Student Fine Arts Fund
As one means to encourage the expansion of arts activities and enrichment of the University’s cultural life, the Arts Council provides small grants to University of Chicago student organizations and individual students through the Student Fine Arts Fund (SFAF). The Fund seeks student-initiated projects that would not typically receive support from another organization. Priority is given to original ideas for the creation and presentation of all sorts of visual and performing arts, to proposals that bring the arts to more of the campus community, to programs that leverage partnerships among student groups, academic departments, and/or cultural organizations.
The Student Fine Arts Fund will assist in the implementation of imaginative projects with grants up to $1,500. (Students seeking support for larger projects should inquire about the UChicagoArts Grants.)
In general, the SFAF does not support work that is directly related to a class or academic project such as a dissertation or MA thesis. The Fund will not support food for receptions unless it is an innate part of the artistic experience. Grants are intended for new initiatives and will not be awarded for repeat projects or for operating budgets. Proposals that seek to bring artists to campus should include performance reviews, publicity packages, and resumes.
Sponsors supported by the SFAF are required to submit a report evaluating the project. Prior to this evaluation, sponsors should develop a plan for project feedback, whether through informal discussion, formal critical response sessions, or some other means.
Applications will be reviewed periodically. Upcoming deadlines:
- Wednesday, October 21, 2009
- Wednesday, January 27, 2010
- Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Proposals will be reviewed by the Student Fine Arts Fund Committee, which includes student representatives from leading arts RSO’s and members of the Arts Council. Applicants will be invited to discuss their proposals with the committee following submission.
How to Submit a Proposal
Applicants must submit eight copies of the application form (PDF) to Reynolds Club 301 by 5pm on the due date; a project budget; and a narrative (no longer than 2 pages) describing the project, what it will do to enhance the “life of the arts” at Chicago, and the key individuals involved with the project. None of the application materials will be returned. Applications must be received via email at by 5PM on the deadline date. Put your name and the proposal title in the subject line. Include the complete application as one attachment. Late submissions will be held for the next deadline. Applicants will be contacted by a member of the committee when the proposal is considered. Proposals will be accepted from University affiliated students or organizations only.
If you do not receive confirmation of your submission within five days, please contact .
For more information, please contact:
, Director of University Theater and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Committee on Theater & Performance Studies, at , or contact . Also see the UChicagoArts Grants.
Related Links
- SFAF Grant Application (PDF)
