Amanda Ross-Ho stands in a white studio with painted fabric and gallery images behind her. william cordova stands in front of a vibrant, checkered mosaic wall. Both wear dark clothing and face the camera.

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

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.