Membership Impact

Friends of Fine Arts and Communication members’ financial contributions fund a variety of projects for the College.

Your generosity helps lift the financial weight of tuition, allowing these bright minds to fully immerse themselves in their studies without constant worry. Beyond that, your support opens up incredible opportunities for them to broaden their horizons, including travel to national competitions, invaluable networking at industry conferences, and participation in unique, hands-on learning experiences that really set them apart.

And here's the best part: it's not all about giving! As a thank you for your commitment, you'll unlock some fantastic perks. We're talking special invitations, behind-the-scenes peeks, and VIP treatment that truly puts you "front and center" at all the amazing arts and communication events happening right here on campus. It's a wonderful way to experience the talent and energy firsthand and feel deeply connected to the impact you're making.

Time magazine recently documented the benefits a community receives from those who work in the arts:

• Arts are good for local merchants. Arts travelers are ideal tourists. The typical arts attendee spends $24.60 per person, per event, not including the cost of admission on items such as meals and parking.
• Arts are an Industry. Arts programs generate $135 billion in economic activity annually. Investment in the arts generates tax revenues, promotes tourism, and advances our creativity-based economy.
• Stronger communities. A high concentration of the arts in a city leads to higher civic engagement, and ensures that young people are not left to be raised solely in a pop culture and tabloid marketplace.
• Building the 21st Century workforce. Creativity is among the top 5 applied skills sought by business leaders. The biggest creativity indicator? A college arts degree.