Ellex in Latvia supports the establishment of the Vija Celmiņš Foundation Scholarship for Latvian Artist
The law firm Ellex Klavins proudly announces its support for a significant cultural initiative—the establishment of the Vija Celmiņš Foundation Scholarship, which will provide substantial annual support to contemporary Latvian artists. Each year, a scholarship of USD 30,000 will be awarded to one outstanding Latvian artist, empowering creative freedom and fostering professional growth.
This initiative is the result of a collaboration between the Latvian National Museum of Art and internationally renowned Latvia-born American artist Vija Celmiņš. The scholarship aims to support professional artists who have demonstrated a consistently high level of artistic quality in their work.
“It is a great honour for Ellex Klavins to stand alongside the Latvian National Museum of Art and support outstanding initiatives that promote the growth of contemporary art in Latvia. For more than eight years, our collaboration with the museum has been built on a shared belief in the vital role of art shaping our society. We believe that businesses also play a role in enriching the cultural landscape, and the Vija Celmiņš Foundation Scholarship represents an important step towards sustainable patronage in Latvia. Supporting Latvian art and the Museum has always been a core value of our law firm, and we are proud to continue this tradition,”
— Raimonds Slaidiņš, Senior Partner, Ellex Klavins.
Ellex Klavins’ collaboration with the Latvian National Museum of Art began in 2017, when the firm celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special art initiative. Since then, supporting the arts has become an essential part of the firm’s cultural identity.
Applications for the scholarship will be open from June 1 to July 31, 2025, and the first scholarship will be awarded in October 2025. Applicants and interested parties are invited to read the full scholarship terms and application form on the Latvian National Museum of Art’s website: www.lnmm.lv
