The College of Visual and Performing Arts is thrilled to introduce the Friends of the Arts and Design, a new giving society providing essential financial support for student scholarships and CVPA programming. Members will include alumni, current students, family members, and community members – all who are passionate supporters with an interest in promoting and sustaining the arts and design at JMU. Benefits range from complimentary tickets to exclusive invitations and more. Please join us in support of our outstanding students!
*Please note that JMU's Giving site auto-populates the starting amount of each giving level. If you'd like to give more than the starting amount, you can type in the exact amount you'd like to give. Please be sure to add "Friend of the Arts and Design" in the Special Gift Instructions field on the donate page.
Levels of Membership & Benefits*
Arts and Design Ally ($250 - $499)
- Name Acknowledgement in select performance programs.
- Early access to purchase tickets before public on sale.
Become an Arts and Design Ally
Arts and Design Advocate ($500 - $1,499)
Benefits listed above, plus:
- Invitation to select master classes with guest artists.
- Invitation to your choice of a Forbes Center Masterclass.
- JMU Friend of the Arts and Design lapel pin.
Become an Arts and Design Advocate
Arts and Design Champion ($1,500 - $4,999)
Benefits listed above, plus:
- Two complimentary tickets to a student music ensemble performance.
- Access to friends-only refreshment area in the Dean’s Suite at select events (limited capacity).
- Invitation to a behind-the-scenes tour during the production of select performances.
- JMU Arts Desk Calendar.
Become an Arts and Design Champion
Arts and Design Hero ($5,000 +)
Benefits listed above, plus:
- Two complimentary tickets to a student music ensemble performance OR Two complimentary tickets to a Masterpiece Season performance.
- Recognized at the Forbes Center Season Announcement and the annual Pops show.
- Performance Sneak Peek! Be our guest at one final dress rehearsal for a School of Theatre and Dance production.
Become an Arts and Design Hero
*Please note that JMU's Giving site auto-populates the starting amount of each giving level. If you'd like to give more than the starting amount, you can type in the exact amount you'd like to give. Please be sure to add "Friend of the Arts and Design" in the Special Gift Instructions field on the donate page.
