“Our vision is to be one of the pre-eminent arts schools in the country, providing excellent programs for both arts majors and other students. The School of the Arts challenges and stimulates students in developing an appreciation and commitment to the arts. We welcome your support and involvement in our varied programs.”

- Lee Higdon, Past President, College of Charleston

Friends of the School of the Arts
Friends of the School of the Arts
The Friends of the School of the Arts is an organization that promotes and supports the College of Charleston’s School of the Arts’ departments and programs. The Friends of the School of the Arts (SOTA) strengthens the relationships amongst the School, the College, the community, and other academic and cultural groups. Through regular financial sponsorship and attendance at arts and cultural events, Friends support the growth of the arts at the College of Charleston and assist students in their academic and artistic pursuits.
Welcome

October 23, 2006

You are invited to become a Friend of the School of the Arts!

On behalf of Dean Valerie Morris, the faculty, staff and students of the School of the Arts at the College of Charleston, I invite you to become a member of this exciting and dynamic group, Friends of the School of the Arts. Through your membership you will be supporting the School, the students and special projects that traditional budgetary allowances might not cover. Such support is a key part of the success of the cultural arts community. While providing philanthropic assistance to the School’s programs you, personally, will enjoy wonderful benefits that are associated with the four levels of membership – something for everyone!

As a Friend you will experience previews and first hand information about programs and events related to the School of the Arts. Throughout each academic year a variety of exciting social events take place to which you will be invited according to your particular chosen membership level. Friends enjoy a special relationship with the College and the School of the Arts - we welcome your participation as a member – the diversity of cultural, social and educational events will astound you!

Hoping to see you soon at the next Friends event. Contact the School of the Arts’ office for details and membership information at (843) 953-6315.

Welcoming you to the Friends of the School of the Arts!

Most sincerely,

Harriet Smartt

Chair, Friends of the School of the Arts

 

 

School of the Arts Council

Sue Simons Wallace,
Council President

Harriet Smartt,
Council Vice President

Ruth Baker

Andree Caldwell

Marion Rivers Cato

Leilani DeMuth

John Dinkelspiel

Carol Fishman

Ann Higdon

Marilynn W. Hill

Reba Huge

Cindy Johnson

Jean Johnson

Mary Q. Johnson, Past-President

Kate Lloyd

Ben Marino

Mary B. McElroy

Mary McNab

 

Marianne Mead, Emeritus

Doris Meddin

Pam Murray

Michael Newman

Mary Ramsay

Amy Rich

Boo Sheppard

Sallie Simons, Emeritus

Susan Simons

Sam Stafford III

Theodore S. Stern, Emeritus

Barbara Stine, Emeritus

Joe Sylvan

Bob Waggoner

Joe Whitmore

Friends of the School of the Arts Committee

Harriet Smartt ,
Committee Chair

Ida Becker

Jackie Fleet

Jean Johnson

Kate Lloyd

Susan Master

Mary McNab

Michael Newman

Amy Rich

 

Boo Sheppard

Nancy Stafford

Joe Whitmore

Kate Wright, Alumni Chair


 
Membership
Join us in our vision and commitment to the arts! The following categories of membership are available:

· NEW Student/Young Professional ($25 - $99)
· Aficionado ($100 - $249)
· Connoisseur ($250 - $499)
· Patron ($500 - $999)
· Visionary ($1,000 - $2,499)
· NEW Applause! ($2,500 and above)

Membership is valid for one year from the date of receipt of membership dues. Membership rates and benefits apply to the member and his or her guest. A portion of your membership may be tax deductible.

membership Benefits
NEW Student/Young Professional ($25 - $99)

· Friends Magnet
· Your name listed in SOTA publications
· Invitation to a SOTA event

Aficianado ($100 - $249)

Student/Young Professional benefits plus

· Invitation to six Simons Guild luncheons (learn about the School through performances and lectures by award-winning students and faculty)
· Invitation to the School of the Arts holiday reception
· Complimentary subscription to the College of Charleston Magazine

Connoisseur ($250 - $499)

Aficianado benefits plus

· Invitation to a special event tied to a department in the School of the Arts

Patron ($500 - $999)

Connoisseur benefits plus

· Invitation to the Dean's Autumn Open House to meet members of the School of the Arts faculty and staff

Visionary ($1,000 - $2,499)

Patron benefits plus

· Invitation to the Dean's Visionary Dinner with the School's department heads and special guests

NEW Applause! ($2,500 and above)

All benefits listed above plus

· Invitation to a private Applause! celebration in the President's home featuring a special guest
· Your name featured on a plaque in The Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts


 

Click here to see photgraphs of recent School of the Arts events.