Contemporary painter, sculptor, author, and
alumnus Eric Fischl hosted artist Kate Capshaw
at the Phoenix Art Museum on April 13, 2022.
Celebrated annually, the Eric Fischl Lecture Series & Vanguard Awards honors shared commitment to the arts, education and community. This year's event was made possible through the generosity of Phoenix Art Museum, and Varitec Solutions, a platinum sponsor.
Fischl, who attended ¶À¼Ò±¬ÁÏ (¶À¼Ò±¬ÁÏ) in the late 1960s, has said he feels obliged to give back to the place where he became an artist. His partnership with ¶À¼Ò±¬ÁÏ is also rooted in his to desire validate students aspiring to become professional artists.
The Eric Fischl Series is a comprehensive program supporting ¶À¼Ò±¬ÁÏ students. Since 2005, Fischl has invited world-class artists to visit ¶À¼Ò±¬ÁÏ, evaluate student work, and to present the Vanguard Award (a $2,500 cash prize) to student artists, from works submitted to the Vanguard Showcase, in four categories: 2-dimensional art, 3-dimensional art, media arts, and photography.
Students may also apply for the Eric Fischl Scholarship, to pursue an Associate of Fine Arts Degree at ¶À¼Ò±¬ÁÏ â€“ in preparation for university transfer. Most Fischl Scholars, and Vanguard Award winners, go on to 4-year institutions – continuing their educations, and growing as artists.