Into the Starry Night Scholarship
"Always Reach Higher Than the Stars"
"Slippery Slope"
Into the Starry Night Scholarship was created in
honor of Jason J. Eddy, a complex man, who lived fast
and hard, with an intensity of purpose. He sensed that
his time on this earth would be shorter than most,
and he pushed to extremes the things and people
he loved most - anything fast with an explosive
element of danger and intrique.
A 1991 graduate of Capital High school, Jason enjoyed
designing custom fast art for his adventures on sled
mobiles and motocross bikes as well as lighting up the
sky with custom firework displays. His creativity was boundless and intense,
as were his personal relationships and business ventures. He was loyal and protective of his family and friends.
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Vincent van Gogh was one of Jason's favorite artists. One of Jason's preferred past times was creating his own stars and constellations in the night sky. Thus, his family has chosen van Gogh's Starry Night as an inspiration for the Into the Starry Night Scholarship to honor the life and times of Jason J Eddy, aka Mr. "Mystry".
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Scholarship link: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=BPSF
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The annual scholarship for $1,000 is aimed at Boise Public High Schools seniors who endeavor to pursue a career as a working artist, entrepreneur or visionary.
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Submissions should include a minimum of two,
Starry Night/Jason Eddy inspired works,
using two or more different artistic techniques.
Submission styles may include, but are not limited
to: fine art renditions, 3-dimensional art and
sculpture, poetry, music, dance, electronic or
computerized artistic interpretations, jewelry,
fiber art and pottery.
See the "Starry Night Inspiration" page for
insight at www.jasonjeddyaward.com.
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Each submission should include 3 to 5 .jpg detailed photos of each work from different angles, closeup and in perspective. A detailed description of the inspiration, technique/s and medium used for each submission should also be included.
A video, with similar detailed view of a project is also acceptable.
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An artist's statement/essay including career goals and objectives (approximately 300 words) should also be submitted along with the art. Optional:
artists may include a small portfolio sample of their previous work for review.
Judging, by Eddy family members and friends, will be based on design, creativity and inspiration, including the artist's statement/essay.
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MAKE A DONATION TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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LINK TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=BPSF
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