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One Shirt. More Creative Futures.

Art that started in a University of Kentucky drawing class is taking on a new purpose: helping other design students through a scholarship supported by t-shirt sales.

From Drawing Class To New Possibilities

Troy Knight created this artwork while studying in a drawing class at the University of Kentucky. What began as a student drawing will now help create an opportunity for other students to develop their own creative work.

Through the Grim Grin Graphic Design Scholarship, t-shirt sales will help support Kentucky students pursuing graphic design and related digital design studies. The idea is simple: put creative work out into the world, then use it to help the next designer move forward.

Troy Knight’s Lexington-inspired drawing created during a University of Kentucky drawing class
The original artwork behind the scholarship shirt.

A Shirt With A Bigger Purpose

$25.99

The Planned Price Per Shirt

Tax and shipping, if applicable, will be shown separately before purchase.

50%

Each Shirt Sale Supports Students

Half of each shirt sale supports the scholarship. Separately charged tax and shipping are not part of the shirt sale price.

$1,000

Our First Scholarship Fundraising Goal

This is our initial fundraising goal, not an amount already raised or a promised individual award.

Wear The Art. Support Their Future.

The planned scholarship shirt pairs Troy’s artwork with an opportunity to support the next generation of designers.

Shirt sales are coming soon. Final product details, sizes, campaign dates, shipping estimates and customer terms will be available before orders open.

Ask Us About The Campaign

More Room For Students To Create

The program is being developed with Kentucky graphic design and related digital design students in mind. Final eligibility, selection criteria, application dates and award details will be published before applications open.

Applications are not open yet. You will not need to buy a shirt to apply, and buying one will not improve your chance of selection.

Answers Before Your Next Step

Can I buy a shirt now?
Not yet. Sales are coming soon. The final product details, campaign dates, sizes, shipping estimates and customer terms will be published before orders open.
How much of each sale supports the scholarship?
50% of each shirt sale supports the scholarship. Separately charged tax and shipping are not included in the shirt sale price. The full purchase price is not the scholarship contribution.
Who can apply, and when?
The program is being developed for Kentucky students pursuing graphic design and related digital design studies. Final eligibility, dates, selection criteria and award details will be announced before applications open.
Is this a University of Kentucky scholarship?
This is a Grim Grin Graphics initiative. Troy created the artwork while in a University of Kentucky drawing class. That personal connection does not imply university sponsorship or endorsement. Any confirmed administering partnership will be announced separately.
Is buying a shirt a charitable donation?
A shirt is a merchandise purchase from Grim Grin Graphics. We do not represent it as a tax-deductible charitable donation or issue a charitable-donation receipt for it.

Help Create A Future In Design

Have a question about the shirts, scholarship, or a possible partnership? Get in touch with Grim Grin Graphics.

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