Every year, The SPARK Annual Fund is committed to funding facets of college and student development that help to make the College of the Arts a vibrant and thriving community. Your gift to the College of the Arts transforms creativity into opportunity, sparks artistic brilliance and builds a tradition of excellence. Give now to support the greatest needs of the college such as the Dean Scholars, grants for original research, and student organizational support through the SPARK Annual Fund.

The past year has brought about several changes and challenges for the College of the Arts. As a college, we are taking notes, learning to evolve, and reimagining our future.  For 10+ years, the Beaux Arts Ball allowed the College to raise $40,000 annually in contributions to support students over and above our annual budget.  In an effort to better align our focus with fundraising best practices, this year we are pivoting away from event-based fundraising and instead implementing a SPARK Annual Fund drive during the Fall semester.

We value your time and are grateful for your past contributions. We hope you’ll still consider giving to the College, this time without having a Ball or getting dressed up.  This year, we want every dollar to count toward our students’ success.

We hope in the future we can entice you to attend events that correspond with the exhibitions, lectures, and performances that already makes our college extraordinary.