Advancing Craft Education & Entrepreneurship

VCUarts has been invited by the Windgate Foundation to complete a challenge grant raising support for the department of Craft/Material Studies.

Funds will support emerging artist residency fellowships, graduate teaching assistantships, and a mentoring program for students participating in a Craft entrepreneurship course. This grant, if we successfully meet the challenge, will provide students and graduates with the tools they need to thrive in their professional careers. Outcomes for these programs are centered on financial literacy, marketing, leadership, product development and management, strategic thinking, and networking in the arts.

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We need your help to secure this vital support for our students. Every gift, dollar for dollar, will be matched by Windgate if we reach our fundraising goal of $50,000. Please consider making a gift before the deadline of June 30, 2026.
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To mail a donation:
VCU
Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Box 843042
Richmond, VA 23284-3042

To make a gift by phone:
(804) 938-4348

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