Onstead Institute Clinical Practice Awards

The Jo Ann (Jody) and Dr. Charles O. Onstead Institute for Education in the Visual Arts and Design Clinical Practice Awards offer graduate and undergraduate candidates in Art Education a unique opportunity to gain experience in thoughtful practitioner research in teaching.
 
Awardees will undertake reflective classroom practices, including the following.
  • Observing, planning, implementing, and analyzing lessons for K-12 audiences.
  • Designing thoughtful research questions about teaching and applying findings to their teaching.
  • Collecting and analyzing data on their own experiences and practices as beginning teachers.
An award amount of $3,000 will be distributed to the recipient during their clinical practice semester(s).
 
Deadline: Applications are due May 15, 2027, by 11:59 p.m. for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 semester clinical teachers.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Current registration as a graduate — M.A. Track III — or undergraduate student in Art Education in the UNT College of Visual Arts and Design.
  • A reasonable expectation of completion of all remaining requirements for the M.A. Track III or B.F.A. degree within the awarded semester(s).
  • Preferred candidates will express a strong interest in using research to enhance their teaching goals as future educators.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following materials via UNT CVAD SlideRoom.

  • A letter of interest stating your qualifications, need, and interest in the award.
  • A resume highlighting pertinent experiences and skills related to the award.

Evaluation

A committee of CVAD faculty will review the applications and select recipients.

Recipients

Fall 2026