The Artpreneur Award

Through art, creatives have an important role in society to make meaningful and positive contributions. It is in this spirit that the Artpreneur Award is given to a student who embodies an artpreneur mindset. Although not a requirement, special consideration will be given to those individuals working on Accessibility and Sustainability topics with a heavy focus on Upcycling, from basic concepts to advanced approaches, as part of the business model.

The award is intended for students to become motivated and encouraged to create a sustainable business with their art and art-making skills, hence Artprenuer.

2021 Winners will receive: $2,500 for first place and $1,000 for the runner-up. The following criteria will be utilized to decide on the student recipients.

• The annual award is open to all art and design majors who are currently enrolled at CSUN.
• While studying art and design at CSUN, a student 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.
• Addressing and integrating accessibility or sustainable ideas, approaches and practices that focus on Upcycling is a plus.

The main purpose of the award is for creative students to become motivated and encouraged to create a sustainable business with their art and art-making skills.