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.
Join the Challenge
Make your gift to an Interior Design Fund today to help inspire the next generation of artists, designers, and creators at NAU—and help unlock the $25,000 challenge gift by Tracey and Steve Pritulsky in support of SoAD.
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 interior 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.
Your Impact at Every Level
$200–$500 Raised elevates student success by...
- Supporting competition fees, software access, student awards, and clubs.
$1,000 Raised elevates applied learning by...
- Funding career days in Phoenix or Las Vegas.
- Supporting day trips and hands-on learning opportunities at Taliesin West, Architecture Firms, and Scottsdale Design Center.
$2,000 Raised elevates annual student scholarship by...
- Providing a one-year scholarship to support tuition, materials, or required technology.
$5,000 Raised elevates mentorship & professional growth by...
- Bringing visiting designers to campus
- Supporting student conferences and special‑topic courses.
$10,000 Raised elevates transformational experiences by...
- Enabling personalized capstone mentorship, immersive industry trips (like Las Vegas Market, NeoCon, High Point Market, and others), and innovative learning tools.
On NAU Giving Day, Generous Supporters Tracey, ‘82 and Steve, ‘83 Pritulsky share why they choose to give back:
“My husband and I are both alumnae, and as someone who came through the Interior Design program, I’ve felt a strong pull to give back—in support of what it continues to offer students today and to assist a program that is in great need of support in many ways.”
- Tracey Pritulsky
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.
