Supporting the College of Fine Arts
The Campaign for Illinois State will enable the University to achieve three critical outcomes: educating tomorrow's leaders, graduating globally aware and socially engaged citizens, and sparking continuous creativity and innovation. To advance these objectives, we offer multiple ways to support the College of Fine Arts within our key funding categories.
Our Priorities
The college has identified five key priorities which are highlighted below. To further explore these objectives, please refer to our Campaign Case Statement.
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Expanding student opportunity
Privately funded scholarships enable the College to attract students who are academically gifted and possess superior talent.
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Attracting and developing top faculty
Named, endowed professorships and visiting professorships provide the University with the resources to attract top faculty who create and lead world-class academic programs.
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Replenishing teaching tools
Equipment and upkeep is essential, as each item is fundamental to effectively teaching courses, producing performances and exhibitions, and providing community education.
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Empowering through world-class programs
Our graduates gain a competitive advantage through research, special programs, and fine arts opportunites that extend beyond the classroom. Support for these initiatives helps the College amplify its reputation for excellence and leadership.
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Sustaining excellence
Generous, ongoing support for the College's annual fund allows us to respond quickly to opportunites that benefit our students and faculty and enhance our reputation for excellence.
Your impact
Make an impact today by investing in Redbirds Rising in the College of Fine Arts. Give to our General Fund or select a featured program or opportunity below. Contact us to speak to a development officer about other ways to make a difference.
Redbirds Rising News
Paul and Sandra Harmon endow funds to support diversity and the arts
Redbirds Rising campaign volunteers Sandra M.A. '70, D.A. '90 and Paul Harmon have been longtime supporters of Illinois State University through their careers and philanthropy. The couple increased their commitment to Illinois State by contributing outright and planned gifts to fund the Paul and Sandra Harmon Shakespeare Endowment and the Harmon Recruitment Scholarship in history. The couple’s over $400,000 in lifetime giving qualifies them to be recognized among Illinois State’s most distinguished donors in the 1857 and Heritage Societies.
Immigration debate not abstract topic for award-winning art student
Ecuadorian immigrant and graduating senior Camila Pasquel has persevered to become an award-winning artist at Illinois State University.
Passion for music leads to future career
Lauren Crumble is a senior music therapy major and recipient of the Mary Jo Brown Scholarship. She is in her fifth semester of practicum and hopes to work in palliative care when she graduates.Your Gift
Gifts of all sizes make an impact on our students, faculty, programs, and facilities. Beyond the monetary gift, outright gifts such as securities, real estate, and gifts-in-kind are other ways you can make a difference. Contact us today to discuss giving options.
Featured Programs and Opportunities
- College of Fine Arts
- School of Music
- School of Theatre and Dance
- School of Art
- Arts Technology Program
- University Galleries
- Illinois Shakespeare Society
- Friends of the Arts Scholarship