The Howard Vincent Kurtz Emerging Theatre Artist Award recognizes student members and seeks to foster their development. It is given annually and provides financial assistance to a student who has been selected to present a brief overview of their research/creative work at the CSA National Symposium. Applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate student. Applicants must be nominated by a current CSA member. The creative work must be completed or in process prior to submission. A cover page with applicant contact information is required. An abstract describing the personal artistic statement of inspiration and challenges of the creative work must also be submitted. Eight clearly labeled images that give a visual overview of the creative work are also required, and an additional four images may be submitted for a maximum of twelve images. Two letters of recommendation from faculty advisors or mentors in the student's academic program and/or professional arena are required. The faculty members may include a design instructor, an instructor or supervisor in a shop or studio, history professor or department chair. Please visit the award's website or contact the Costume Society of America for more information.