The Fine Arts Center connects our audiences to a wide range of voices and perspectives.

The Fine Arts Center is committed to connecting our audiences to a wide range of voices and perspectives through performances, exhibitions, and educational programs. And, it is only with support from you that we are able to do this.

Help ensure that the Fine Arts Center continues to inspire people of all ages through:

our season of performances by artists who represent a variety of styles and backgrounds,
modest ticket prices that keep the arts accessible to everyone in our community,
our Global Arts program—daytime performances for K-12 school children,
Angel Tickets, providing access for those who otherwise couldn’t afford to attend,
Jazz in July, a concentrated two-week program allowing participants to study jazz improvisation with some of the nation’s best jazz educators and artists,
and free admission to the University Museum of Contemporary Art, Augusta Savage Gallery, and the Hampden Gallery.

These programs don’t exist without the generous philanthropic support of individuals and the business community. No gift is too small to make a difference in someone’s life. Thank you in advance for your support.

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The Tillis Tribute Campaign for the Frederick C Tillis Endowment for the Arts

Your gift will provide funding for all of the FAC’s programming in perpetuity and help realize Dr. Tillis’ dream of having his endowment reach $500K. 

Jazz in July Summer Music Program Scholarships

The FAC’s Jazz in July Summer Music Program hosts nearly eighty students each summer for an intensive period of study with the country’s top jazz artists and educators. Many can attend only with the help of scholarship awards from our generous donors. Your support will provide much-needed scholarship funds for aspiring jazz musicians. Talent and financial-based awards are offered.

UMCA’s Initiative to Diversify Its Permanent Collection

Your gift will support the University Museum of Contemporary Art’s (UMCA) initiative to build and diversify its permanent collection to include more works by artists of color and women artists; reflecting its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. UMCA’s permanent collection is central to the museum’s mission of object-based learning and is a stimulus for interdisciplinary teaching and learning for UMass faculty, students, and staff, as well as visitors. 

Augusta Savage Gallery (ASG)

Named in honor of acclaimed sculptor Augusta Savage and housed in UMass’ New Africa House, Augusta Savage Gallery (ASG) is a multicultural and multi-arts facility. Your gift will support ASG’s mission to promote artistic works from a broad spectrum of cultures. Exhibits are selected for their aesthetic integrity and their ability to enlighten the viewer on such issues as race, ethnicity, class, and cultural identity.

In whichever way you choose to support the FAC, please know that together, we can ensure that all generations can experience the wonders of the arts.