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INDIANA UNIVERSITYHERRON SCHOOL OF ARTAND DESIGN AT IUPUI

FOR ALLWHO BRINGCREATIVITYTO OURWORLDArtists and designers are ourstorytellers and guides, helping usmake sense of the world aroundus. They enable us to imagine theunimaginable, to picture the past,present, and future—linking us to oneanother in meaningful ways. Theycaptivate us and move us forwardthrough the act of creation.If the arts are a hallmark of civil society, then a school of art anddesign is the soul of a thriving community. With your support ofthe IU Herron School of Art and Design, you have the power tofoster artistic expression in Indianapolis and all over the world.You can launch artists and designers who will improve businessand elevate culture. And you can commission creative work thatlifts society and leads us to a more beautiful tomorrow.As part of For All: The Indiana University BicentennialCampaign, we at Herron are committed to raising criticalprivate support to sustain and expand the work of artists,designers, art historians, art therapists, art educators, and otherscholars. We must provide them with the means to contribute toour culture through their expertise, intellectual capital, creativeactivity, and research. Your gift will advance the visual arts andenrich all our lives.Together, we can create a more dynamic Indiana anda better world for all.

FOR ALL WHOINSPIRETHE FUTUREGOAL #1: SUSTAIN FACULTY EXCELLENCETo fully realize their talents and potential,the creative visionaries of tomorrow must beinspired by the exceptional artists, designers,and teachers of today. We must help thesestudents follow their passion by giving themaccess to world-renowned faculty members.These expert educators merge new technologieswith traditional practices to give students fresh,unique perspectives. Today, as never before,our continued excellence depends on our abilityto attract the very best professors and supporttheir invaluable work.IT STARTSWITH YOUEndowed chairsand professorshipsare critical tools forbuilding a superiorfaculty and empoweringthem to lead research,creative activity, andprofessional developmentboth nationally andinternationally.By funding endowed chairs, you enable professors toresearch and teach through innovative exploration andentrepreneurship. You support collaborative, interdisciplinarywork that inspires creativity and links to discovery.A LASTING GIFT WITH INFINITE IMPACTJuliet King, assistant professor and director of art therapy,coordinated the “Veterans Coming Home” program on campusto demonstrate and promote the healing power of the arts.Her work has helped veterans cope with post-traumatic stressdisorder and other issues, by offering them an expressiveoutlet, engaging them in the creative process, and openingup their minds for healing. She has influenced lawmakers andservice providers, advancing the field in Indiana and across thecountry as she trains tomorrow’s art therapists.King is just one example of Herron faculty members who areleaders in their disciplines. But imagine how much more wecould do. With your help, we can overcome the consistentdecline in state funding. You can help us recruit and retain themost talented and insightful artists, designers, and scholarsand fuel their innovative work—shaping not only the arts, butall of society.“Juliet King’s focus onthe neuroscientific basisfor art therapy will helpus clarify methods foreffective art therapy,adjust treatmentstrategies and clinicalapplications, andultimately improve thelives of our patients.”— Robert M. Pascuzzi, M.D. Professor and Chair of NeurologyIU School of MedicineDepartment of Neurology

FOR ALLWHO SHAPECULTUREConsider students like sculptor Stephanie Cochran(shown at left), recent winner of a public art competitionthrough our Basile Center for Art, Design, and Public Life.Her winning sculpture will be installed as a focal point inthe CityWay YMCA in downtown Indianapolis.She says that scholarship support from Herron not onlymade her life-changing education possible, it also pavedthe way for great opportunities to transform her passionfor public art into real-life pieces that move people.EMPOWERING CREATIVE VISIONARIESCochran is just one of countless Herron graduates whohave gone on to shape our community and our culture.But a world-class education comes at a cost. And evenfor the best and brightest students, that cost is often toohigh. Merit-based financial assistance is one of the mostpowerful tools we have to attract these aspiring artistsand designers to Herron and to give them the instructionthey desire and deserve.When you join us in building student support, you createmore opportunities for deserving, talented studentsto gain access to a Herron education. You can furtherassist them by funding honors programs, mentorshipprograms, and career services that help them find theirplace in the world.Together, we can inspire and enable the next generationof creative thinkers.GOAL #2: INCREASE STUDENT SUPPORTStudents come to Herron with big dreams andbudding talent. They see a future in the arts, andthey hunger for an opportunity to share their visionwith the world. Imagine what we could inspire inthese individuals as we encourage them to dreambigger and expand their horizons. Together, we canprovide outstanding facilities and unique learningopportunities that will empower our students todo work that is captivating and revolutionary.“ By receiving scholarship support,my financial burden is lightened,allowing me to focus on the mostimportant aspect of school—mycreative development. I hope oneday I will be able to help otherdesigners achieve their goals, justas someone has helped me.”— Anthony CarranzaSophomore, Visual Communication DesignIT STARTSWITH YOUUndergraduatescholarships help ussupport the studentswho create our dynamic,highly talentedcommunity.Graduate fellowshipsand assistantshipsattract the most giftedartists and designersto Herron, where theyenhance innovativethinking and create atthe highest level.

