Visual Arts
From studying Monet to screen printing, glass blowing to papermaking, every student is an artist at Prairie.
On any given day, students at Prairie can be found with paint brushes dipped in acrylic paint, shaping clay tossed onto a potting wheel, wielding a blow torch to create glass beads, or using multiple mediums to bring a 3D piece to life. Visual Arts add vibrancy to the Prairie experience, placing an emphasis on the value of originality and creative expression.
Offering a robust arts program requires a substantial financial commitment. Your gift to the Visual Arts Department allows for the highest quality instructors, curriculum and resources, and supplements everything in the department’s yearly budget.
Gifts to Visual Arts supports all aspects of the art program including:
- Glassblowing program with on-site kilns
- Materials
- Acrylic Paint
- Cameras for photography and videography
- Screen Printing materials
- Submissions into art competitions
Leadership Giving
If you are interested in directing a larger gift to the Visual Arts Departments that supports Prairie’s commitment to excellence, please contact Callie Atanasoff, Director of Philanthropy and Engagement.
Leadership Giving
If you are interested in directing a larger gift to the Visual Arts Departments that supports Prairie’s commitment to excellence, please contact Callie Atanasoff, Director of Philanthropy and Engagement.
A Lifetime of Impact
The impact you hope to have on Prairie can determine the type of gift you’d like to make. Below are two options that ensure our school can operate for years to come, and allow you to leave a legacy of support for Prairie.
Endowed Gifts
Prairie’s endowment operates like a long-term savings account, where the school uses a portion of the interest to fund daily operations, faculty development, and scholarships. The endowment is a critical part of Prairie’s past, present, and future stability. Our annual budget incorporates endowment income as a key piece of our overall revenue.
Gifts or pledges of any size may be made to the general endowment; with a gift or five-year pledge at $25,000 and more, a donor may choose to create a named fund with their contributions, which can be made at any point in the year using a variety of gift vehicles – from cash to appreciated securities.
Endowed Gifts
Prairie’s endowment operates like a long-term savings account, where the school uses a portion of the interest to fund daily operations, faculty development, and scholarships. The endowment is a critical part of Prairie’s past, present, and future stability. Our annual budget incorporates endowment income as a key piece of our overall revenue.
Gifts or pledges of any size may be made to the general endowment; with a gift or five-year pledge at $25,000 and more, a donor may choose to create a named fund with their contributions, which can be made at any point in the year using a variety of gift vehicles – from cash to appreciated securities.
Planned Gifts
Many supporters of the school have named Prairie as a beneficiary of their will or estate plan. There are a variety of ways to do this, many of which are low- or no-cost. If TPS is already a part of your estate plan, please let us know so that we can express our gratitude; if you want to learn more about exploring this option, please contact Callie Atanasoff, Director of Philanthropy and Engagement.
Planned Gifts
Many supporters of the school have named Prairie as a beneficiary of their will or estate plan. There are a variety of ways to do this, many of which are low- or no-cost. If TPS is already a part of your estate plan, please let us know so that we can express our gratitude; if you want to learn more about exploring this option, please contact Callie Atanasoff, Director of Philanthropy and Engagement.