$ 742,424 raised 2,050 gifts
Jordan College of the Arts has raised $ 46,445 from 139 gifts!
Jordan College of the Arts

The Jordan College of the Arts fosters an inclusive and welcoming learning community to develop students as artist-citizens through innovative arts education, professional study, and experiential learning. 


Opportunities for support

JCA Dean's Priority Needs Fund Challenge
Experiential learning is one of the hallmarks of a Butler education. In the Jordan College of the Arts, everything we do is experiential from the classroom to the stage. In addition, as a standard part of collegiate arts education, performances by and master classes/workshops with internationally acclaimed artists and scholars expose students in the arts to current trends in artistic practice through the JCA Signature SeriesThis year, gifts to the JCA Dean’s Priority Needs Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,500 to support the Signature Series thanks to the generosity of Edward & Beth Valdettaro. 

JCA Annual Scholarships
Gifts to the JCA Annual Scholarships Fund provide critical support for students pursuing a degree in the arts at Butler. This support is important not only for ensuring a Butler education is within reach for students regardless of their financial circumstances but also enables JCA to continue recruiting high caliber talent in art, arts administration, dance, music, and theatre. As one of the most externally facing colleges of the University, JCA is committed to both excellence and access in fulfilling our duty of developing students as artist-citizens. 


Your support for the Jordan College of the Arts ensures that the transformative power of the arts is amplified through the enthusiastic efforts of our students. Thank you!


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Rank State Gifts
1 IN 98
2 IL 16
3 NY 4
$5,000
School of Music Challenge
The results are in, and it’s music to our ears! With over 25 gifts to the School of Music, we have officially unlocked an additional $5,000 in support. These funds will provide vital resources for our Opera Workshop productions, guest artist series, and the beloved Rejoice! holiday concert, while also helping our students travel to world-class festivals. A sincere thank you to our anonymous donor and to everyone who performed their part by giving today!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$20,000
McAlister Pointe Shoe Fund Challenge
Encore! Thanks to our community reaching the 20-gift milestone, we have officially unlocked $20,000 for the Susanne McAlister Endowed Fund for Pointe Shoes. This incredible support ensures our dancers have the essential resources they need to excel on stage. A heartfelt thank you to Butler Board of Trustees member Susanne McAlister for her vision and generosity in supporting the artistry of our students!
20 / 20 Gifts
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Match
JCA Dean's Priority Needs Fund Challenge
Thanks to the JCA community, we have successfully met the match and unlocked $2,500 for the JCA Dean’s Priority Needs Fund. These funds will directly support the JCA Signature Series, ensuring our students continue to learn from and perform with internationally acclaimed artists and scholars. A special thank you to Edward & Beth Valdettaro for their generosity in fueling the experiential hallmarks of a Jordan College of the Arts education!
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2
Match
Student Etiquette Dinner Matching Gift Challenge
Dinner is served! We are thrilled to announce that the Department of Arts Administration has met its challenge, unlocking the $2,500 match provided by a generous anonymous alumnus. Because of your sponsorships and gifts of all sizes, the costs for our 40+ students to attend this essential professional development experience are now fully covered. Thank you for investing in our students' future and helping them build the skills to lead in the arts!
$2,500 MATCHED
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$100,000
Make a BOLD Move! Good Dawgs give back!
We did it Dawgs! Thanks to your generosity we were able to unlock $100,000 for student scholarships. Thank you to everyone for helping to fund this challenge.
2,026 / 2,026 Gifts
Completed
Success!
First-Time Donor Challenge
Thanks to our newest donors, we have successfully met the matching challenge, unlocking $20,000 for the Butler Fund for Student Scholarship. By making their first-ever gifts to various areas across campus, our new donors triggered a dollar-for-dollar match that doubles the impact for student financial aid. A special thank you to Deborah Fretz ’70 for her vision in welcoming new supporters and for her incredible investment in our students' success!
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