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College of the Arts
TURNING STUDENTS INTO ARTIST ENTREPRENEURS

Georgia State’s innovation and dedication are on full display in the College of the Arts. Our students and faculty are editors, illustrators, improvisers, art historians, altos, cinematographers, band leaders, UX designers, storytellers, sculptors, gaffers, printmakers and so much more. The rich heart of downtown Atlanta is our laboratory, our playground, our studio and our stage


GIVE CREATIVITY. SUPPORT THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS.

FUNDING PRIORITIES:

THE ALLEGRO GRANT FUND

SCULPTURE DEPARTMENT

GSU FILM FESTIVAL

MUSIC INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT

RIALTO CENTER FOR THE ARTS



Leaderboard
College of the Arts Top Dollars
The amount raised for each fund in the College of the Arts.
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 GSU Fund for the Rialto Center $1,245.00
2 Fund for the College of the Arts $1,221.75
3 Theatre Enrichment Fund $1,000.00
4 Fund for the School of Film, Media & Theatre $490.00
5 Panther Band Endowment $485.00
Ended
$1,000
College of the Arts Dean's Challenge
For every 100 gifts made to the College of the Arts, $500 will be unlocked by a gift from Dean Chester Phillips and his advisory board.
Completed
$2,000
Rialto Advisory Board Challenge
Members of the Rialto Advisory Board will generously give $2 for every $1 gift to the Rialto up to $2,000.
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
Completed
Leaderboard
College of the Arts Top Gifts
The number of gifts made to each fund in the College of the Arts
Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 Fund for the College of the Arts 25
2 Panther Band Endowment 12
3 GSU Fund for the Rialto Center 11
4 Fund for the School of Film, Media & Theatre 10
5 Music Director's 8
Ended
$1,500
Panther Band Challenge
Shelby Ames would like to inspire other Panther Band alums like her and friends of the band to lend their support this Georgia State Day by making a $1,500 gift when 10 supporters give to the Panther Band Endowment.
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$2,000
School of Music Challenge
With great excitement and panther pride, Andy Kearney, Class of 1994, will give $500 for every 5 gifts to any fund in the School of Music up to $2,000 to commemorate the wonderful music program at Georgia State University.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
You made history on Georgia State Day!
Apr 04, 2025

You did it!

After all gifts were tallied, your generosity powered GSU to a new Georgia State Day fundraising record and our first $1 million giving day! Thank you! Thank you! A million times, thank you!


This historic achievement shows the GSU community’s deep commitment to the university’s mission and students. It also provides Panthers with more resources vital to their success.


You cared and you gave, and you made GSU history for supporting students. You deserve a hand.



In acknowledgement of this fundraising milestone, we’re pleased to share with you messages of thanks from Georgia State University President M. Brian Blake and Chair of the GSU Foundation Board Kevin Lofton.

“Georgia State University’s ambitious vision is founded in the belief that when we work together on a common goal, we can achieve anything. My deepest thanks to the nearly 2,000 alumni, students, faculty, staff and supporters who showed their commitment to ensuring GSU students have the resources they need to succeed, and to the GSU Foundation Board trustees for their generosity and leadership.”

- M. Brian Blake, President, Georgia State University


“On behalf of the entire Georgia State University Foundation Board, I want to express our enthusiasm and gratitude for the truly historic support — topping $1 million — shown by the GSU community on Georgia State Day 2025.  It’s incredibly heartening to see Georgia State's supporters generously commit to the university's mission and share in our abiding belief in GSU and its students’ vital roles in Atlanta and beyond. Thanks again to all who gave and to my fellow Foundation Board trustees for their leadership.”

- Kevin Lofton (M.H.A. '79), Chair, Georgia State University Foundation Board


A BIG thanks for a BIG Georgia State Day!
Apr 03, 2025

You powered us to one of our best giving days ever. You deserve a BIG thanks! 


Thanks to your generous giving, we've raised over $950,000 from more than 2,100 gifts, and we're still counting!  You've provided incredible support for programs across the university that open doors for Panthers and help them succeed.

 

When Panthers have the right resources, they can create, discover, excel and so much more! With your support on Georgia State Day, there is no limit to what Panthers can achieve and the impact they’ll make.

Thanks again for making this Georgia State Day one for the history books and for all you do for GSU! 


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