Artist Residencies
The Curb Center hosts artists for campus visits throughout the academic year. Visiting artists speak to Vanderbilt classes, offer public programs and talks, and support ongoing programs and initiatives at Vanderbilt.
Creative Inquiry Grants
The Curb Center awards Creative Inquiry Grants to support Vanderbilt undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and staff as they engage in arts-based inquiry and action on Vanderbilt’s campus and in the broader community.
For Undergraduates
Curb Scholars Program
The Curb Scholars Program in Creative Enterprise and Public Leadership is a selective undergraduate scholarship for students who work at the intersection of creativity, entrepreneurship, and public engagement.
For Grads
Curb Public Scholars
The Curb Center’s Public Scholars Program supports graduate students in implementing arts-based projects on campus and in the wider community.
For Nashville's Art Leaders and Administrators
Arts + Urban Futures
Arts and Urban Futures serves as a convening space and professional development resource for leaders and administrators in Nashville’s local arts organizations. We are guided by two driving questions: What would a thriving arts ecosystem in Nashville look like? And what is a resilient arts organization? We engage arts leaders in this inquiry through structured discussions and hands-on workshops.
For Vanderbilt Students, Faculty & Staff
Community Engagement Boot Camp
A series of hands-on workshops to build understanding of and skills in community-centered engagement