Friends of the Arts
Friends of the Arts (FOA) is a non-profit organization meant to promote art events and provide studen Give now. The average donation was $200 per household.
Friends of the Arts (FOA) is a community-based organization partnering with Illinois State University's Foundation and the College of Fine Arts. FOA is governed by a volunteer board composed of community members who share an appreciation for the arts and education. Your tax-deductible donation provides meaningful financial support through scholarships and grants for generations of students in art,
29/05/2024
Friends,
Join Al Goldfarb, Ann Haugo, Pete Guither, Stephanie Kohl Ringle, and others for a special opportunity for Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts alumni and friends to meet up at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre and attend a performance of Little Bear Ridge Road, featuring Steppenwolf Ensemble member and Illinois State alum Laurie Metcalf on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
Tickets are limited and include the performance and a post-show talk (cast and crew participants to be confirmed). Cost is $65 per person, limited to two tickets. A donation of $20 from each reservation will go to Friends of the Arts, providing direct support to fine arts students through academic scholarships.
This special opportunity is available to alumni and friends of Illinois State University.
To register, submit the interest form no later than Friday, May 31 (included in the link).
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts alumni and friends at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre on June 30 Illinois State University alumni and friends are invited to meet up at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre and attend a performance of Little Bear Ridge Road, featuring Steppenwolf Ensemble member and Il…
08/03/2024
Thank you to everyone who supported Breanne Evans in last week's Three Minute Thesis competition. We are still excited to be celebrating Bre as both this year's 2nd place (awarded by the judges) and People's Choice winner.
You can read more about this year's competition and watch the video at this link: https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2024/03/biology-student-wins-three-minute-thesis-competition-for-research-on-decoding-cancer-puzzle/
29/02/2024
Tonight! Help us fill the audience with Friends of the Arts in support of Breanne Evans, this year's Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts finalist for the Three Minute Thesis Competition.
Read more at this News link:
https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2024/02/wonsook-kim-college-of-fine-arts-finalist-selected-to-participate-in-the-2024-illinois-state-university-three-minute-thesis-competition/
27/02/2024
Join us in supporting our Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Three Minute Thesis Finalist, Breanne Evans from the Creative Technologies at Illinois State University program.
A $750 People's Choice prize will be voted on by the audience.
This competition is free and open to the public and will take place Thursday, February 29 at 6 p.m. at the Normal Theater in Uptown Normal.
For more information about this event visit News.IllinoisState.edu/2024/02/meet-the-2024-three-minute-thesis-competition-finalists/
26/02/2024
The annual Three Minute Thesis competition will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, February 29, at the Normal Theater in Uptown Normal.
This academic competition challenges Illinois State University graduate students to describe their research within three minutes to a general audience. The event is free and open to the public.
Come and support our Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Finalist Breanne Evans, from the Creative Technologies at Illinois State University program.
23/02/2024
Congratulations to our Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Three Minute Thesis Finalist, Breanne Evans!
The annual Three Minute Thesis competition will be held Thursday, February 29 at 6 p.m. at the Normal Theater.
Breanne Abigail Evans Creative Technologies at Illinois State University
23/02/2024
Gifts to the Friends of the Arts Fund provide meaningful financial support through scholarships for students majoring in art, creative technologies, dance, music, and theatre. Your support today during enhances student experience at Illinois State University.
https://birdsgiveback.illinoisstate.edu/campaigns/friends-of-the-arts-scholarships
12/09/2022
Alumni,
Do not miss your chance to participate in the 2022 Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP) – a one-of-a-kind survey that explores the lives of arts alumni nationwide.
The SNAAP survey data collects the experiences of those working in the arts informs the future for development and improvement.
Make sure that you have updated your e-mail and have opted in to receive “academic department, school, college e-mail” using this form: https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/.../email_preference_update
Read more about the SNAAP survey at the link below:
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts to participate in Strategic National Arts Alumni Project survey Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts is participating in the 2022 Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP) – a one-of-a-kind survey that explores the lives of arts alumni nationwide.
06/09/2022
Dean Jean Miller was profiled by the Pantagraph this weekend. Read what she had to say regarding the Fine Arts Rehabilitation project, partnering with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, and launching new majors and programs within the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts.
Five questions with Jean M. Miller, ISU fine arts dean Dean Jean M. Miller says ISU's Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts is partnering with Illinois Symphony Orchestra, preparing for $61.9 million in renovations and launching new majors and programs.
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