Grad School Funds!

Hey! My name is Ven, I'm a printmaker and painter hoping to study at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville for my Masters of Fine Arts degree. Art has been my only solace my entire life, and it's cheesy to say it's saved my life but it has. Through everything, my need and urge to create has been the thing that keeps me going, and to get the chance to start this next phase of my education is so unbelievable to me - I cannot express how grateful I am for this.

However, amidst the chaos of the federal funding freeze, my graduate funding is up in the air and my current financial situation makes it near impossible to attend without some form of support. I'm trying to fundraise, as tuition and cost of living is more than I can imagine paying. This opportunity is something I've dreamed of for so many years, and to get accepted into my top choice school is a privilege I could've never imagined, but the financial stress of not being able to afford living expenses or tuition is putting a halt to it. Anything would be appreciated - the money I raise would go towards my rent, materials, gas, groceries, medical necessities, etc. I've attached some images of my art for y'all to look at - my Instagram is @ven.zhu and my website is www.venzhu.com, if you want to check out my full portfolio, contact me, or see what I'm up to! Thank you so much for your time, and I hope you have an amazing, amazing day :)