Funding
to bring your org’s plans to life? Student orgs can apply for grants to support student-produced theatre productions, literary magazines, exhibitions, dance performances, short films, concerts, and more.
Student Mini Grant! Student Organizations and individuals can apply for project-based funding of up to $1000 per project.
Visit our funding page to check out our list of other funding sources available for student arts projects.
Community
Student arts organizations play a major role in the U-M Arts community. We work to help build that community through a number of community-building initiatives.
to connect with the Arts Initiative and with your peers in other student arts organizations.
, where we bring together student arts leaders to connect, learn about resources, and listen to your communal needs so we can advocate on your behalf.
Publicity
what your organization is doing, and we'll help make sure other students know too!
for inclusion in our Arts Info email, which goes out to thousands of subscribers each week.
or promoting an audition? Add artsorgoutreach@umich.edu to your org's mailing list and we'll help amplify your message.
features student-written reviews of art events like concerts, plays, and exhibitions. Let us know if you would like your event considered for a review!
Opportunities
The Arts Initiative has events and opportunities for student groups to perform and engage.
Every August we hire student groups to perform at our annual kick off event at UMMA. Let us know if you would like to perform next year!
We feature student org events on our Passport to the Arts vouchers. If you are interested in having an event featured, email us a month before your event to let us know you’d be interested.
Have ideas for events or programs that you would like to partner on? Let us know!
Recognition
recognize outstanding achievements in the arts each year by the many extraordinary student arts organizations on campus, with awards in music, theatre, dance, comedy, community arts engagement, publication design and more.
in February/March to be considered for awards.
Encourage your community to vote in April.
for their organizations, plus other great benefits!
Guidance
where to look for a rehearsal space? Check out our room reservation guide. Where to find funds to print your next publication? Visit our funding page. Need ideas for marketing your organization? Visit our marketing resources page. Or guidance on another issue you’re grappling with? We can try to help!
at artsorgoutreach@umich.edu-- Arts Initiative staff would love to meet with you and help you figure things out.