Giving in Action: Art and Art History

Every gift to theÌýDepartment of Art and Art History makes a difference.ÌýYour donation helps ourÌýstudents succeed, opens avenues for innovation, and funds research that benefits our communitiesÌýamong numerous other avenues that matter most to our donors, students or faculty.

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The Department of Art and Art History is the beneficiary of the generosity of its partners and donors—people who, like us, deeply value the training of the next generation of artists, and the nurturing of the love of art and its history. We have, for example, received an endowment for scholarships for undergraduates from rural Colorado (the Addison Fellowship) along with many donations to our Diversity, EquityÌýand Inclusion Scholarship fund. These gifts make a huge difference to the ability of minority and underrepresented students, amongst others, to study art and eventually pursue a career in the arts. We are extremely grateful for all these gifts, both large and small, and we welcome and celebrate our partnerships with the broader arts community, which are crucial to accomplishing our core mission.

Student Support

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32

Fellowships awarded,Ìýfor a total of $62,321

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57

Scholarships awarded, for a total of $74,505

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I’m the daughter of Mexican immigrants. My grandfathers told me storiesÌýand instilled in me a passion for Precolumbian art. When I looked into the field, there weren’t many people who looked like me. I took that frustration and I thought—I need to be in this field, and I need to stay in this field. I needed the scholarships, but I also needed the emotional support. Scholarships communicate to me that I’m wanted, that I’m needed, and the work I’m doing is valuable. Scholarships can change people’s lives. I came to a great community—CU has always really been here for me.

Jasmine Gloria

Donor-Supported Opportunities

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion scholarship

In 2020, the Department of Art and Art History launched aÌýDiversity, EquityÌýand Inclusion scholarship with a zoom fundraiser and were able to endow it that year. The departmentÌýdid another zoom fundraiser in 2021 and brought the fund to almost $50,000. TheyÌýare building on theÌýscholarship, creating a DEI focused peer-to-peer mentoring program and an AAH Creative Community. They alsoÌýreceived a President's Fund Award to help support mentoring and creative community work, so the scholarship is fully integrated into the work of the department, and the students have support for success that goes beyond tuition.

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I had never been to an art museum or gallery until college and that first visit captivated me. ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ for graduate schoolÌýprovided the community, the faculty and the resources I needed toÌýgrow as an artists.ÌýI know that I can help open up silos and promote resources to young aspiring artists.

Linda Lopez

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