I ❤️ the Arts
The College of Fine and Applied Arts (FAA) launched its inaugural student week of giving this year allowing students from across the college and university to give back and show their love for the arts at Illinois. The I ❤️ the Arts crowdfunding campaign took place April 21–27 and raised a total of 46 gifts and $10,308 in student support of FAA and its units.
Students were given the option to donate to FAA or one of its seven academic or three engagement units. While each unit is unique, they all share a love of the arts. Donations contributed to scholarships, facilities, programs, experiential learning opportunities, and resources that will benefit current and future FAA students. Through their giving, students directly supported initiatives that enhance the quality of their education and overall student experience.
The FAA Office of Advancement and the college’s newly founded Student Philanthropy Board initiated various engagement efforts around campus leading up to the week of giving to raise awareness and talk with students about the importance of philanthropy and also emphasizing that giving back does not have to be primarily monetary, as there are so many opportunities across the college to be generous with your time and talents.
Through philanthropy efforts like I ❤️ the Arts, students learn the value of identifying a common goal or shared cause, like the arts. They see how even the smallest contribution can make a difference in the lives of their peers and future students. This experience will help them become better advocates for supporting arts, design, and culture institutions in the future. I ❤️ the Arts will be back next spring as the college continues to foster a culture of giving that helps sustain FAA and our schools and departments for future generations of students.
To learn more about FAA’s student philanthropy efforts, visit go.illinois.edu/heart-the-arts.