Below you can find resources for Stanford Faculty to participate and engage with the arts on campus.
Course and Project Grants for Faculty
The Office of the Vice President for the Arts offers small grants for activities that relate to our mission. Grants include:
- Course Enhancement Grants
- artsCatalyst Grants
- Special Opportunity Grants
- Burt McMurtry Arts Initiative Fund
- Small Grants
Offered by the Office of the Vice President for the Arts
Deadlines: Varies
Contact: Sabrina Wilensky
The Stanford Visiting Artist Fund in honor of Roberta Bowman Denning
All academic departments and programs at Stanford are invited to submit proposals to host a visiting artist that will engage with the campus community.
For Faculty, Academic Staff, and University Departments & Programs
Offered by the Office of the Vice President for the Arts
Deadline: Fall Quarter
Contact: Ellen Oh
Off the Farm
Off the Farm supports students’ exposure to professional arts off-campus. Operated in partnership with ResEd, dorms and residences attend museums, performances, and hands-on workshops throughout the Bay Area. Each trip incorporates educational engagement (such as a pre-trip workshop or facilitated discussion with Stanford faculty) to deepen students' knowledge and appreciation of modes of creative expression.
For Resident Fellows and Community Managers
Contact: ResEd
Campus Public Art Proposals
Members of the Stanford community (faculty, staff, and students) are eligible to submit proposals for temporary public art projects.
For Faculty, Academic Staff, and Students
Offered by the Office of the Vice President for the Arts
Deadline: Rolling
Contact: Ellen Oh
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Publicize Events + Programs
There are many avenues to reach students and the Stanford community when publicizing your event or course. We encourage you to work with your department publicist or student services administrator to get the word out.
- Events at Stanford
- Weekly Student ArtsUpdate E-mail
- Marketing Channels (SU Login Required)
Organizations
Anderson Collection at Stanford University
Use the Anderson Collection in your curriculum, teach in the galleries, tour your students and have access to the archive of books from the Anderson library.
Admission always free.
Wednesday – Monday 11am – 5pm
Thursday 11am – 8pm
Cantor Arts Center
The Cantor Arts Center welcomes class meetings in its galleries, occasionally or on a regular basis, and faculty can request docent-led tours. Faculty can also make appointments to view works from the Cantor’s collection for smaller classes, sections, seminar groups, and individual research.
Admission always free.
Wednesday – Monday 11am – 5pm
Thursday 11am – 8pm
Institute for Diversity in the Arts
The Institute for Diversity in the Arts (IDA) + Committee on Black Performing Arts (CBPA) is an interdisciplinary program in the humanities that involves students in the study of culture, identity and diversity through artistic expression.
Office of the Vice President for the Arts
DEVELOP creative leaders and scholars in the arts.
SUPPORT the Stanford community with funding, space and other resources.
CONNECT collaborators on campus and beyond.
ENGAGE students, faculty, alumni, and visitors through interdisciplinary programs and events.
Stanford Arts Institute
The Stanford Arts Institute offers interdisciplinary arts curricula and research programs, including Arts Immersion, Capstone in the Arts, and Research Fellowships.
Stanford Live | Bing Concert Hall
Include Stanford Live performances in your curriculum, bring a class to see a show and discuss in the classroom.
20% off full-priced tickets with Stanford faculty ID (limit 2 per ticket) available online, in person and by phone.
Faculty Ticket complimentary with any discounted student group purchase of 10+.