Friends of the School of Art and Design
The Friends of the School of Art and Design is a membership-based program that supports scholarships, programs, and projects for students and faculty. As a Friend of SoAD, you will receive unique opportunities throughout the year including special access to exhibitions, unique workshops just for friends, and exclusive access to special SoAD events. Most importantly, your annual contribution helps the School recruit and retain talented students and supports the work of the faculty.
There are many ways to join and support the Friends!
Membership Levels
| Gift | Membership Level |
|---|---|
| $25 | New Alumni (graduated within 5 years) |
| $50 | Member |
| $100 | Patron |
| $250 | Benefactor |
| $500 | Leader |
| $1,000 | Director* |
*Director level automatically includes membership
in the Chancellor’s Society.
Click here to join today.
To join, click the link above and enter the amount you’d like to contribute for your Friends membership. Then follow the prompts for payment information.
You can make a one-time contribution, spread donations over time, and/or make a recurring gift. If you are an ECU employee, you can enroll in or adjust automatic payroll deduction here.
Friends of the School of Art and Design Board
If you are interested in being a board member, please let us know!
Officers
Chair
Whitney Fincannon
2025–2027
Chair-Elect
Joshua Vaughan
2025-2027
Treasurer
Holly Garriott
2025-2027
Secretary
Erika Gibson
2025-2027
Social Media
Staci Phebus & Kenda Kistenmacher
Board Members
Audra Cox
BA ’02
Hyster-Yale
Term — 2020-2023
Whitney Fincannon
BFA ’09
Term — 2024-2027
Charlotte Fitz-Daniels
BA ’02, MA ’03
Joyner Library, ECU
Term — 2021–2024
Erika Gibson
Erika Gibson Ceramics
Term — 2023-2026
Molly Holdeman
Term — 2024-2027
Kenda Kistenmacher
BA ’00
Kenda Kist Jewelry
Term — 2023-2026
Randall Martoccia
BA ’92, MA ’98
East Carolina University
Term — 2021-2024
Staci Phebus
Juniper Bay Metals
Term — 2023-2026
Joshua Vaughan
BFA ’12
Blue Barn Design Co.
Term — 2023-2026
Ryan Webb
BA ’99
Farmers and Makers Market
Term — 2023-2026
Ex-Officio Members
Kate Bukoski
Director, School of Art and Design
Holly Garriott
SoAD Faculty Representative
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