Influence art and culture through support of Illinois State University’s
visual and performing arts.
CREATE
Help provide cultural opportunities for the public.
INSPIRE
Ignite passion in developing artists.
CONNECT
By joining Friends of the Arts, you help instill appreciation of the fine arts and education in our society. Your support helps provide essential scholarships for generations of artists. Membership also gives you opportunities to experience the arts, through exhibitions, performances, tours, trips, and social events.
Friends of the Arts is open to all. Members come from all walks of life.
Some are creative; some just love to be involved in creative enterprises.
Membership contributions are reasonable and the benefits are great!
Membership contributions primarily support scholarships for students
in the School of Music, School of Theatre, School of Art, and the Arts
Technology Program. Students and alumni contribute to the arts as
Award-winning performers
Highly regarded artists
Master musicians
Gifted teachers
Members enjoy a wonderful calendar of special arts-oriented events,
learning and growing in delightful ways….introduction to a new
dance form or art medium…captivating theatre…world-class
music…fresh looks at old favorites… Friends socialize,
building bridges among each other and between the community and the artists – faculty,
students and alumni – on campus and beyond.
Contact the College of Fine Arts at (309) 438-8322 or email the Friends at
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