Wes Freed Memorial Scholarship Fund

Establishing the Wes Freed Memorial Scholarship depends on the generosity of individuals, organizations, and in particular, those who knew and loved Wes. Named endowments last in perpetuity and are created with a minimum commitment of $50,000. By participating in this joint effort, you will sustain Wes’ legacy for generations to come while enabling the next generation of artists to contribute their unique perspectives to the creative landscape. We encourage contributions of any size, as every donation brings us closer to our goal.

To honor the memory of Wes Freed and his indelible mark on the community, his friends and family are joining together to create an enduring tribute to this visionary artist and his profound impact on the Richmond community: the Wes Freed Memorial Scholarship at VCUarts: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts. The endowed scholarship will provide financial support to talented and deserving VCUarts students from rural Virginia, empowering them to pursue their artistic passions and to make a lasting impact in their communities, just as Wes did.