THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO THE FRANKLIN COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS CAMPAIGN! THIS CAMPAIGN HAS COME TO A CLOSE. IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT THIS CAUSE, YOU CAN GIVE HERE: LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FUND.

The Lamar Dodd School of Art champions art and design as powerful tools for inquiry, creativity, and understanding. We prepare students to be empathetic, engaged citizens and innovative professionals while addressing critical challenges through research, education, and creative practice.

To achieve this mission, we are committed to:

• Offering dynamic, comprehensive programs that inspire exploration and growth.
• Providing high-quality curricula across all disciplines.
• Leading in visual arts education in the Southeast and beyond.
• Engaging with and supporting the community through the transformative power of art.
• Maintaining strong connections with professional organizations to foster collaboration and innovation.

Your support makes this vision possible. Gifts to the Academic Excellence Fund ensure our students, faculty, and programs continue to thrive, create, and inspire.