The Qualities of a Curb Scholar

A Curb Scholar exercises a curatorial voice.

Scholars organize pieces of reality to create new meaning for others – through exhibitions, festivals, digital media, music compilations and written work.

A Curb Scholar uses creative expression and enterprise to advance the public good.

Scholars employ their unique passions and creative energies to serve others, build community, address public problems, and mobilize others toward common goals.

A Curb Scholar is a catalyst and collaborator.

Scholars thrive on bringing together diverse skill sets, perspectives and interests toward producing something novel and useful.

A Curb Scholar celebrates the process of discovery.

Scholars take risks, embrace messiness, tolerate ambiguity, and delight in surprise.

A Curb Scholar has a deep appreciation for workmanship, design, craft, beauty and heritage in addition to valuing novelty and the unconventional.

Meet our Curb Scholars…