At the School of Art, our community of supporters and alumni are essential for enhancing the creative educational experiences we are able to offer our students outside of their classrooms. Together, with your generosity, we can ensure that UTSA remains a hub of creative passion and innovation. Contributions to the School facilitate the artistic and professional growth and empowerment of students and faculty, ensuring the transformative power of arts education is accessible to all.
We invite you to be a part of our dedication to emerging artists and professionals by giving toward the following strategic areas of student support, programming, and general School opportunities. Join us in our commitment to nurturing the artists, designers, and cultural leaders of tomorrow by supporting our priorities to advance a mission that equips students with the skills and mindset for lifelong achievement and success.
What You're Supporting
- Student travel for art experiences- Funding for student travel enables firsthand experiential learning, exposing students to transformative art experiences that broaden their worldview and foster a more dynamic and engaging educational environment.
- Student emergency fund- In case of an emergency the School of Art will support students in any financial crisis. We are dedicated to maintaining a healthy and prosperous learning environment. Assisting students is our highest priority for the program. This fund will assist to cover the cost of daily expenses, materials, parking, and access to technology, among other unexpected expenses.
- Scholarship awards for undergrads and grads- Awards recognize and support students’ academic excellence, creativity, and dedication by providing merit-based financial assistance that empowers them to engage fully in their studies and achieve their educational and professional goals. Scholarships may also be dedicated to students in underserved populations who may not have been able to shine as brightly due to their life circumstances.
- Student-Run Galleries – Gift funds support students’ experiential learning as they both operate gallery spaces and display artwork at our UTSA Main and Southwest campuses.
- Graduate Student Support- Every dollar donated to Graduate Student Funding provides essential support for emerging artists, enabling them to pursue innovative projects, acquire specialized materials, and participate in transformative opportunities such as residencies, exhibitions, and research endeavors.
- Art History Lecture series and guest speakers - The Visiting Art Historian Lecture Series brings renowned scholars from around the globe to share their groundbreaking research and unique perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding of art's influence across cultures and history.
- Endowed faculty position
- Gallery funds
- Naming opportunities for studios, galleries, even the school itself!
- Juried exhibition awards
- Event support
- Technology
Stories of Impact
Many of our students have had foundational career-building experiences and opportunities as a result of community support and endowments.
Nicole Pool
Nicole Poole, recipient of the Haystack Mountain School of Craft Research Fellowship funded by Johnny Clay Johnson, had both the trajectory of her master’s thesis research in the history of art and her personal creative practice considerably altered in the best possible ways. The fellowship offered her uninterrupted time to experiment with new materials and techniques.
Marcus Clarke
Marcus Clarke, recipient of the Penland endowment, had a wonderful time learning new skills, diving deep into craft, and meeting people from across the country who have a similar passion and drive.
Student Events
Students have engaged in the community through events like our Steamroller Print days, events at the Arts CUBE, Fiesta Art Fair, and more.
Ways of Giving
Gift Fund
Student Support Funds | Program Funds | General School Funds
Endowments
Endowed Positions, Endowed Scholarships, Naming opportunities
