Friends of the School of Art and Design
The Friends of the School of Art and Design is an annual membership program that supports student scholarships and enriches programs and projects for students and faculty. By joining the Friends, members help expand opportunities and strengthen the School’s vibrant community of artists and designers.
Our signature annual event, Potted with Purpose, takes place on the first Friday in May as part of the ArtWalk. The location for the 2027 event will be announced.
Membership runs from July 1 through June 30 each year.
There are many levels for joining 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.
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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
Board Members
Audra Cox
BA ’02
Hyster-Yale
Term — 2020-2023; 2026-2029
Whitney Fincannon
BFA ’09
Term — 2024-2027
Erika Gibson
Erika Gibson Ceramics
Term — 2023-2026
Laurie Godwin
Term — 2025-2028
Molly Holdeman
Term — 2024-2027
Nina Reed
Term — 2025-2028
Joshua Vaughan
BFA ’12
Blue Barn Design Co.
Term — 2023-2026; 2026-2029
Ex-Officio Members
Kate Bukoski
Director, School of Art and Design
Holly Garriott
SoAD Faculty Representative
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