The Marc Drostle Mosaic Art Scholarship

Marc Drostle was a cherished and talented artist with a passion for nature, drawing, graphic novels, and mosaics. For most of his life, he collaborated with his father, mosaic artist Gary Drostle, in his studio in London, helping create and install murals and mosaics in Chicago and abroad. He well known and loved by many of us at CMS.

Established in memory of artist Marc Drostle, this need-based scholarship provides currently enrolled or recently graduated art students with financial assistance to attend classes and workshops at The Chicago Mosaic School.

  • Local Scholarship applications are reviewed in a rolling basis and include:

    • full tuition for seasonal workshops (6-8 weeks?)

    • $1500 stipend for food and travel expenses

    • Housing at CMS residency for the duration of the program

    These courses will be taken over the course of a quarter.

  • Out-of-Town Scholarships for summer are accepted (DATE) through (DATE), and include:

    • full tuition for seasonal workshops (6-8 weeks)

    • $1500 stipend for food and travel expenses

    • Housing at CMS residency for the duration of the program

To be considered for the CMS Marc Drostle Arts Scholarship, applicants must demonstrate a desire to learn mosaics as part of their art education and professional development. A panel of CMS faculty and selected professionals will review and choose recipients who demonstrate a desire to further develop their voice, skills, and understanding of the mosaic art form.

We hope that by attending a workshop at The Chicago Mosaic School, the recipients will be inspired to grow creatively in their personal work and push themselves into new artistic territories.

Application Requirements

  • Applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor or masters program in studio art or similar field of study

  • 3-5 images of completed artworks (JPEG files)

  • A 1-page artist statement describing your interest in mosaics, what you hope to gain from the courses at CMS, and your need for the scholarship

Questions? Contact us at info@mosaicschool.org