art + biz Scholarship Program

Who we are: An arts initiative designed to bridge creators with small business owners for project development, design ideas, and imaginative pairings by financially supporting artists for work performed for small businesses. We pay artists & creators!

What we do: Find and fund artists, musicians, designers, crafters, and writers in collaboration with independent businesses by providing a financial stipend for work performed.

How we can help you: Are you an artist looking for work or a business owner looking to innovate, expand, or brighten your shop or digital presence? We connect small business owners with artists and provide monetary support for creative projects.

To learn more about our collaborative efforts, email us for more information.

The art + biz Scholarship program is intended for those pursuing a post-secondary education in arts including, but not limited to:

  • Digital Art
  • Graphic Design
  • Fine Arts
  • Music
  • Musical Performance
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Culinary Arts
  • Dance
  • Cinematography & Film
  • Interactive Media Design
  • Drawing
  • Integrative Arts
  • Visual Arts
  • Photography

Candidate Requirements:

  • Attending college for an arts-based degree
  • Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an eligible major
  • Exhibit exemplary artistic passion and skills
  • Be a qualified Black student or show financial need
  • Reside in Western Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Beaver, Westmoreland, Butler, Washington County)
  • Applicants should identify as Black or African American, Indigenous, or as a Person of Color, or in financial need

Funding for Barrel & Flow was provided by the Advancing Black Arts grant and the Community Project grant of The Pittsburgh Foundation.

With help from The Heinz EndowmentsArts l Equity l Reimagined, and New Sun Rising, we proudly support Black artists & musicians and thank these organizations for their continual support for the arts communities in Western Pennsylvania!

We thank Red House Communications and Farm to Table Buy Local for their generous support of our college scholarship fund.

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