing me to purchase new tools which will improve my technical skills, allowing me to apply what I learned in the "Engraving Imagery" course at the Corning Museum of Glass. The scholarship will ease the financial strain of exploring new materials as an emerging artist and help me focus on engraving imagery and personal narrative exploration."

"I have been invited to exhibit at the 'REVELATIONS, la biennale internationale métiers d'art et création' in Paris, through the Centre Matéria. I will create a 56-piece glass installation exploring the links between past experiences and their influence on my artistic career. This exhibition is critical for my international debut and connecting with influential figures in the field."

"The FUSION scholarship will help to support my growth as an emerging clay artist; refreshing my skills in an educational setting, particularly by refining my wheel throwing and slab building techniques. I will be taking a Fundamentals course at Parkdale Pottery to enhance my craft. This scholarship will be instrumental in expanding my knowledge, boosting my confidence, and growing my studio hours."

"The FUSION Scholarship will allow me to purchase a circle glass cutter and molds, enabling me to create larger pieces like plates and bowls. This will help me push my technical skills and explore new design elements while maintaining my commitment to sustainable practices with recycled glass. The scholarship would be instrumental in broadening my work and reaching a wider audience with unique, high-quality pieces."

"The FUSION Scholarship will support my upcoming month-long residency at Medalta. This residency is crucial for me as I’ve been making, teaching, and exhibiting ceramics for five years but only had one semester of formal ceramic training. With this residency, I will refine my skills in creating large-scale ceramic sculptures. The Medalta residency will provide the space, resources, and community to further my artistic journey and bring my ambitious projects to life."

"I’ve been wanting to incorporate screen printing into my ceramic practice but have struggled to learn on my own. The FUSION scholarship will provide the financial means to take the Screen Printing 101 class at Harbourfront Centre with Clio Windust and give me the hands-on learning needed to expand my surface design techniques."

"My practice will benefit from the following equipment: a handheld electric mud mixer for reclaiming clay, a wet/dry shop vacuum to replace my unsuitable home vacuum, and drill bits to experiment with my second-hand drill. These tools would improve my efficiency and allow me to further explore my clay work."

"As a resident artist at Harbourfront Centre, I’m focused on mold-making techniques for a project that intertwines urban architecture and human form. The FUSION scholarship would allow me to advance my research and create large-scale castings that explore the emotional resonance between structure and human experience, contributing to both my growth as an artist and the broader glass art community."

"As a full-time ceramic artist, rising supply costs have become a constant concern. Running my own studio means covering all expenses, with kiln maintenance being the largest. I am in urgent need of new kiln elements and thermocouples, and this scholarship would alleviate much of the financial burden, allowing me to focus on my practice without the constant worry of these costs."

"After working as a theatrical prop maker for 20 years, I turned to ceramics for healing and have been creating self-taught ceramics since 2023. I’ve enrolled in the Fleming College winter ceramics intensive starting in January 2025 to refine my skills and grow within the ceramics community. This scholarship would help support my continued growth as I pursue ceramics as my main source of income."

"The FUSION scholarship will help fund a two-week art residency in Rome, which will provide hands-on experiences, workshops, and collaborations that will push me beyond my current boundaries. The scholarship would alleviate financial stress, allowing me to focus on my art and bring back valuable insights to enrich my contributions to the art community."