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.