Claire Trevor School of the Arts
Together for the Claire Trevor School of the Arts

This Giving Day, we invite you to invest in the UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts (UCI Arts) by making a gift to the Department of Art, Dance, Drama or Music. 

As the only comprehensive arts school in the University of California system, UCI Arts offers students the rare opportunity to pursue rigorous artistic training within a leading top 10 public research university. Our students are equipped to innovate, enrich the culture of our region and confidently step into emerging careers that will define the creative economy.

Last year, our UCI Arts community of alumni, parents, faculty, staff and supporters came together to make Giving Day a success. This year, let’s build on that momentum.

Your gift to Art, Dance, Drama or Music provides flexible support for the department where it is needed most. Unrestricted funding allows each department to respond to new opportunities, fund scholarships and expand the professional experience that prepares students for meaningful careers.

Magnify Your Impact with a Match or Challenge

On Giving Day, your gift — of any amount — goes further! Every match and challenge unlocks additional funding and multiplies support for our departments.

We invite you to invest in the next generation of creative leaders by making a gift to the Department of Art, Dance, Drama or Music.

What Your Gift Makes Possible

  • Expanded Access: Provide scholarships, residencies and guest artist experiences
  • Strengthened Career Pathways: Support internships and partnerships with leading arts organizations
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Support projects that bridge art, science, technology and culture
  • Enhanced Spaces: Uplift and maintain the studios, classrooms, stages and galleries essential to students’ artistic growth.


Every gift opens opportunities for students to create art at the highest level and learn from distinguished faculty. Thank you for being an integral part of this vision.

Together, we invest in the future of the Arts at UC Irvine.
 

Support creative research that pushes ideas into new forms and public conversation.

Department of Art 13th Undergraduate Juried Exhibition.

Support faculty research that explores innovate methods of creative expression and storytelling
Department of Dance production of Dance Visions 2026. Photo by Rose Eichenbaum.
  

Support the collaborative work that brings productions to life on stage and behind the scenes.
Department of Drama production of RENT. Photo by Paul Kennedy.

Help us build professional pathways and bring the masters directly into the classroom.
Masterclass for our UCI Symphony Orchestra led by Carl St.Clair in conjunction with Pacific Symphony. Photo by Will Yang.


Use #UCIGivingDay to join in the fun!
Claire Trevor School of the Arts Donor Map
Rank State Gifts
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2 HI 2
3 AA 0
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Dean Tiffany López Department of Art Match
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Dean Tiffany López Department of Art Match
Double your impact today! Dean Tiffany López has generously agreed to match up to $2,000 for every gift given to support the Department of Art at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
$20 MATCHED
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Dean Tiffany López Department of Dance Match
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Dean Tiffany López Department of Dance Match
Double your impact today! Dean Tiffany López has generously agreed to match up to $2,000 for every gift given to support the Department of Drama at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
$625 MATCHED
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Dean Tiffany López Department of Drama Match
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Dean Tiffany López Department of Drama Match
Double your impact today! Dean Tiffany López has generously agreed to match up to $2,000 for every gift given to support the Theatre Guild at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
$0 MATCHED
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Dean Tiffany López Department of Music Match
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Dean Tiffany López Department of Music Match
Double your impact today! Dean Tiffany López has generously agreed to match up to $2,000 for every gift given to support the Department of Music at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
$25 MATCHED
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School of the Arts – Ken Rohl $10,000 Match for Music
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School of the Arts – Ken Rohl $10,000 Match for Music
Your gift counts twice! Thanks to a generous matching gift from Ken Rohl, every dollar up to $10,000 will be matched to support the Department of Music.
$25 MATCHED
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School of the Arts – The Cheng Family Foundation 15 Gift Challenge
$10,000
School of the Arts – The Cheng Family Foundation 15 Gift Challenge
Every dollar counts for every Arts student! Our first 15 gifts will unlock $10,000 from The Cheng Family Foundation, in memory of Dr. Kenneth Kelley & Mary Ellen Kelley, for the Department of Music.
6 / 15 Gifts
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School of the Arts – Matt Bailey 25 Gift Art Challenge
$25,000
School of the Arts – Matt Bailey 25 Gift Art Challenge
25 total gifts will unlock a generous $25,000 from Matt Bailey for the Department of Art! Help support our Art students by making a gift to the Claire Trevor School of the Arts today!
6 / 25 Gifts
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School of the Arts – Andy Y. Young 50 Gift Dance Challenge
$30,000
School of the Arts – Andy Y. Young 50 Gift Dance Challenge
Help us rise to the challenge and unlock a $30,000 gift from Katy Young and Christopher Lee to support students in the Department of Dance. Your support helps us meet this goal!
6 / 50 Gifts
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School of the Arts – Martha Heckman and Greg Price 75 Gift Drama Challenge
$25,000
School of the Arts – Martha Heckman and Greg Price 75 Gift Drama Challenge
When we hit 75 total gifts we will unlock another $25,000 from Martha Heckman and Greg Price for the Department of Drama. Help us rise to the challenge by making a gift to the Claire Trevor School of the Arts today.
6 / 75 Gifts
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School of the Arts – Lucy Sun and Warren Felson 100 Gift Challenge
$10,000
School of the Arts – Lucy Sun and Warren Felson 100 Gift Challenge
Every dollar counts for every Arts student! Once we reach 100 gifts, we’ll unlock $10,000 from UC Irvine Foundation Trustee Lucy Sun and Warren Felson for the Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Help us cross the finish line!
6 / 100 Gifts
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Dean's Arts Board 125 Gift Challenge
$10,000
Dean's Arts Board 125 Gift Challenge
Join our community of supporters by being among the first 125 donors to unlock $10,000 from Dean’s Arts Board Chair Susan Hori for the Claire Trevor School of the Arts!
6 / 125 Gifts
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School of the Arts – Robert Peirson 150 Gift Challenge
$13,000
School of the Arts – Robert Peirson 150 Gift Challenge
Let’s keep going! 150 total gifts unlocks $13,000 from Robert Peirson for the Claire Trevor School of the Arts! Your support helps us get there.
6 / 150 Gifts
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Early Bird Challenge
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Early Bird Challenge
Donors will be chosen at random to unlock an additional $500 for the school, program or cause supported during the Giving Day Early Access Period (ends 11:59 P.M. on April 27)!
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VIA Early Bird Challenge
Event
VIA Early Bird Challenge
A special twist on our early bird challenge, and exclusive to previous Giving Day supporters! Select gifts made by previous Giving Day donors will receive $1,000 in bonus funds to the school, program or cause supported. Gifts made by previous Giving Day supporters by 11:59 P.M. on April 27 are eligible!
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1965 Challenge
$1,965
1965 Challenge
In celebration of UC Irvine's founding, the 1,965th gift will receive $1,965 in matching funds for the school, program or cause supported!
240 / 1,965 Gifts
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Match your Gift dollar for dollar!