Support the Visual Arts Center
Sustaining the Arts
Philanthropic donations sustain Visual Arts Center activities, from the annual artist-in-residence program, to student exhibitions, to unique programs and events that serve the Austin arts community, all of which provide students with hands-on educational experiences. Gifts at all levels are appreciated—from vital investment in operating expenses, to annual underwriting support, to special programmatic support through the Visual Arts Center Endowment.
Select naming opportunities are also available for a number of exhibition spaces within the Visual Arts Center. Partnerships with local businesses and organizations are always welcome to support public programming and special events.
Learn more about the various ways you can support the VAC by contacting:
College of Fine Arts Development
cofadevelopment@austin.utexas.edu
512/ 471-6468
VAC Circle
The VAC Circle is a membership group for dedicated supporters of the Visual Arts Center. Contributions commission new artworks, support student and faculty-initiated exhibitions, and fund innovative programming and unique educational experiences.
2025–26 Exhibition Support
Presenting support is provided by the Every Page Foundation, the St. Elmo Arts Residency, uni® POSCA®, and In-House International.
Major support is provided by Fusebox, the School of Design and Creative Technologies at the University of Texas at Austin, La Sabana, and Culture Resource (Al-Mawred Al-Thaqafy).
Principal support is provided by Artek, Studio Dzo, Pentagram Austin, IBM Design, Brad Abrahams, Robert T. Booker, St. Edward’s University, AIGA Austin, Suzanne Deal Booth, Design Austin, PechaKucha Austin, TED Conferences, Richard Cavendar, Jeanne and Michael L. Klien, Villa Albertine – Consulat Général de France à Houston, Steven Yanagisawa, John Newman, Sara Carter, Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, the VAC Annual Fund, and members of the VAC Circle.
In-Kind Support is provided by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Topo Chico, smartwater, Orange Cream Coca-Cola, Alienated Majesty Books, and Total Wine & More.
Founding Donors
Curtis R. and Carol O. Kayem
Ollabelle and Gary Hall
Anne Scott Ebert
Charlene Cline Marsh
Ann S. Butler
Robin and Trey Hancock
Alma C. Madden
Allison and David Ayers
Carla and Kelly Thompson
Sara and Robert Hallam
Margaret Wilson Reckling
Mary Crouch