Visual & Performing Arts Update

FOUNDATION HIGHLIGHTS 2020-2021

CHANCELLOR’S CIRCLE

Our virtual Chancellor’s Circle Business Briefings were an incredible success with the topics covering many pertinent issues in our community. Topics for the briefings included COVID-19 Business Assistance, Financial Planning for Businesses During COVID-19, Adapting Through Change, Employment Law Update, Mentoring & Empowering Others, and an Economic Development Roundtable.

PATRONS OF THE ARTS

The Patrons of the Arts hosted wonderful virtual events including “The Addams Family: A Dramatic Concert Version.”

VIRTUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE & DONOR RECOGNITION RECEPTION

Over $286,000 in scholarships were awarded to 250 students, the first time in history that every Foundation Scholarship had been awarded. Donors had the opportunity to meet the recipients of their scholarships and hear remarks from Chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook.

ALUMNI BANNER VIRTUAL RECEPTION

Six outstanding Alumni were honored during our virtual Alumni Banner Reception. Honorees Ashlyn Carr, Jaren Gaither, Estela Hernandez, Michael Kramer, Samantha Gebers, and Fabian Trebizo II were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in their respective careers. Each alum shared stories of faculty and programs that inspired them while at COC, and highlighted the impressive contributions they have gone on to make in their professional lives. It was inspiring to hear of the enduring impact our faculty and community had on these exceptional individuals.

SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS UPDATE

The Patrons of the Arts supports the School of Visual & Performing Arts, Performing Arts Center, Art Gallery, students and faculty at College of the Canyons in order to provide needed resources, life-changing opportunities, and unique experiences for our students and community. These opportunities provided by our Patrons include masterclasses with professional artists, L’Tamid: the Genocide Remembrance Project, participation in competitions and festivals, and numerous scholarship activities and awards.

– Jennifer Smolos,

Dean, School of Visual & Performing Arts