Supporting the College
It takes a lot to keep up a first-class fine arts training program. The finest faculty, up-to-date facilities, tubas, pianos, swords, costumes, clay, paint, computers, and so much more. And scholarships. Lots of scholarships to attract the most talented students and make it possible for them to complete their training.
You can help. Join Friends of the Arts, or endow a scholarship. Talk to us about your ideas.
Or make a gift right now. It only takes a few seconds and your Visa, Mastercard or Discover card.
- Make an instant gift through the Foundation that you can designate for the College of Fine Arts, School or Art, School of Music, School of Theatre, or the Program in Arts Technology.
Perhaps you'd rather give to something even more specific. Here are some other instant options:
- Fine Arts Complex - The State of Illinois has passed a capital project that includes funding for a revitalized Fine Arts Complex at Illinois State University. The money the state is providing is great, but it won't do the job alone. Help make these facilities provide the best artistic training for future generations. Your gift could make the difference between facilities that allow instruction and facilities that enhance instruction.
- University Galleries - As one of the most active public exhibition spaces in downstate Illinois, University Galleries’ mission is to integrate an awareness of contemporary art into the cultural landscape of our rapidly growing community. Fund helps to support research and creative activity which are recognized at national and international levels.
- Center for the Performing Arts - Funds used to maintain the concert hall and theatre spaces as well as purchase new equipment.
- Friends of the Arts Student Awards Fund - Community based organization that raises funds exclusively for student scholarships. Current yearly commitment to the College of Fine Arts is $30,000.
- Shakespeare Society - Membership organization that supports all aspects of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. The mission of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival is to produce energetic new interpretations of theatrical works, engaging audience and artist in an impassioned exploration of the human condition, with the artistry and humanity of the Shakespearean.
- Normal Editions Workshop - Founded in 1976 in the College of Fine Arts, this workshop continues its role as a distinctive non-profit research facility with a close affiliation with the University and its mission "...to expand knowledge and culture among students, colleagues, and the general citizenry through teaching, research, and service."
- Bands - Funds in this account support the myriad of ensembles found in Bands, both for music majors and non-majors. It also supports "The Big Red Marching Machine," which has a long and proud history of performances at major events at home and across the Midwest.
- Harold Gregor Student Travel Fund - Retired Professor Harold Gregor and his wife, Marlene Gregor, established this scholarship to assist art students in broadening their knowledge and provides support for field trips for students.
- Mills Art Scholarship - Dr. Fred V. Mills was a Professor and Chairman of the Art Department from 1968 to 1985. His legacy of leadership marked growth for the department in programs, faculty, scholarships, facilities and reputation. The College of Fine Arts mourns the recent passing of Professor Mills and knows that his legacy will continue with these scholarships.
- Farlee Memorial Scholarship - Lloyd Farlee’s creative spirit and vision in music was part of the campus for 26 years, fifteen of which were filled with the sounds of the Men’s Glee Club. The Farlee family has established the Lloyd Farlee Memorial Scholarship to support students who are interested in pursuing a career path in the musical arts.
- Ferrell Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship was established by John and Audrey Ferrell to annually recognize an exceptionally talented member of Madrigal Singers. John Ferrell was Director of the Madrigal Singers for 25 years.
- Jean Scharfenberg - In memory of beloved Professor, Jean Scharfenberg, this scholarship is used to help defray costs involved in beginning a professional acting career.
- Norm Funk Jr Scholarship - Norman J. Funk, Jr. was killed in a car accident at the age of 21. Norm found his dream on the stage at Illinois State University. In his memory, this scholarship is offered to an especially gifted theater major who shows a great love and passion for the stage.
