PARTNERS FOR THE ARTS

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THE POWER OF PARTNERS FOR THE ARTS
- Created in 1997, Partners for the Arts is a community alliance between the Pine Belt Region, and beyond, and the arts programs at Southern Miss including Art and Design, Dance and Theatre in the School of Performing and Visual Arts, the School of Music, and the Center for Writers in the School of Humanities.
- Partners aims to promote arts education and expand access to world-class arts events and artists.
- Provides thousands of dollars annually to underwrite arts projects through its grant program funding career performances, master classes, exhibits, workshops, and lectures.
- Since its inception, Partners has raised more than $1.3 million through donations.
- Your kindhearted support directly impacts our traditions of excellence in the arts.
WE ARE THE ARTS IN PARTNERS FOR THE ARTS
The arts programs at Southern Miss including Art and Design, Dance and Theatre in the School of Performing and Visual Arts, the School of Music, and the Center for Writers in the School of Humanities are grateful to Partners for the Arts.
Your kindhearted support offers opportunities to students wishing to explore uncharted territories—from performances on world stages to personalized attention through small studio study with teaching masters. By becoming a partner or renewing your partnership now, you put the art in Partners for the Arts!
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP |
Your individual or corporate membership provides funding to enhance our arts programming and much needed support to expand our arts offerings to the community. Special members-only events are held throughout the year as a “thank you” to you—our loyal members
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LEGACY MEMBERSHIP |
Permanently support the dynamic arts programs at Southern Miss by turning your annual membership into a legacy gift. Enjoy all the current Partners benefits while creating a permanent endowment for future generations. For legacy membership click here.
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EMERGING ARTISTS |
The recently established Emerging Artists Award supports student work and professionalism through meaningful $200 awards in each of the 5 arts disciplines. Become a legacy member today and allow exceptional students to pursue their dreams of artistic excellence.
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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
![]() | As the incoming dean for the new College of Arts and Sciences, I am deeply impressed by the work of our arts faculty and students and the impact of our arts programs on our university, community, state and region. A membership in Partners for the Arts directly enhances opportunities for our students to have life-changing and career-altering experiences as it at the same time provides essential support to expand our arts offerings to the community. Our arts programs, and new college as a whole, are indebted to Partners for the Arts members and look forward to continuing our Southern Miss traditions of excellence in the arts. - Chris Winstead, Dean College of Arts and Sciences |
2017-18 MEMBERSHIP YEAR IN REVIEW:
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MEET OUR EMERGING ARTISTS
The Emerging Artist Award is sponsored by USM’s Partner for the Arts to support student work and professionalism. Meaningful five $200 awards are granted annually.
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