Our 8th Giving Day was a Resounding success! Thank you to all who made a gift during the day. If you missed your opportunity to give, you can still come together for uc irvine and give by clicking here!
Claire Trevor School of the Arts
Together for Claire Trevor School of the Arts

Together, let us continue to nurture an academic environment where the arts, creativity and innovation thrive.

At the UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA), our sense of an academic and artistic community is one of profound importance. It is a space where creativity flourishes, boundaries are pushed, and the power of research and collaboration intertwines to illuminate new horizons.

A testament to our impact is our celebrated faculty, students and alumni, who are recognized globally for their contributions to art, culture and industry.

Today on Giving Day, we are seeking support to help ensure that programs in art, dance, drama and music remain an essential part of a UCI education and to help us expand our community impact.  Last year, the UCI Arts community was ignited as gifts poured in from alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends nationwide making it our most successful Giving Day to date. With your help, we aim to rally our UCI Arts community once again to support the worthy artistic endeavors of our students and faculty.   
 
Your gift—large or small—makes a BIG IMPACT! Especially when you participate in one of our giving matches challenges throughout the day. Each time we complete a match or challenge, more dollars are unlocked to support the departments of art, dance, drama and music.
 
We invite you to invest in the next generation of creative leaders by making a gift to one of our four departments of excellence. 

Your support of the departments of art, dance, drama and music will support:

  • Innovative productions and exhibitions
  • Visiting artists, masterclasses, and workshops
  • Student scholarships and fellowships
  • Creative graduate and faculty research


Every dollar raised on Giving Day will directly support our students and faculty and empower them to explore new frontiers in the arts, cultivate their voices and excel in their roles both on and off campus.
 
Thank you for sharing in the belief that the arts are essential to a healthy and vibrant community. Together—in just one day—we will continue to champion the arts and the next generation of creative leaders at UCI. 
 
Follow us @CTSA_UCIRVINE to track the progress of the matching challenges throughout Giving Day. #ArtEaters



Every gift helps give our students access to the tools of creative development.

Department of Dance production of Dance Visions 2024. Photo by Rose Eichenbaum. 
 

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


Support the next generation of creative leaders by providing scholarships.
MFA acting student and Bette & Steve Warner scholar, Rachel Lykins, as Sally Bowles, in the production of Cabaret. Photo by Paul Kennedy.


Your generosity helps faculty and students further realize their innovative research.
Opening reception for the exhibition, On the Passage of a Few People through a Rather Brief Period of Time curated by Professor Juli Carson. Photo by Jeanine Hill.


Claire Trevor School of the Arts Donor Map
Rank State Gifts
1 CA 125
2 MD 1
2 NM 1
Success!
Last But Not Least!
Congratulations to Tse-Wen Chen, a current student, whose gift to Solar Car Engineering Student Group won the Last But Not Least Challenge! With your gift Tse-Wen, $1000 in bonus funds will be awarded to Solar Car Engineering, thanks to the generous support of UCI Foundation trustees Gary and Melanie Singer!
Completed
$10,000
CTSA Susan Hori 100 Gift Challenge
Help us rise to the challenge to unlock a generous $10,000 gift from Dean's Arts Board Chair Susan Hori by being one of the first 100 donors to any Department at the School!
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
CTSA Tom Nielsen 10 Gift Dance Challenge
Help us rise to the challenge and unlock a $5,000 gift for the Department of Dance from Tom Nielsen by being one of the first 10 donors to the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$17,000
CTSA Keenan Family 25 Gift Drama Challenge
Help us rise to the challenge and unlock a $17,000 gift in memory of Bobi Keenan for the Department of Drama by being one of the first 25 donors to the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
CTSA Matt Bailey 50 Gift Art Challenge
Once we hit 50 total gifts, we will unlock a generous $25,000 gift from Matt and Susie Bailey. Please help provide much needed support to our Department of Art students at Claire Trevor School of the Arts by donating now!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
CTSA Professor Emeritus Joseph Huszti 75 Gift Music Challenge
When we hit 75 total gifts we will unlock another $25,000 from Professor Emeritus Joseph Huszti for the Department of Music. Help us rise to the challenge by making a gift to the Claire Trevor School of the Arts today.
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Dean Tiffany López Department of Art Match
Double your impact today! Dean Tiffany López has generously agreed to match up to $1,000 for every gift given to support the Department of Art at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Dean Tiffany López Department of Dance Match
Double your impact today! Dean Tiffany López has generously agreed to match up to $1,000 for every gift given to support the Department of Dance at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Dean Tiffany López Department of Drama Match
Double your impact today! Dean Tiffany López has generously agreed to match up to $1,000 for every gift given to support the Department of Drama at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Dean Tiffany López Department of Music Match
Double your impact today! Dean Tiffany López has generously agreed to match up to $1,000 for every gift given to support the Department of Music at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
$10,000
Parent Power Hour 25 gift Challenge
Power Hour? How about a power 15-minutes?! Congratulations to our UCI Parent and Family community for coming together in record time to unlock $10,000 in support for Campus Organizations and Volunteer Programs! Keep the momentum going and support some of our outstanding matches and challenges below!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$1,965
1965 Challenge
Congratulations to Hilary Lapks! Your gift to Men's Volleyball just unlocked $1,965 in bonus funds for the program!
1,965 / 1,965 Gifts
Completed
Success!
Early Bird Challenge
Congratulations to Darcy Wilson-Jones (LGBT Resource Center), Katy Young (School of the Arts/Dance), Charlton Lee (Social Sciences Student Awards) and Rick Emerling (UCI Retirees Association Scholarships), for winning our Early Bird Challenge! $500 in bonus funds will be added to each of these funds in your honor!
Completed
Don't forget to share!

Questions? See our FAQ.

Or you can contact us at james.yokelle@uci.edu.