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.
2026–27 Exhibition Support
Support for the Visual Arts Center’s 2026–27 exhibitions is provided by Planet Texas 2050, the Every Page Foundation, the Green Fund, the St. Elmo Arts Residency, the Texas Commission for the Arts, Debbie Dupré, Jeanne and Michael Klein, C.C. Marsh, Kathleen Irvin Loughlin, Colin Doyle and Lora Reynolds, the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Texas at Austin, the Leonian Foundation, Suzanne Deal Booth, Susan Susholtz, and the Canada Council for the Arts.
Additional support is provided by the Visual Arts Center Circle Members and individual donors.
Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Topo Chico, and Alienate Majesty offer in-kind support for VAC receptions and events.
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