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2024-2025 Arts Impact Report

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See how your philanthropy continues to impact our programs.

 

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CONTACT

Your contribution directly supports our work to present inspiring artists and unforgettable performances, as well as educational programs, workshops, and residencies that broaden worldviews and encourage the next generation of artists.

 

Paul Brammer
Chief Advancement Officer
pbrammer@vt.edu
540-231-0845

Support by the Numbers

Engagement numbers continued to grow and attendance at Center for the Arts (CFA) events was strong during the 2024-2025 season, with more than half of the performances selling out and more than 13,700 visitors to the galleries.

The center has been a hive of activity throughout the year. Home to Center for the Arts-sponsored programs, campus and community organizations also hold events in the center throughout the year. 2024-2025 saw a 39% year-over-year increase in the total number of events held in the center.

Dive Deeper

In these sections, you'll see themes around access to the arts, student engagement, and cultural diversity. See your gifts in action and be inspired by new ways to bring transformational arts experiences to our community. 

Virginia Tech Student Experiences

https://artscenter.vt.edu/support/24-25-impact-report/virginia-tech-student-experiences.html

Graduate Assistants and Student Staff

https://artscenter.vt.edu/support/24-25-impact-report/graduate-assistants-student-staff.html

PK-12 Student Engagement

https://artscenter.vt.edu/support/24-25-impact-report/pk12-school-engagement.html

Visual Arts Activities

https://artscenter.vt.edu/support/24-25-impact-report/visual-arts-activities.html

Campus and Community

https://artscenter.vt.edu/support/24-25-impact-report/campus-and-community.html

Support for the Center

Endowment Funds

  • Deborah L. Brown Center for the Arts Excellence Fund
  • G. Davis Saunders, Jr. Fund for Excellence
  • Timothy and Michelle Bendel Center for the Arts Excellence Fund
  • Larry C. & Lindsey Bowman Center for Arts Excellence Fund
  • Dave & Judie Reemsnyder Center for the Arts Excellence Fund
  • Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech Endowment Fund, established by Edwin and Melinda Talley
  • Don and Carolyn Rude Fund for Excellence
  • James M. and Margaret F. Shuler Fund for Excellence
  • Joe and Linda Hopkins Arts Enrichment Fund
  • Charles and Dorothy Lambert Endowment for the Art
  • Elizabeth McIntosh Mitchell Trauger Excellence Fund
  • Dr. Mark and Connie Froggatt Education Fund
  • Rosina and Dean Carter Endowment for Visual Arts Residency Program
  • Charles Y. and Carole C. Davis '78 Visual Arts Residency Fund

Operating Funds

  • Center for the Arts Excellence Fund
  • Center for the Arts Fund for PK-12 Engagement
  • Center for the Arts Student Assistant Fund
  • Center for the Arts Exhibitions and Visual Arts Fund

"The magic of the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech exists in its expansive variety of performances and exhibits that speak to the hearts of all generations and let our spirits soar. Serving on the Center for the Arts Advocacy Board is very rewarding. Not only do the members share a commitment to advancing center goals, we also have 'behind the scenes' opportunities to work with the staff and learn more about event planning, exhibit curating, and facility operations."

— Rosemary Blieszner, Ph.D., Alumni Distinguished Professor Emerita; senior fellow, Center for Gerontology; and chair, Center for the Arts Advocacy Board

Center for the Arts Advocacy Board

The Center for the Arts Advocacy Board helps advance and guide the mission of the center, furthering development goals and strategies and helping to increase community awareness of the center’s programs and impact through philanthropy, strategic partnerships, and outreach.

Board Members 2024-2025

  • Nancy Beville Prichard
  • Rosemary Blieszner
  • Catherine Breske
  • Deborah Brown
  • Stacy Brown
  • Fred Carlisle
  • Clem Carter
  • Connie Froggatt
  • Matthew Gabriele
  • Rachel Gabriele
  • Steve Gerus
  • Ann Goette
  • Betty Hahn
  • Susan Hansen
  • Beth Obenshain
  • LeAnna Pearson-Marcum
  • David Reemsnyder
  • Judie Reemsnyder
  • Louise Ridenour
  • Minnis Ridenour
  • Jim Shuler
  • Margaret Shuler
  • Edward Spencer
  • Tom Tillar
  • Kelli Whitfield
  • Jan Zentmeyer

Emeritus Members

  • Erv Blythe
  • Lindsey Bowman
  • Constance Cedras
  • Sally Cox
  • Betty Davenport
  • Carole Davis
  • CY Davis*
  • William (“Jack”) Davis
  • Don Drapeau*
  • Libby Drapeau

* deceased

  • Rebecca Ghezzi
  • Candi Kelly
  • Allison Mitchell
  • Jeff Mitchell
  • Anne H. Moore*
  • Sherwood P. Quillen
  • Bob Quisenberry
  • Melinda Talley
  • Mary Ann Walker