If I can make sense of your question - you are wondering why you have not received an art scholarship? Are you looking to transfer to a 4 year college?
Don't be completely discouraged. Scholarships to American colleges based on talent (ie: sports, theater, dance, art) are very very difficult to come by. You must be the very best of the best. That said, there are some alternatives if at first you don't succeed. As always, my first piece of advice is to focus on your grades. Sad but true. We constantly tell high school students that extra-curricular activities and community involvement boost your college resume, but the real truth is that if you are a straight A student, it doesn't really matter. Colleges really love straight-A students. I'm not sure why we act like this isn't the truth. Perhaps it is to give hope to the many smart and talented students who do not have straight-A's. This doesn't mean that anything less cannot go to college, but scholarships are reserved for the best.
Another option is to get accepted to college without the scholarship, then work on applying for any that are available once you are there. Build relationships with your professors. Ask them for advice and recommendations. Perhaps seek a work-study job that could turn into an internship.
You might also consider a major that results in a job with loan-forgiveness. Some options (at least in NC, perhaps in your state as well) include teaching, social services, or legal work.
Again, I encourage you to meet with someone at your college once you've been accepted to talk about options of financial aid. There are other options outside of immediate talent-based scholarships. Good luck.
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