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help fund avery's study abroad program!

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help fund avery's study abroad program!

help fund avery's study abroad program!

help fund avery's study abroad program!

Avery Beck
Avery Beck
Avery Beck
Avery Beck
1 Campaign |
Lawrence, United States
$280 USD 5 backers
14% of $2,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

My name is Avery Beck. I am a junior at the University of Kansas majoring in textiles, minoring in art history, and working for a community arts engagement certificate.

In 2012 and 2013, I attended the Kansas City Art Institute. Though it was a fantastic school, I transferred to the University of Kansas because of the amazing study abroad programs as well as the opportunities the University has to fund them including a variety of scholarships and travel grants.

This May, the Visual Arts department is taking a study abroad trip to Berlin, Germany, as well as Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Venice, Italy. This is a fantastic opportunity for me, as a practicing visual artist, because this year is a Biennale year in Venice! I will have the chance to see some of the best and most important contemporary art that is currently being produced. I will also be able to visit the Van Gough museum in Amsterdam, and see the remains of the Berlin wall.

This trip will not only give me the chance to challenge myself by getting out of my comfort zone in the United States, it will also be beneficial towards my education and career in that I will be able to see how professional studio artists become engaged in the international arts community. Traveling abroad will help me to become inspired and better understand my place in the art world.

The program budget is all inclusive (including airfare, travel, tuition, program fee, books and supplies, food, spending money, etc.) and totals up to about $9,700. My fundraising goal is $2,000 because I am confident I will be able to save up about half of of the amount needed and will apply for scholarships to cover as much of the remainder as possible. Any amount you can contribute will be helpful! Even $1.00 is appreciated.

Thank you for your time and thank you for helping me to fund my education!

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