College of Fine Arts and Communication
College of Fine Arts and Communication
As Pirates, our sights are always set on exploring new horizons. Our college’s goal is to build on its reputation as a rich and dynamic academic community where creativity, culture and ideas flourish and provide a fertile environment for the artists, educators, communicators, performers and designers of the future. We can’t do that without your support.
The unique opportunities that come with an education from ECU’s College of Fine Arts and Communication lead to life-changing outcomes. We enable students to discover their passions and prepare them for success on the world’s stage. With your help, we can continue transforming lives that transform the world.
Fine Arts and Communication Priorities
Funding priorities for quick response to emerging issues and needs across the college.
Fine Arts and Communication Beacon Scholars
Providing scholarship support for Beacon Scholars in the College of Fine Arts and Communication to recruit and maintain top students.
Art and Design School Priorities
Funding priorities across the school for quick response to emerging issues and student and faculty needs.
Art and Design School Scholarships
Providing support to the school for merit and need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Communication School Priorities
Funding priorities across the school for quick response to emerging issues and student and faculty needs.
Communication School Scholarships
Providing support to the school for merit and need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Music School Priorities
Funding priorities across the school for quick response to emerging issues and student and faculty needs.
Music School Scholarships
Providing support to the school for merit and need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Theatre and Dance School Priorities
Funding priorities across the school for quick response to emerging issues and student and faculty needs.
Dance Program Priorities
Funding priorities across the program for quick response to emerging issues and student and faculty needs.
Theatre and Dance School Scholarships
Providing support to the school for merit and need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Performing Arts Series
Funding priorities to present the best performing arts touring attractions for regional audiences and edification of students.
Carl Twarog Memorial Scholarship
Providing scholarship support for undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Art and Design with a focus area in animation/interactive design or similar.
CommCrew - Communication Alumni and Friends
An alumni and community organization for advocacy, fellowship, and financial support of the school.
Communication Study Abroad Fund
Providing needed support to students for study abroad opportunities to enhance their education.
East Carolina Marching Pirates
Supporting ECU's Marching Pirates in their endeavors as the Sound of Pirate Nation.
East Carolina Piano Festival
Brings together internationally acclaimed artists and talented young pianists for a week of concerts, masterclasses, lessons, and much more.
ECU-Loessin Playhouse and Summer Theatre
Funding for the ECU-Loessin Playhouse and Summer Theatre programs, offered annually through the School of Theatre and Dance.
ECU Shares the Arts
Provide tickets for S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series (SRAPAS) events to underserved groups in our community.
Friends of the School of Art and Design
A membership-based program that supports scholarships, programs, and projects for students and faculty.
Friends of the School of Art & Design Recruitment Scholarship
Funding scholarships to recruit and retain top students studying disciplines in the School of Art and Design.
Friends of the
School of Music
Funding scholarships to recruit and retain top students studying disciplines in the School of Music.
Friends of the School of Theatre and Dance
Funding scholarships to recruit and retain top students studying disciplines in the School of Theatre and Dance.
Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival
Funding priorities of the chamber music festival which brings internationally-renowned musicians to NC and beyond.
Jazz Studies Program Priorities
Funding scholarships for students and program priorities as deemed appropriate by the program director.
John Shearin Memorial Scholarship
School of Theatre and Dance scholarship in memory of long-time, beloved director, John Shearin.
New Music Initiative
Funding priorities of the New Music Initiative to engage the community in all phases of new music's culture.
Opera Theater
Funding priorities to bring opera to the community while training music students in the art of classic performance.
PCGHF Music Therapy Priority Fund
Established by the Pitt County Group Home Foundation (PCGHF) to provide support for the ECU Music Therapy Clinic. The fund is open to anyone who wishes to support the healing power of music and make music therapy accessible to all ages and abilities.