IT STARTSWITH YOUCommunity engagementand outreach programsallow our students to shareand refine their creativeskills in real-world settings,benefiting our communityand equipping tomorrow’sartists and designers withthe experience they needto influence the world.FOR ALLWHO ENRICHOUR COMMUNITYGOAL #3: ADVANCE CULTUREIN OUR COMMUNITIESWe have a vision for a more creativeIndiana. For a place where the arts thriveand ideas and innovations are highlyvalued. To realize this vision, we mustcontinue to contribute to the fabric ofIndiana communities and beyond. Wemust create the spaces and the programswhere our citizens are encouraged toexplore the arts, inspired to create, andchallenged to dream bigger.At our Basile Center for Art, Design, and Public Life, wedraw on our unique location in the heart of Indianapolisto strengthen our city’s cultural vitality. There, we givestudents real-world opportunities and experience;they create commissioned works of art and design forclients and community partners.Your Story: Latino Youth Summit.” This first-of-its-kind summerprogram provided young adults with opportunities for culturalexpression—for telling their personal narratives and connectingwith others—to decrease symptoms of depression and to fosterresiliency. The summit was followed by monthly meetings foryouths and their parents to continue learning from the program.For instance, while she was at Herron, JoannaTanaskovich ’12 was selected to develop a featuresculpture for the Avenue, one of BuckinghamCompanies’ downtown Indianapolis neighborhoods.Her playful, interactive sculpture perfectly captures theheritage of the area and, at the same time, embodiesthe Basile Center’s commitment to innovation,discovery, entrepreneurship, and collaboration.Innovative programs like this equip Herron students withdirect experience in our communities, enabling them to takethe knowledge and perspectives they’ve gained in the classroomand have a meaningful effect in the lives of people near and far.Visual Communication Design students have partneredwith colleagues at the IU Fairbanks School of PublicHealth at IUPUI to create a program called “Your Life,However, staffing and administering these programs requiressubstantial funding from the school—beyond what is committedto sustaining our galleries, visiting artists, and other forms ofcommunity engagement. Your support will help these programsflourish, allowing even more students and citizens to benefit fromvital outreach and enriching cultural experiences.

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Yasmine Kasem ’15 is an American-Egyptian sculptor,seen at left with her piece El Qamesha El Wahida (TheLonely Cloth), which earned her the 2015 OutstandingStudent Achievement in Contemporary Sculptureaward. This work explores the perceptions of womenin the Middle East and the West and the issues theyshare. Through her art, she is opening up cross-culturaldialogues about social stigma and confronting the heavyburdens placed on women, such as those related toappearance and sexuality.It’s perspectives like Kasem’s that we look to promoteby facilitating study-abroad programs and bringinginternational thought leaders to campus. These are keyavenues by which our students can gain cultural fluencyand competency. However, these programs requiresubstantial investment from the schools, and for manyHerron students, financial need is a steep barrier tostudying abroad.FOR ALL WHOADVANCE THEARTS WORLDWIDE“The faculty and facilities gaveme the guidance and resources Ineeded to explore and develop. Butnot only that, I saw that Herrongenuinely cares about its studentsand their ability to succeed.”— Yasmine Kasem ’15GOAL #4: CREATE GLOBAL LEADERSOur nation’s future may very well dependon our ability to understand and appreciatethe various cultures around us. And at theHerron School of Art and Design, we’repreparing our students to be creativeleaders and cultural ambassadors in adiverse and highly connected world.IT STARTSWITH YOUInternational experiencesopen our students’ eyes tonew cultures, new ideas,and new opportunities forcollaboration as they shareour legacy around the globe.Your support of international study and exchange willallow more Herron students to gain the interculturalperspectives and skills they need to carry creativeexpression and scholarly work across borders, meettoday’s global challenges, and create a brighter futurefor all.“Our hope is that this experienceopens doors of knowledge andperspective and engenders anenthusiasm for understandingother cultures and seeking out theunknown. Such skill sets don’t comeeasily, and for this reason, studyabroad opportunities are all thatmuch more important.”— Anila Quayyum AghaAssociate Professor of Drawingand Foundation Studies2014 International Study Program in SpainProf. Anila Agha creates mixed-media art that exploresand comments on global politics, cultural multiplicity,and social and gender roles.