RCCE Co-Curricular Programs
Continue your exploration of creative entrepreneurship outside of the classroom through experiential learning opportunities, seed funding, professional development, and more!
A Day in the Life is a one-day experience designed to support students in envisioning creative entrepreneurial pathways. Shadow a local Baltimore creative entrepreneur to learn about what entrepreneurship looks like on a day-to-day basis across different creative industries.
The UP/Start Venture Competition focuses on incubating and building creative businesses within the MICA community. Working with industry partners, UP/Start provides mentorship and capital to help nurture ideas into sustainable businesses. Finalists compete for a pool of $105,000 to support the launch and growth of their ventures!
The JUST/Start Idea Competition inspires students and alumni to share their ideas with the MICA Community through a 1-min pitch. Students will compete for seed funding awards of $3,000, $1,500, and $750 determined by a judging panel, and a $500 People’s Choice Award voted on by the MICA Community.
The E/Intern Fellowship in Creative Entrepreneurship program provides students with the opportunity to participate in a valuable summer business internship experience working alongside a creative entrepreneur or founder. The fellowships of up to $3,000 are awarded to selected students who have demonstrated interest in creative entrepreneurship and have secured an internship offer working with a creative entrepreneur.
MICA Art Markets are public on-campus events that celebrate art, craft, design, and the entrepreneurial spirit. These events provide an opportunity for students to develop and practice professional skill-sets, and for alumni, faculty, and staff to sell their goods.