
COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
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Get to Know Us
With every breakthrough we make, every spike we see in enrollment and every stride we hit in graduating more students in less time, we surpass our own standards. Still, our values and commitments never change: You come first.
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About the College
Established in 2016, the College of the Arts at Georgia State University is a destination for students who want to unlock and enhance their creativity with a serious arts education in Atlanta’s vibrant downtown setting. Its mission is to inspire and empower students and faculty to excel in arts creation, scholarship, pedagogy and entrepreneurship. The college includes the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design, the School of Film, Media & Theatre and the School of Music, and in-part with the Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII).
When you give to the College of the Arts, you are helping us offer competitive scholarships to the brightest and most talented students, recruit and retain a stellar faculty and support artistic and scholarly opportunities for students and faculty who travel worldwide to perform, exhibit and conduct research.
Our students will be the artistic leaders of tomorrow.
Funding Priorities
Student Success
Increase scholarship and fellowship for undergraduate and graduate students to allow them to complete their arts education by bridging financial gaps.
Faculty Excellence
Establish endowed faculty positions to recruit and retain the best faculty.
Fund for the College of the Arts
Meet the pressing needs of students and faculty for travel to exhibitions, preformances, film shoots, etc. The fund also provides needed support for art supplies, instruments, equipment and tuition.

– Amina Daugherty (B.F.A. '19 Sculpture)
Many Ways to Give
It’s easy — and rewarding — to invest in Georgia State’s future through a private gift. You can quickly make an online gift here and now. If you prefer, Georgia State development representatives are ready to help you create a named endowment or leave a legacy gift that reflects your personal interests. They can assist, as well, with corporate and matching gifts.