Joining the Fine Arts Circle

The Fine Arts Circle is an organization designed to

support the educational programs of the College of Fine Arts at Arkansas State University. The Circle administers private gifts for the benefit of the College of Fine Arts and assists in the development of programs in Art, Music and Theatre. Working in conjunction with the ASU Alumni Association and the ASU Foundation, Inc., the Circle encourages the college's growth and reputation as one of the leading education centers in the United States.

As career opportunities continue to become more diverse, the College of Fine Arts must expand its programs to better prepare its students in the complex environment. Members of the ASU Fine Arts Circle will help broaden the scope and content of these programs and will contribute to the overall enhancement of the College of Fine Arts.

Membership is available to those willing to make a financial commitment to ensure the continued success of the College of Fine Arts. Any alumna or alumnus of the college, organization, friend, private corporation, family or group may become a member of the Circle. Membership may be acquired in the following ways:

    Cash Gifts

        Fine Arts Circle: Membership in the Fine Arts Circle requires a
        gift of $2,500, payable either in a lump sum or in installments over a period not to
        exceed five years ($41.67 per month or $500 per year) to the College of Fine Arts.
        Fine Arts Affiliate: An Affiliate level is provided for graduates of the
        College of Fine Arts whose date of graduation is not more than 10 years from the
        date of application. Affiliate members make a gift of $1,000, payable either in a
        lump sum or in installments over a period not to exceed five years ($16.67 per
        month or $200 per year) to the College of Fine Arts. A Fine Arts Affiliate who
        has completed the $1,000 gift requirement, or is in the process of doing so, may
        join the Fine Arts Circle by making an additional pledge of $1,500, payable
        over a maximum period of five years. Fine Arts Affiliates will have special
        identification as a member of the Fine Arts Circle and will be entitled to all
        privileges.

    Transfer of Property

        Membership may also be obtained through the transfer of ownership of real or
        personal property that is determined to be valued at $2,500 or more. Examples
        include, but are not limited to, outright gifts of stocks and bonds, artwork,
        residential or commercial property, etc. Transfers of property without a readily
        ascertainable fair market value may require an independent appraisal.

        Sustaining Members of the Fine Arts Circle are those who, upon satisfaction
        of their membership commitment, make a minimum monetary contribution of $500
        to the Circle in a given year. Membership is on an annual basis.

Because gifts to the Fine Arts Circle will go to enhance the programs of the College of Fine Arts, they are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax adviser regarding your specific situation.

The Fine Arts Circle provides flexibility, so you may designate your gifts. Circle members may choose to designate their gift for technology, faculty development, student services, scholarships or special projects within the College of Fine Arts. A gift not designated will be for unrestricted use by the college to provide for needs not funded by the general operating budget. To view our privacy policy, click here.

In order to recognize the generosity of each member of the Fine Arts Circle, the College of Fine will display the name of each member in a designated area of Fowler Center. In addition, each member will receive annual giving credit in the Annual Fund program of the university and will have an opportunity to attend events designated exclusively for Circle members.

To ensure members are informed about the College of Fine Arts, they will receive periodic publications. Members will also be invited to participate in the annual meeting of the Fine Arts Circle, an occasion when all members gather to learn of the progress and development of the college and other facets of the university.

For more information or to make arrangements to become a member, click here. Or you may write University Development, P.O. Box 1990, State University AR 72467-1990, or call us at (870) 972-3940 or toll-free at (888) 225-8343.