Course Arts Resource Fund
The Arts Council has established a special fund to help cover arts-related expenses for undergraduate and graduate courses. Instructors are invited to apply for small grants (up to $500) to defray the costs related to such arts activities as: inviting a visiting artist to class; organizing a class visit to a performance or exhibition; or providing arts materials for classroom use (recordings, videos, web page designs for arts materials, etc.). In an effort to extend the reach of the arts on campus, we particularly encourage requests from instructors who may not routinely integrate the arts into their courses.
This fund is set up to provide maximum flexibility for immediate needs and to allow for instructors to seize special opportunities related to local arts events and performances. Requests for the funds can thus be made during the quarter in which the course is taught; a decision will be reached by the Council on the proposal within 15 days after receipt. Any application for Summer support must be submitted before the end of Spring Quarter.
Instructors are expected to seek some co-funding elsewhere (with department, collegiate divisions, etc), and, in the case of student visits to performances or arts events, a reasonable student co-payment is also expected.
Application should include:
- Name of applicant and contact information
- Name of course, number, and brief description
- Enrollment (number of students, specify whether graduate or undergraduate)
- Amount requested
- Indication of other sources of support
- One paragraph description of what funds would be used for and how this supports the goals for the course
Submit applications via email to uchicagoarts@listhost.uchicago.edu and put “Course Resource Fund” and your name in the subject line.
Updated: March 19, 2008
