Who We Are
As USF's creative center, the College of Design, Art and Performance provides an enriched, creative and professional environment for tomorrow’s leaders in architecture, community design, art, art history, music, theater and dance.
Steve Fessler and Randy Lord are generous supporters of USF, the college and its students, with gifts ranging from mentorship to bringing professional artists to campus. In addition to financial support, Steve also serves on the USF Foundation Board of Directors and plays an active role in connecting the broader community to our university. Steve and Randy have agreed to challenge anyone who gives by matching your donation up to $5,000.
What We Do
Imagine a world where art is accessible to all, regardless of financial means. That's our reality at the College of Design, Art and Performance. By offering free admission to all our performances and exhibits, we've broken down barriers and welcomed a diverse audience eager to experience the power of creativity. But we can't do it alone. Your support is essential in keeping our doors open to everyone who seeks inspiration and cultural enrichment.
Your Impact
The impact of your gift will continue to allow the College of Design, Art and Performance leadership to offer free performances across all campus venues, making the arts accessible to all students and our community. By attending a performance, individuals come together, think deeper, laugh harder and connect more. Your gift helps create core memories and inspire possibilities amongst those who may not have been able to attend previously, whether that's a concert, play, musical, art exhibition or lecture, Free admission allows the college to partner with other disciplines to develop new, reimagined curricula and experiential offerings, and bolster a campus-wide culture of creativity and innovation.
USF Faculty and Staff: You can give online through this campaign site, or complete this payroll deduction form (enter fund #230060, College of The Arts Deans Operating Fund) and email it to fscampaign@usf.edu.
What Your Generosity Will Do
Your generosity will help us continue to make the College of Design, Art and Performance a top performing arts institution — not just in Florida, but in the United States. By helping us ignite this spark, you ensure that the arts are woven into the fabric of life at USF and our broader community. Through this program, we are leading the way in changing the how people approach the arts and embed themselves as part of an arts ecosystem at USF.
Spread the Word
Join me in supporting the arts at USF with a gift toward our College of The Arts Deans Operating Fund at usf.to/gwcdap! A gift of any size matters and directly impacts our students. Thank you and #GoBulls!
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