
Image 1: Amanda Ross-Ho courtesy of Jennelle Fong.
Image 2: william cordova courtesy of Nicholas Travaglini.
Alums Awarded 2025 Trellis Art Fund Milestone Grants
By Sophia Salganicoff
School of the Art Institute of Chicago alums william cordova (BFA 1996) and Amanda Ross-Ho (BFA 1998) have been named recipients of the prestigious Trellis Art Fund 2025 Milestone Grants. The grants provide $100,000 in unrestricted support to artists nationwide. cordova’s work spans sculpture, drawing, and installation, exploring memory, history, and the legacies of cultural resistance. Ross-Ho is known for large-scale installations that merge studio practice with everyday materials and humor. These awards recognize each artist’s visionary work and sustained artistic growth.