Flexible funding for ambitious ideas and creative opportunities.
Have a bold project or unique opportunity that could shape your artistic path? This funding supports the kind of work that goes beyond the classroom — projects that show initiative, creativity, and vision.
Examples include:
- Hosting or participating in art events
- Funding supplies and materials for independent work
- Mounting a student exhibition (including materials and catering)
- Scholarships for study abroad
- Tickets for museum visits or professional workshops
- Specialized short courses or skill-building training
Who it’s for: Motivated students who want to expand their art practice beyond regular coursework.
What’s required: A project proposal explaining your goals, budget, and impact.
Why apply: This is your chance to shape your own creative education and take your work further.
👉 Apply for Projects & Initiatives Funding »
👉 Click here for directions about project and initiative spending after approval »
Student Artist Stephanie Davis at her solo show Growing Pains. Funding was provided by the OCC Endowment for the Arts.