Art

Art is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, auditory or performing artifacts (artworks), expressing the author's imaginative, conceptual idea, or technical skill, intended to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional power. In their most general form these activities include the production of works of art, the criticism of art, the study of the history of art, and the aesthetic dissemination of art.

The three classical branches of art are painting, sculpture and architecture. Music, theatre, film, dance, and other performing arts, as well as literature and other media such as interactive media, are included in a broader definition of the arts. Until the 17th century, art referred to any skill or mastery and was not differentiated from crafts or sciences. In modern usage after the 17th century, where aesthetic considerations are paramount, the fine arts are separated and distinguished from acquired skills in general, such as the decorative or applied arts.

Though the definition of what constitutes art is disputed and has changed over time, general descriptions mention an idea of imaginative or technical skill stemming from human agency and creation. The nature of art and related concepts, such as creativity and interpretation, are explored in a branch of philosophy known as aesthetics.

* Description and images provided by Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA 3.0 license .

Matching Art Colleges

California State University-Northridge

Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition

California State University-Long Beach

Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition

San Diego State University

Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Four or more years; Public; $28,800 average out-state tuition; $10,710 average in-state tuition

California State University-Los Angeles

Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition

University of Iowa

Four or more years; Public; $30,319 average out-state tuition; $8,356 average in-state tuition

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $4,416 average out-state tuition; $4,416 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Art Majors

Bullet name award deadline Link
 

Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes College

Rhodes College

Up to $12,500 February 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Arts and Music Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Rhodes College. You must plan to major or minor in art, music, or theatre to be eligible for this award. Music and theatre applicants must audition and art applicants must submit slides.

View Scholarship Details
 

Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes College

Rhodes College

award

Up to $12,500

deadline

February 15, 2026
See Details

Description

The Arts and Music Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Rhodes College. You must plan to major or minor in art, music, or theatre to be eligible for this award. Music and theatre applicants must audition and art applicants must submit slides.

View Scholarship Details
 

STEM Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The STEM Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in sustainability and S.T.E.M, have a 3.0 GPA and planning to enroll at a college or university in the United States to be eligible for this award.

View Scholarship Details
 

STEM Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

May 31, 2025
See Details

Description

The STEM Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in sustainability and S.T.E.M, have a 3.0 GPA and planning to enroll at a college or university in the United States to be eligible for this award.

View Scholarship Details
 

Single Parent Household Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Single Parent Household Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be a student who was raised in a single parent household or be a student who is a single parent, be enrolled at any university in the United States majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts...

View Scholarship Details
 

Single Parent Household Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

May 31, 2025
See Details

Description

The Single Parent Household Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be a student who was raised in a single parent household or be a student who is a single parent, be enrolled at any university in the United States majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts...

View Scholarship Details
 

For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged exceptional students who are pursuing a degree in creative media and storytelling. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in your community or workplace.

View Scholarship Details
 

For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

May 31, 2025
See Details

Description

The For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged exceptional students who are pursuing a degree in creative media and storytelling. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in your community or workplace.

View Scholarship Details
 

Honors Scholarship - Bethel College, Kansas

Bethel College - Kansas

$7,500 Varies See Details

Description

The Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Bethel College, Kansas, who demonstrate outstanding ability in chemistry, history, psychology, business, or art.

View Scholarship Details
 

Honors Scholarship - Bethel College, Kansas

Bethel College - Kansas

award

$7,500

deadline

Varies
See Details

Description

The Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Bethel College, Kansas, who demonstrate outstanding ability in chemistry, history, psychology, business, or art.

View Scholarship Details
 

St. Olaf College Art Scholarship

St. Olaf College

$7,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The St. Olaf College Art Scholarship is available to entering first-year students at Saint Olaf College. You must be majoring in art to be eligible for this award.

View Scholarship Details
 

St. Olaf College Art Scholarship

St. Olaf College

award

$7,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
See Details

Description

The St. Olaf College Art Scholarship is available to entering first-year students at Saint Olaf College. You must be majoring in art to be eligible for this award.

View Scholarship Details
 

WiT Foundation Scholarship

Women In Toys (WiT) Foundation

$5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The WiT Foundation Scholarship is open to undergraduate students who identify as female and are preparing for careers in toy, consumer products, licensing and entertainment industry-related fields. You must be majoring in business, operations management and logistics, industrial design, engineering, computer science, e-commerce, marketing,...

View Scholarship Details
 

WiT Foundation Scholarship

Women In Toys (WiT) Foundation

award

$5,000

deadline

Varies
See Details

Description

The WiT Foundation Scholarship is open to undergraduate students who identify as female and are preparing for careers in toy, consumer products, licensing and entertainment industry-related fields. You must be majoring in business, operations management and logistics, industrial design, engineering, computer science, e-commerce, marketing,...

View Scholarship Details
 

Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

$5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

View Scholarship Details
 

Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

award

$5,000

deadline

Varies
See Details

Description

The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

View Scholarship Details
 

Dean's Academic Scholarship - Point Park University

Point Park University

Up to $8,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Dean's Academic Scholarship is available to incoming, full-time freshman at Point Park University-Conservatory of Performing Arts. Selection is based on GPA and artistic audition/interview.

View Scholarship Details
 

Dean's Academic Scholarship - Point Park University

Point Park University

award

Up to $8,000

deadline

Varies
See Details

Description

The Dean's Academic Scholarship is available to incoming, full-time freshman at Point Park University-Conservatory of Performing Arts. Selection is based on GPA and artistic audition/interview.

View Scholarship Details
 

Artistic Achievement Scholarship - Point Park University

Point Park University

Up to $28,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Artistic Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming, full-time freshman and transfer students at Point Park University who have demonstrated a high caliber of artistic ability through the artistic review process. You must be majoring in dance, acting, musical theatre, theatre arts, theatre production, cinema arts, cinema production,...

View Scholarship Details
 

Artistic Achievement Scholarship - Point Park University

Point Park University

award

Up to $28,000

deadline

Varies
See Details

Description

The Artistic Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming, full-time freshman and transfer students at Point Park University who have demonstrated a high caliber of artistic ability through the artistic review process. You must be majoring in dance, acting, musical theatre, theatre arts, theatre production, cinema arts, cinema production,...

View Scholarship Details