You might wonder how the scholarship recipients are coping with the changed study situation. You'll be amazed to see how they continue to train, study, practice, exercise with online courses or self-study programs that they invented for themselves. They are dedicated to their craft.
One of the artists who are training from their home's safety is creative fiction writer K.R. Byggdin. K.R. is our 2021 Talent Trust Ambassador. At this time, they are enrolled as a full-time student at Dalhousie University. K.R. wrote the following about their studying experience during a pandemic and the impact that your support makes.
Here is what K.R. Byggdin told us about the last year and what the Talent Trust scholarship made possible:
"Studying the arts in the midst of a global pandemic is a unique and, at times, stressful experience.
My Nova Scotia Talent Trust scholarship helped ease my financial worries to focus on honing my creative writing
practice entirely.
The artist’s life can be a lonely one in these socially distanced times, and I appreciate the many ways NSTT supports and spotlights their scholarship recipients.
These efforts are crucial in reminding artists that we are connected to communities that welcome and celebrate our contributions.
It’s encouraging to know there are many people out there who want to see emerging artists such as myself succeed.
As a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, I believe it’s so important that every Nova Scotian feels represented and reflected in our province’s arts scene. The NSTT’s scholarship program is one meaningful way we can ensure that artists from a diversity of backgrounds have the chance to share their amazing work with the world for decades to come.
Thank you again for investing in this vibrant artistic future. I’m grateful for the support of donors like you.
Sincerely,
K.R. Byggdin
they/them"
You can follow K.R. Byggdin create on their Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/krbyggdin or read more about their upcoming writing projects on their website at https://krbyggdin.com/writing/
Please consider to donate to the Talent Trust in 2021.
All donations are 100% applied to scholarships and named awards.
We will issue tax-deductible donation receipts for all amounts.
You can donate by cheque, e-transferor online with your credit card at nstalenttrust.ca
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