Shahrbanoo Hamzeh is a student at Illinois State Univeristy pursuing a M.F.A. in studio art. Throughout her art there is a constant theme of voicing the inequality she observed while living in her home country of Iran.
Unit: Friends of the Arts
Turning passion into a voice.
Scholarship helps creative technology major Max Jones pursue his passion
To say Max Jones is passionate about music would be an understatement. The senior creative technology major has been making a name for himself within Illinois State’s live music community since he came to campus in 2016.
Support Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts students during Birds Give Back
Dollars raised during Birds Give Back may inspire a young artist through a Friends of the Arts grant or scholarship.
Friends of the Arts hosts Messiah sing-along, December 15
Come to sing or just to listen and enjoy 3 p.m. Sunday, December 15, in the Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.
Friends of the Arts Trivia Night ‘On TV,’ November 2
Save the date for this year’s Friends of the Arts (FOA) Trivia Night.
Illinois State University names College of Fine Arts and School of Art in recognition of $12 million gift from alumna
Artist and alumna Wonsook Kim ’75, M.A. ’76, M.F.A. ’78, honorary doctorate of arts ’19, and her husband, Thomas Clement, have made a $12 million gift to Illinois State in support of the College of Fine Arts and the School of Art.
Scholarship makes all the difference to theatre major from Texas
Scholarship support made all the difference for Texas native Daija Nealy ’19. The theatre major came to ISU as a freshman after having been recruited by universities across the country.
Immigration debate not abstract topic for award-winning art student
Ecuadorian immigrant and graduating senior Camila Pasquel has persevered to become an award-winning artist at Illinois State University.
Cancelled: Friends of the Arts Gala on Broadway
Celebrate art, music, theatre, and dance with the Friends of the Arts annual Gala at the Gallery on Saturday, May 18, 2019, beginning at 6 p.m. at the University Galleries in Uptown Normal.
December Redbirds on the rise
Your contributions make a difference in our students’ lives. This month, meet four students who have benefited from your support.