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The Jim Stokley Scholarship

To celebrate Jim's life, Bayfest Festival of Performing Arts has created a new scholarship in his honour.

Download here » Jim Stokley Scholarship Application.doc DOC, 55 KB and the General Budget form.doc DOC, 74KB

Jim Stokely Scholarship

The Jim Stokley Scholarship will be awarded to a post secondary student that shows the same characteristics Jim himself valued. It will not simply go to the best student, but the one with the biggest heart.

Donations to the Jim Stokley Scholarship fund can be made by contacting Bayfest Festival of the Performing Arts at 519-337-4474 or by email at info@sarniabayfest.com


Metalworks Institute Scholarship

Download here » Metalworks Institute Scholarship Application PDF
About Sarnia Bayfest / Metalworks Institute Scholarship PDF
For 2011, we are introducing the Metalworks Institute / Sarnia Bayfest Scholarship.

Welcome to Canada's Elite Entertainment Arts School. Our campus, situated outside of Toronto, is the educational creation and natural extension of renowned Metalworks Studios: home to some of the world's most successful artists and producers. We want our students to live their education, on campus and off. At Metalworks, culture, art, business and fun come together. While our programs are intensive, we know that creativity happens through collaboration, social networking and off-campus activity. The educational experience offered here is designed to simulate the real world of entertainment; an industry where working hard and having a good time are equally weighted. We value mutual respect, inspiration and balanced lifestyles. Our student services department ensures that all questions and suggestions are heard and they are committed to addressing each individual's needs. We offer guidance, tutoring and enrichment opportunities. Just let us know how we can help you!

At Metalworks Institute, students have the option of studying both full-time diploma programs, as well as certificate courses. We offer one-year diploma programs in Audio Production and Engineering, Show Production and Event Management and Entertainment Business Management. Our two-year programs represent ciricula derived from combinations of our one-year programs; our two-year offerings include Professional Sound, Professional Sound and Business - Live Production Major, and Professional Sound and Business - Studio Production Major. Additionally, this January 2012 we will be launching our brand new Music Performance and Technology program, designed to offer a complete range of industry knowledge to students; allowing them to take their performance art to a professional level. This two-year program is available in five majors: Drums and Percussion, Guitar, Bass, Keyboard and Vocal. Along with our one and two year programs, Metalworks Institute offers certificate courses in Reason, ProTools, Cubase and Logic.

Our unique educational concept unites faculty and students in the acquisition and application of technical, artistic and business knowledge in a real world professional environment. The faculty at Metalworks Institute has been carefully selected for their industry expertise, awards, achievements and teaching skills. The Metalworks group of companies is always on the cutting edge of industry developments. Adapting our programs to these advancements and the latest available technologies is crucial in maintaining our state-of-the-art facilities and providing a unique hands-on educational experience.


Collectible Yellow Hats

To help raise money for the new Jim Stokley scholarship over 1200 collectible yellow Bayfest hats were sold. In years past Jim could be seen each year on the Bayfest grounds in his yellow Bayfest ball cap, which quickly became a signature of his. "If you ever needed to find Jim all you had to do was ask anyone if they had seen a guy with a yellow ball cap on," says Paul Smith, a long time Bayfest employee.

All proceeds generated from the sale of the yellow hat go directly to the new scholarship. The collectible hats are available at Stokes Bay, by calling 519-344-4474 or you can order online and have them delivered to the Guest Services Desk at Lambton Mall.


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