Giving
Why Give to ArtCenter?
You can be a catalyst for creativity, innovation and transformation. Your generous donations directly empower the next generation of visionary artists and designers, equipping them with the skills and opportunities to shape a better world.
Every gift you make—whether to the ArtCenter Fund, a specific program, or a scholarship—creates life-changing opportunities for our students. Your generosity allows aspiring creatives to pursue their passions, push boundaries and turn bold ideas into reality.
Thank you for being a vital part of our community and for making a lasting impact on the future of art and design.
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Your Donations Make a Difference
Your generosity has a profound effect. It shapes our beloved institution and provides our students with opportunities to learn, grow and impact the future.
ArtCenter Fund
Your unrestricted gift to the ArtCenter Fund allows the College to make the most impactful use of your generosity, responding to the most urgent needs and opportunities. With unrestricted funds, we can allocate resources where they are needed most, ensuring our mission continues to thrive.
ArtCenter Scholarships
Your support for scholarships empowers aspiring artists and designers to pursue and complete their ArtCenter education, breaking down financial barriers and unlocking their full potential.
ArtCenter Student Resilience Fund
Your donation to the ArtCenter Student Resilience Fund offers a lifeline to students facing unexpected financial challenges, enabling them to remain focused on their studies and achieve their academic goals.
Mail your donation
ArtCenter College of Design
Attn: Office of Development
1700 Lida St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Make a Gift of Stock and Wire Transfer
Make a new gift, or a payment toward your pledge, with an easy electronic transfer.
Donor Advised Funds
A donor advised fund (DAF), which is like a charitable savings account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to ArtCenter and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact, or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts.
Give through a Payroll Deduction (ArtCenter Faculty and Staff)
Your work is the foundation of everything we do on campus. Build on it with an easy payroll deduction.
Give through an Employer Matching Program
Ask your employer if they can support ArtCenter with a matching gift. Many employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please enter your employer's name below. If your company offers a matching gift, please fill out the company form and send it to us along with your donation to increase the impact of your gift.
For any additional gift inquiries
For any other gift donation inquiries, please contact the Development Office:
Phone:
626 396-4216
Email: giving@artcenter.edu
Mailing Address:
Art Center College of Design
Attn: Office of Development
1700 Lida St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Effective January 1, 2025, 8% of each donor gift made to a restricted fund will be allocated to the ArtCenter Fund providing critical unrestricted support to sustain the College’s ability to achieve our mission and drive innovation in art and design education. Read our Frequently Asked Questions and the full Gift Administrative Fee Policy to learn more.
Advancement Leadership
We have a responsibility as creatives to help the world solve its greatest problems.
Karen HofmannPresident, ArtCenter College of Design
This scholarship has been a blessing and motivates me to create more. It gives me hope, drives me to do better for my sake, and for the ones I love. I am truly appreciative of your generosity.
Leilauni Acevedo (Illustration)The Bruce Heavin and Lynda Weinman Endowed Scholarship Recipient
ArtCenter100 is an inspiring community of philanthropists dedicated to supporting emerging artists and designers through scholarships.
