Since 2022, recipients of the Molly Cliff Hilts Scholarship, dedicated to supporting historically marginalized artists, have been granted a full waiver of the Open Studios participation fee. This scholarship aims to foster inclusivity and provide equal opportunities for artists from diverse backgrounds.
Molly Cliff Hilts Scholarship Winners
In Collaboration with Dulce Montalvo
Who was Molly Cliff Hilts?
Molly Cliff Hilts described herself as a ‘visual artist whose allegorical landscape paintings consider the synergy of the natural world and the impact of humankind, conveyed through atmospheric oil backgrounds contrasted with crisp lithographic imagery over layers of wax.'
In 2018, Molly began mentoring her daughter-in-law, Dulce Montalvo, who became her right hand and assistant. Molly knew that many talented artists like Dulce had suffered from a lack of access to mentors, tools and opportunities to display and showcase their work.
Your donation will help support and encourage Portland’s diverse and dynamic arts community. To donate to the scholarship, please click here.
