Partners for the Arts
PARTNERS FOR THE ARTS
Color Me: Inspired
Whether you are an alumnus, parent,community member or arts enthusiast,we invite you to add your color to the canvas of creativity鈥攖o be the spark that brightens our artists鈥� visions, the patron that creates just the right tone, and the vibrant advocate who believes in a world brought to life through the arts.
2024-25 Members
Your Gift Inspires
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Your donation supports aspiring artists and the faculty who support them, enabling them to pursue their passions and hone their crafts. -
By supporting our arts programs, you foster an environment where creativity and imagination thrive. Your generosity helps us provide funding for performances, master classes, exhibits and lectures. -
The arts have the power to inspire, provoke thought, and spark dialogue. Your support enables us to host performances, exhibitions and cultural events that engage and enrich our local community.
Ways to Become a Member
Your individual or corporate membership provides funding to enhance our arts programming and much needed support to expand our arts offerings to the community. Special members-only events are held throughout the year as a 鈥渢hank you鈥� to you鈥攐ur loyal members.
You can join one of seven levels of membership. Membership can be paid annually or in monthly installments and portions of dues are tax-deductible.
| LEVELS OF GIVING | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| President鈥檚 Circle | $5,000+ |
| Grand Benefactor | $2,500 |
| Benefactor | $1,000 |
| Patron | $500 |
| Donor | $250 |
| Contributor | $150 |
| Friend | $50 |
75% percent of your total contribution may be designated to an area of choice. The remainder of those funds, including undesignated funds, will be applied directly to the Partners for the Arts grants program (Friends of the Arts).
| DESIGNATIONS | FUND |
|---|---|
| Friends of the Arts | 0400 (ALL DISCIPLINES) |
| Art and Design | 0270 |
| Creative Writing (Center for Writers) | 1295 |
| Dance | 1457 |
| Media and Entertainment Arts | 0062 |
| Music | 0235 |
| Theatre | 1450 |
Permanently support the dynamic arts programs at Southern Miss by turning your annual membership into a legacy gift. Enjoy all the current Partners benefits while creating a permanent endowment for future generations. The recently established Emerging Artists Award supports student work and professionalism through meaningful awards in each of the 6 arts disciplines, and are made possible thanks to the spending allocation of the PFTA Endowment.
| LEVEL | MONTHLY | ANNUALLY | LEGACY SOCIETY *Over Five Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | $416 | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Silver | $208 | $2,500 | $12,500 |
| Bronze | $83 | $1,000 | $5,000 |
Please note that 75% of your Legacy gift will support the PFTA Endowment.
Faculty or staff members of the University can set-up their membership via payroll deduction.
When you include the arts at Southern Miss in your estate plans, your impact on our students, programs and faculty will live on for years to come. There could also be tax benefits to you now.
Contact Daniel%20Barton at 601.266.6428 to discuss the planned gift that best meets your family鈥檚 goals while supporting the arts!
Your Giving at Work | 2024-25
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