Furniture Library Has New Scholarship Program

Furniture Library Has New Scholarship Program The Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library has formed a whole new scholarship to benefit college juniors and seniors interested in careers in interior and furniture design. To that end, we created two substantial national scholarships. Our intention is to encourage and inspire the best and most creative minds and help them to develop their talents. Moreover to the $10,000 awards, professional members of the furniture and interior design industries are available to mentor and answer design questions. ," said long-time board member and Scholarship Committee Chairman Paul Brayton . A distinguished panel of judges will choose the winners. Two Honorable Mentions also will be chosen for each category. Judges for Furniture Design include: Paul Brayton, Paul Brayton Designs; Richard Frinier, Frinier Atelier; Rod Lambeth, Tomlinson/Erwin Lambeth Furniture; Dudley Moore, ASFD; Jay Reardon, Hickory Chair Company; Rick Schroeder, Stanley Furniture; and Royal Wiggin, Thayer Coggin, Inc. Bienenstock's long-standing desire to invest in the education and future of the furniture industry. "It was Mr. The Bienenstock scholarships are open to any junior, senior or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college design program. In addition to the scholarship, other developments include a building renovation; and a brand new identity and a brand new comprehensive website to be announced soon. "Since 1984, the library has awarded more than $350,000 in scholarships to students at 17 colleges throughout the U. Judges for Interior Design include: June Anderson, ASID; Christi Barbour, Allied ASID Barbour Spangle Design; Barry Dixon, Barry Dixon Designs; Libby Langdon, Libby Interiors; Pat Plaxico, Pat Plaxico Interior Design; Christi Spangle, ASID Barbour Spangle Design; and Brianne Verstat, ASID Barbour Spangle Design. Furniture Library Has New Scholarship Program Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 03/04/2012