Elevating Creativity + Excellence
Empower the future of School of Art and Design (SoAD) at NAU with your generosity on Giving Day! Your donation directly supports our School of Art and Design by fostering creativity and providing students with state-of-the-art resources.
From studio spaces to experiential learning opportunities, your contribution ensures that aspiring artists and designers have the tools they need to innovate.
Our Funding Priority
Join the Challenge: Give to an Interior Design Fund
Generous donors Tracey and Steve Pritulsky have stepped forward with a $25,000 challenge gift to support the Interior Design Fund at Northern Arizona University, creating a powerful opportunity for our community to come together and make an even greater impact.
Every contribution made to an Interior Design fund on Giving Day will help unlock this gift, directly enhancing student experiences. By participating, donors not only amplify the value of their own gift but also demonstrate a shared commitment to shaping the next generation of design professionals. Now is the moment to join in, maximize this momentum, and help turn this $25,000 challenge into lasting impact for NAU’s interior design students.
School of Art + Design Discretionary Fund
The School of Art + Design Discretionary Fund supports a wide range of initiatives, including faculty research, facility improvements, and special programs that enhance the learning environment and creative opportunities for students. Your gift helps strengthen the overall mission and growth of our school.
$1,000 Would allow for...
- Swag purchase and resale
$5,000 Would allow for...
- Additional experiential learning opportunities—like field trips—for SoAD students
$10K Would allow for...
- Minor facility upgrades
- Small tools acquisition
The Amazing Work of Art + Design Students
NAU's School of Art + Design students embody excellence. Hear the story of a recent Art Education graduate, as shared by Director of NAU's SoA+D and Associate Professor, David Politzer:
"In 2021, Hanah Nordmeyer packed her bags and left a tiny Wisconsin town of 2,000 people for Flagstaff. Why Wisconsin to NAU? Apparently, er mother suggested that Arizona might be a nice place to vacation.
Fast forward 4 years: Hanah graduated with a degree in Art Education, and this Fall she’s jumping straight into a teaching job at Heritage Middle School in Chino Valley. There was obviously a lot in between, like teaching crochet to kids at Wee Scotty (a Flagstaff fabric store and sewing school),student teaching at Flagstaff High and Mount Elden Middle, and doing demonstrations at the Arizona Art Educators Association Conference, all while developing a broad creative skill set with future middle school art students in mind.
For her exceptional academic performance and her impressive extracurricular achievements, Hanah was recognized as the SoA+D’s Outstanding Senior."
Thank You for Your #AxeofKindness
With your support, we provide hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for artistic exploration. Your contribution helps us empower aspiring artists to innovate, create meaningful work, and contribute to the rich cultural tapestry of our community.
Join us in creating an environment where imagination is nurtured, skills are honed, and artistic visions come to life. Together, we can build a foundation for artistic excellence and inspire the next generation of creative leaders.
