Partners for the Arts
PARTNERS FOR THE ARTS
Support the Arts at Southern Miss
Partners for the Arts underwrites the arts programs at USM that are woven into our community’s vibrant core. As we return to our stages, concert halls, galleries and classrooms, our artists need you to become an active partner.
Become a Member
By becoming a member of Partners for the Arts, you can directly impact the success of Southern Miss performance ensembles and the talented students and faculty who participate in them.
From departmental activities and exhibits to once-in-a-lifetime educational experiences for students, your contributions allows Partners to continue the tradition of excellence in the arts at Southern Miss and assisting in taking these programs to the next level.
Ways to Become a Member
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.
You can join one of seven levels of membership. Membership can be paid annually or in monthly installments and portions of dues are tax-deductible.
| LEVELS OF GIVING | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| President’s Circle | $5,000+ |
| Grand Benefactor | $2,500 |
| Benefactor | $1,000 |
| Patron | $500 |
| Donor | $250 |
| Contributor | $150 |
| Friend | $50 |
75% percent of your total contribution may be designated to an area of choice. The remainder of those funds, including undesignated funds, will be applied directly to the Partners for the Arts grants program (Friends of the Arts).
| DESIGNATIONS | FUND |
|---|---|
| Friends of the Arts | 0400 (ALL DISCIPLINES) |
| Art and Design | 0270 |
| Creative Writing (Center for Writers) | 1295 |
| Dance | 1457 |
| Media and Entertainment Arts | 0062 |
| Music | 0235 |
| Theatre | 1450 |
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. The recently established Emerging Artists Award supports student work and professionalism through meaningful awards in each of the 6 arts disciplines, and are made possible thanks to the spending allocation of the PFTA Endowment.
| LEVEL | MONTHLY | ANNUALLY | LEGACY SOCIETY *Over Five Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | $416 | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Silver | $208 | $2,500 | $12,500 |
| Bronze | $83 | $1,000 | $5,000 |
Please note that 75% of your Legacy gift will support the PFTA Endowment.
Faculty or staff members of the University can set-up their membership via payroll deduction.
When you include the arts at Southern Miss in your estate plans, your impact on our students, programs and faculty will live on for years to come. There could also be tax benefits to you now.
Contact Daniel%20Barton at 601.266.6428 to discuss the planned gift that best meets your family’s goals while supporting the arts!
Your Giving at Work | 2023-24
Experience the Arts
 Friends of University Libraries is another important organization that provides essential support for the research, teaching and public service missions of USM Libraries. friendsofuniversitylibraries.com |