The 61st Annual Fine Arts Awards recognizes excellence in Classical Music, Jazz Music and Visual Arts. Applicants compete for 1st ($1,500) and 2nd ($1000) and 3rd ($500) place awards in each category.

Our awards programs recognize the excellence in Music and Visual Arts of students in their junior and senior years of high school who reside in San Luis Obispo County. The goal is to honor, encourage and support students to expand their knowledge and talents in the Fine Arts. All junior and senior students are eligible to apply. Music and Visual Arts are judged by three professionals or experts who are recognized as highly qualified in their field of study.

Each category requires the submission of an online application and digital auditions or entries. Finalists are selected and compete virtually. Performances and Visual Artwork will be presented in person at The Monday Club on February 27, 2022.

Emmy Award winning videographer Robin Smith will create a video of the jazz and classical performances and the visual art work which will be available on YouTube and COETV. The video may be utilized by the students for college applications or other purposes.

Visit our Program page for links to our YouTube channel to see the artwork and performances after February 27.

Applicant Information

Please find the deadlines, applicant information & rules, and link to the online applications HERE. 

Donations

All fundraising for these awards is being done online this year. Please CLICK HERE to make a donation, which will go directly to scholarships to support student artists. For donation levels, CLICK HERE.

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2022 EVENT PROGRAM & VIDEOS

Click the FAA PROGRAM button or menu link to see the 2021 applicant finalists and event videos.

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