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College of Fine Arts

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.

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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.

  • Expanding student opportunity

    Privately funded scholarships enable the College to attract students who are academically gifted and possess superior talent.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Redbirds Rising News

Posters highlighting some of the 2016-2017 student grant recipients line the windows of the University Galleries for the 3rd annual FOA Gala.

Gala at the Gallery raises over $25,000 for student grants and scholarships

Over 100 people attended the third annual Friends of the Arts (FOA) Gala at the Illinois State University Galleries and $25,000 was raised to support fine arts students. 
An alumna picks out colors for a glass paperweight with Tyler Wolf, a senior art major, at an alumni event.

Alumni events fund art student’s scholarship to Pilchuck Glass School

Three alumni events helped award a senior art major the chance to study at the Pilchuck Glass School this summer.  
School of Art student Justine Kaszynski, utilizes grant from Friends of the Arts to purchase materials for solo photography exhibition.

Friends of the Arts grant supports student’s photography exhibition

Liminal is the title of the solo exhibition of photographs by School of Art student Justine Kaszynski. The exhibition is open to the public from December 6–9 in the Transpace gallery located in the Center for the Visual Arts. 

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.

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