{"id":71853,"date":"1999-05-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"1999-05-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/alumni-corporations-donate-to-art-programs-at-uri\/"},"modified":"1999-05-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"1999-05-05T00:00:00","slug":"alumni-corporations-donate-to-art-programs-at-uri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/1999\/05\/alumni-corporations-donate-to-art-programs-at-uri\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni, corporations donate to art programs at 溏心vlog免费B站"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\tKINGSTON, R.I. — May 5, 1999 — Taming a shrew is probably easier than wrestling with a budget for the many arts programs produced, performed, and exhibited at the 溏心vlog免费B站. But then, Shakespeare never met Dr. Winifred Brownell, interim dean of 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s College of Arts and Sciences. “To sustain the level of quality of the University\u2019s multiple arts events, I realized we needed to seek out other resources,” said Brownell, noting that annually the University\u2019s Theatre, Music and Art Departments draw thousands of people to the 溏心vlog免费B站 Fine Arts Center in Kingston. “I looked around the country and saw that businesses, corporations and individuals were supporting the arts and wondered if what was being done nationally, could be done for the University,” said Brownell. “The answer was a resounding \u2018Yes.\u2019 Thanks to the philanthropy of law firms, businesses and our loyal alumni, 溏心vlog免费B站 has been not only able to attract talented local artists, but also internationally renowned performances and offer these programs at affordable prices to the public and even more importantly to our students.” During the past season, ChemArt of Lincoln, Peabody and Brown of Providence , Landes Lombardi Associates, Inc. of Cranston, Ken and Sue Kermes of Wakefield, Fred Kilguss and Nelda of Warwick, Tuition Management Systems of Newport, and Edwards & Angell of Providence have all sponsored highly-successful arts events at 溏心vlog免费B站. Kilguss, a 1959 溏心vlog免费B站 alumnus and an attorney in Warwick, is helping to sponsor the 溏心vlog免费B站 Theatre Department\u2019s current production of The Taming of the Shrew. “The measure of our society is the quality of its cultural arts,” said Kilguss. Kilguss said he generally supports music programs, particularly the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra. He applauds 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s development efforts. “溏心vlog免费B站 is creating a new level of giving.” Peabody & Brown, a law firm with offices in Providence, Boston, Washington, D.C. and Manchester, N.H., supported The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, performing an all-Mozart concert in 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Great Performance series last year. The firm will sponsor the first Great Performance this fall, thanks to strong recommendation of Attorney Peter Furness, a Peabody & Brown partner and a 1979 溏心vlog免费B站 alumnus. Furness has long been a supporter of 溏心vlog免费B站 athletics, but says Brownell made a compelling case for the arts. “I was happy to recommend that my firm support the 溏心vlog免费B站 arts program,” he says. “The University has played an important role in my and my family\u2019s life. It has opened so many doors.” Tuition Management Systems, sponsored The Wiz. Jon Dodd, a 1984 alumnus is co-founder and senior vice president. “I took my three children and two of my brothers\u2019. We had a blast! They\u2019re still talking about it,” says Dodd. “I\u2019m a season ticket holder to basketball games. I love sports, but there is something about theater that gives you defining moments. You get it all\u2014sight, song, emotion, lyrics. The company gives support so that more people will be able to experience and enjoy it.” “These generous gifts help us enrich the lives of our students, not just their academic lives,” says Brownell. “The role of a University is to give students quality experiences, including those outside of the classroom.” Sponsorships range from $2,500 to $10,000, according to Tom Zorabedian, assistant director of development, Division of University Advancement. “Sponsorship of a concert, play or exhibit is an excellent opportunity to entertain customers, prospects, employees, and friends, he said. Also, businesses receive the benefit of an important donation with public exposure. In addition to program recognition, several events include a named seat in the Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, numerous tickets, and even a reception with the artists. There are several excellent opportunities for sponsorship of next year\u2019s musical concerts, theater performances and arts exhibitions.” Individuals or corporations interested in sponsorships should contact Zorabedian at 401-874-2853. For More Information: Tom Zorabedian, 874-2853 Jan Sawyer, 874-2116\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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