Westra Bye Memorial Art Foundation (WBMAF)

​a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization

Our Mission

WBMAF's mission is to provide financial and educational support for Grand Haven Area Public School students who are pursuing visual arts education.

Events: 

​Please see our Art & Soul Events Page (for our most recent event) or visit Other Past Events.
Presenting our silent auction donors and event sponsors.

Our Vision

WBMAF's ​vision is to establish lasting support for visual arts education. We have been able to do so through the creation of an endowed visual arts college scholarship which is awarded annually. The Westra Bye Memorial and Art Educators' Scholarship was established to offset expenses for students pursuing post-secondary art education.  Application for this scholarship can be made through the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.

WBMAF's current support programs include a college scholarship, a college art supply stipend, financial support for art class material fees and portfolio and exhibition preparation for students with financial need.

​Our future vision includes providing K-12 visual arts educational opportunities such as guest artists, art workshops, and summer programs, etc.

Current Programs

In Memory

:1. Annual College Scholarship:  The Westra Bye Memorial and Art Educators' Scholarship is an endowed scholarship with the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.  It is awarded annually to a Grand Haven Area Public School graduating senior.  Applications are available through the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation's website.
​2. Annual Art Supply Stipend: The annual art supply stipend, is awarded to a Grand Haven Public School graduating senior who is pursuing post-secondary visual arts education. Awardees are chosen by the GHAPS Art Department.
​3. Art Class Materials Fees: GHAPS high school students experiencing financial hardship who are not eligible for other class fee assistance programs may apply.  Applications are available via the Grand Haven High School Art Department. 
4. Art Exhibition & Portfolio Preparation: 
Students experiencing financial hardship may seek assistance for costs associated with preparing work for art exhibitions or for college admission portfolios through the Exhibition & Portfolio Preparation Program. 

WBMAF ​was founded in memory of Donna Westra and Robin Bye, two art teachers beloved by their students and colleagues. WBMAF honors their contributions to visual arts education and their devotion to their students.

Donna Westra

Robin Bye

​​DEDICATED
TO ADVANCING
VISUAL ARTS
​EDUCATION

Our History (A Brief Summary)

Honoring the memory of Donna Westra and Robin Bye, Westra Bye Memorial Art Foundation was established in 2019 by a volunteer board of art educators and community members who are working to provide lasting support for students pursuing visual arts education. For a complete history of Westra Bye Memorial Art Foundation, please visit our About WBMAF page.