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PCAC Youth Excellence
in Arts (YEA!) Award
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Application Form

This is a text (HTML) version of the PCAC Youth Excellence in Arts Awards Application Form. You can print it out and use it as a mail-in form. (Click here to download a one-page PDF version of this form.)

In order for your application to be reviewed, this form must be completed in full and mailed with the recommendation form and all required materials by U.S. Mail only, no later than March 31, 2008 to:
PCAC YEA! Awards Committee, P.O. Box 1298, Pleasanton, CA 94566

For your application to be reviewed, this form must be typed (or carefully printed in ink) and must be complete.

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone (Day): ________________________________________   (Evening): _______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________________________  State: __________  Zip: _____________________

E-mail: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

School (or Pleasanton private teacher's) Name: ___________________________________________________________
(If not in school, so indicate)

Age (must be 14-20 years old): ____________  Date of Birth: _____ /_____ /_____

Circle the award that you are applying for (you may only apply for one):

Creative Writing
Visual Arts (Phyllis Wentworth Award)
Music (Renee Smith Award)
Drama/Dance/Film

Circle YES opposite each item in order to indicate that you have included the correct material(s) with your application. Do not send the originals.

Creative Writing: I have included my poetry (6 or more poems) which I have written, or one of my short stories (fiction or non-fiction, less than 2,000 words). YES
If selected as a Creative Writing finalist, I realize that I'll be called upon to present my selection(s) in a live reading before the judges (time and place to be arranged once finalists are selected) YES
Visual Arts (Phyllis Wentworth Award): I have included 3-5 photos or slides of my visual arts pieces (such as a painting, drawing, sculpture, or graphic design) or 4 of my artistic photos. YES
If selected as a Visual Arts finalist, I realize that I'll be called upon to provide three of my original pieces for possible display in a local public art gallery or show in order for final judging to take place (time and place to be arranged once finalists are selected). YES
Music (Renee Smith Award): have included an audio tape, CD, or video tape of my singing or of myself playing an instrument, or a CD, DVD or audio tape of two of my written musical compositions, along with the score for those compositions. YES
If selected as a Music finalist, I realize that I will be required to present my music at a live audition in order for final judging to take place (time and place to be arranged once finalists are selected). YES
Drama/Dance/Film: I have included one video tape of one of my performances (either acting, dancing or performing a speech or routine) or a 10-minute segment (or longer) on video of a self-made film. If you appear with other performers, please identify yourself carefully. YES
If selected as a Drama/Dance/Film finalist, I realize that I will be expected to perform in a live audition of 4-10 minutes or present a live showing of my film in order for final judging to take place (time and place to be arranged once finalists are selected). YES
I have included only copies of my work (no originals, please!). YES
I have included the written recommendation (on the provided form) with the application. YES
I have explained how I will spend the money awarded to me as follows:

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YES
Mail this application form, the recommendation form and all required materials by U.S. Mail only,
postmarked no later than March 31, 2008
, to:

PCAC YEA! Awards Committee
P.O. Box 1298
Pleasanton, CA 94566


For additional information, please call Rebecca Bruner at 925-577-8802 or Keith Kang at 925-417-2221.
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