Support Department of Art student-run exhibitions at FSU galleries by providing funds for the materials, signage, catalogs, and supplies required to create high-caliber displays that showcase student research and artistic endeavors.

Donations ended on 3/5/2026


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175th Challenge Project

Help us reach our goal of 175 donors to College of Fine Arts projects to unlock an extra $15,000 Challenge Grant from our generous donors, Michael Fornaro & Christopher Iansiti and Richard & Catherine Johnson.

$1,850 Raised of $1,500 Goal


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Total Gifts


22
Supporters


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Largest Gift


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Student-Curated Gallery Exhibitions

Each semester in the FSU Department of Art, students create powerful work driven by curiosity, discipline, and the courage to make something new. They research ideas, experiment in the studio, and produce original art that reflects the world around us—and challenge us to see it differently.

End-of-year and Graduating Artist Exhibits give our students the platform to show their best work – to their peers, the Big Bend community, and their families and friends.

But creativity requires resources. Materials, equipment, travel for research, and the cost of exhibiting work can add up quickly, placing real strain on students committed to their artistic growth.

Your gift removes barriers - directly supporting students’ ambitious projects, refining their craft, and sharing their work through exhibitions and presentations.

Help us fund essential supplies, research opportunities, and these end-of-year shows; every contribution helps turn a student’s vision into reality.

When you give, you’re not just supporting a project—you’re investing in emerging voices, bold ideas, and the future of the arts. Any gift makes a difference, and we hope you’ll give generously.

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Thank You to Our Supporters

12
Alumni

2
Students

0
Parents

14
Faculty/Staff

2
Friends

2
Board Members

Supporter Amount Gift Date
Denise Bookwalter  $50.00 3/4/2026 11:58 PM
Anonymous Donor  $150.00 3/4/2026 10:31 PM
Anne Stagg  $150.00 3/4/2026 10:28 PM
Anonymous Donor   $320.00 3/4/2026 9:51 PM
Holly Blanks  $100.00 3/4/2026 9:47 PM
Jessica & Juan Comas   $50.00 3/4/2026 9:35 PM
Ivan Villalba  $50.00 3/4/2026 8:14 PM
Jeff Beekman & Kristin Dowell  $100.00 3/4/2026 7:01 PM
Vincent Moore & Samantha Moore    $5.00 3/4/2026 4:01 PM
Jay Yue  $5.00 3/4/2026 1:40 PM
Paola Muir  $15.00 3/4/2026 1:29 PM
Jordan Finchum   $10.00 3/4/2026 12:33 PM
Erika Engelson & Mario Caserta  $500.00 3/4/2026 12:24 PM
Brett Player & Caroline  $90.00 3/4/2026 12:03 PM
Tracey Morgan & Brett Morgan   $25.00 3/4/2026 11:41 AM
Katie Kehoe  $50.00 3/4/2026 10:26 AM
T Ward  $35.00 3/4/2026 10:19 AM
Sarah Cassidy Hipsher  $50.00 3/4/2026 9:16 AM
Jonathan Klepper    $5.00 3/4/2026 7:49 AM
Katie Boucher  $10.00 3/4/2026 7:21 AM
Lindsey Alligood   $25.00 3/4/2026 6:55 AM
Kristin Dowell  $30.00 3/4/2026 6:20 AM
Theresa Clark & David Clark  $25.00 3/4/2026 4:32 AM

Donations for this project ended on 3/5/2026 12:00 AM

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