Creative ARTpreneur Prize -General at California State University, Northridge 2025

Creative ARTpreneur Prize | General

For students enrolled in the University’s Department of Art program who has demonstrated the development of sustainable business practices. The Award is intended to encourage artists, designers, and creators to follow their passion and desire to create art and to learn that the process of art-making has the power to create a sustainable business. 

Eligibility criteria -

• Applicants must have started an art-related business or have continued to develop a sustainable business, primarily utilizing their personal artwork, art-making, and other creative endeavors. 

Application process -

• Students should complete an application, submit a faculty letter of support, and a 3-5 slide portfolio of their art business for consideration.
• Provide 6-8 thoroughly documented works that reflect your current academic focus. These works may encompass personal or class projects.
• If your submissions involve time-based media, please include a link to the corresponding video on platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo. Note: Animated and video pieces should adhere to a duration of 3 minutes each or consist of 3 pieces, each lasting 1 minute or less.
• Each artwork should specify the title, medium, and year.
• For digital works, showcase them in a gallery-like setting or mockups to help us visualize their real-world application.
• Ensure that all elements, including artwork and links, are consolidated into a single PDF document.