{"id":23381,"date":"2023-12-02T21:08:07","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T02:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/?p=23381"},"modified":"2023-12-02T21:08:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T02:08:07","slug":"tusculum-university-holds-gala-to-thank-donors-to-the-arts-programs-and-share-what-is-possible-with-additional-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/news\/2023\/tusculum-university-holds-gala-to-thank-donors-to-the-arts-programs-and-share-what-is-possible-with-additional-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Tusculum University holds gala to thank donors to the arts programs and share what is possible with additional support"},"content":{"rendered":"

GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 Tusculum University<\/a> recently celebrated its arts programs with a gala that enabled donors to learn firsthand how their gifts have enhanced offerings on campus and how additional funds would further strengthen them.<\/h3>\n
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Left to right, Wess duBrisk, Marilyn duBrisk and Clem Allison share a moment together at the gala.<\/p><\/div>\n

Tusculum\u2019s Center for the Arts, an umbrella department for all of the university\u2019s arts programming, showcased multiple programs through presentations during the Wednesday, Nov. 29, event in Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Center. Adding to the ambience were a delightful performance from the brass choir of the Tusculum University Community Band, a dance from Central Ballet and piano accompaniment.<\/p>\n

As Dr. Scott Hummel, Tusculum\u2019s president welcomed guests, he shared his thrill at being part of this special occasion.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am excited to show off a lot of what our students are able to accomplish at Tusculum,\u201d Dr. Hummel said. \u201cThe breadth and the depth of the various arts activities at Tusculum are impressive. One of the things I particularly appreciate about the arts at Tusculum University is the active and experiential role our students play in all of the arts programs.\u201d<\/p>\n

He highlighted the financial impact of Tusculum on Greene County and the rest of East Tennessee — $58.3 million annually \u2013 from a variety of activities that take place at the university.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut what we cannot forget is the incredible cultural artistic impact that the university has in Greene County and in our area,\u201d Dr. Hummel said. \u201cIt\u2019s not just in art and theater, but the presentations showed how broad that cultural impact is. The arts are richer here because of Tusculum University. Greene County really punches above its weight in talent because of the art programs at Tusculum University that have been here for decades. We\u2019re proud of the influence we have. The arts are a core part of our mission.\u201d<\/p>\n

Programs that made presentations at the gala were theater, art and design<\/a>, music<\/a>, communication<\/a>,\u00a0Tusculum Arts Outreach<\/a>,\u00a0museums<\/a>, The Tusculum Review<\/a>\u00a0and the Center for the Arts. The presenters were faculty, staff and students, who shared the many strengths and accomplishments of the arts programs.<\/p>\n

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Tusculum students Josie Norton, left, and Todd Wallin, take time for a photo at the gala.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Erin Hensley Schultz, right, Tusculum\u2019s costume director, and Steve Schultz, director of Tusculum Arts Outreach, speak during the gala.<\/p><\/div>\n

These include the design of murals, shooting footage for a documentary for a documentary that aired on a local PBS station and debate team awards. Other achievements are the publication of The Tusculum Review, the university\u2019s international literary journal, and Sit Lux, a publication entirely produced by students.<\/p>\n

Arts Outreach highlighted the Tusculum Young Actors Studio, which serves 68 students from elementary school through high school and homeschool groups with theater lessons and games. This program also provides theater education and workshops and the free provision of costumes to nonprofit organizations, churches and schools that need them. In addition, Tusculum presents multiple theater productions each year.<\/p>\n

Wayne Thomas, executive director of Arts Outreach and dean of the College of Civic and Liberal Arts, made it clear theater remains dear to Tusculum.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese productions, which are amazing, aren\u2019t going away,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019re going to continue to have professional quality work. We\u2019re going to train young people, whether it be art students or your children, and continue Marilyn duBrisk\u2019s legacy of literacy and communication. We\u2019re going to do right by our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Among the needs that were highlighted were networking and industry mentoring for students, enhanced equipment, marching band uniforms of varying sizes, musician chairs and racks, an equipment truck, additional instruments, financial support of competition entry fees, building maintenance for historic buildings, underwriting of programs and continued presence at campus events.<\/p>\n

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The brass choir performs before as guests arrive for the gala.<\/p><\/div>\n

Dr. Hummel thanked audience members who have supported the university with their financial gifts and their presence at events. He noted the university has so much more it can accomplish.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need your continued support,\u201d he said. \u201cIt is vital \u2013 not just for the support and education of our students, not just so we can put on this kind of programming but also so that we can continue to have this type of impact in all of these various ways on our community. Your support of the arts at Tusculum is not just a donation or philanthropy but also an investment in our students and an investment in the quality of life of Greene County.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to current donors, Tusculum invited community members who have not yet contributed at this juncture but might see the value in in supporting these valuable arts initiatives.<\/p>\n

Edward Roberts, Tusculum\u2019s vice president of institutional advancement, described the stories shared by the departments as a colorful and strong tapestry. He told those in the audience that he was grateful for their decision to be part of that story and their attendance at this gala.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we go further down the road, we want to invite you continue with this journey,\u201d Roberts said.<\/p>\n

One of the gala attendees was Rhonda Humbert, who previously served as the general manager of the Capitol Theatre in Greeneville. She appreciates the variety of Tusculum\u2019s programs and feels a lot of people do not realize how much outreach Tusculum conducts, not just in the arts. She believes the university impacts the community, particularly with its quality theater programs.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s community, and it brings in tourism dollars and brings people from all over,\u201d Humbert said. \u201cI felt very interested in what was happening at the university. I\u2019ve watched several shows here, and it\u2019s some of the best.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Left to right, Gracie Weems, Rouja Green and Patience Salisbury planned the gala.<\/p><\/div>\n

Another guest was Russell Girton. He has two daughters, who are 10 and 12 years old and extremely active with the Tusculum Young Actors Studio. He said that is the primary way he and his wife, Kristin, have become engaged with the university. In addition, Kristin Girton has performed in and taken photographs for Tusculum productions. The couple also come to other university events.<\/p>\n

The Girtons relocated to Greeneville for his employment and fell in love with the community. He said Tusculum was a big part of developing that affection. He hopes the university\u2019s arts program continues to grow and develop.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor a small community like this to have a university adds a lot of diversity to the town,\u201d Russell Girton said. \u201cWe come to all of the theater performances even when my wife is not in them. It\u2019s always good to see the students and the community mingling. Having a facility like this is very unique for a small town. We moved here because of the small-town feel, but It\u2019s nice to have Tusculum here to get that arts exposure, especially to be able to bring the girls to a lot of the shows.\u201d<\/p>\n

The lead group that put together the gala was the Service Learning in the Arts class taught at Tusculum by Rouja Green, director of the Center for the Arts. Students Patience Salisbury, Gracie Weems and Mattie Vincent played major roles in gala planning.<\/p>\n

More information about the university is available at www.tusculum.edu<\/a>. Green is available at rgreen@tusculum.edu<\/a> to answer further questions about the Center for the Arts. The Office of Institutional Advancement is available at 423-636-7303.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 Tusculum University<\/a> recently celebrated its arts programs with a gala that enabled donors to learn firsthand how their gifts have enhanced offerings on campus and how additional funds would further strengthen them.<\/h3>\n

Tusculum\u2019s Center for the Arts, an umbrella department for all of the university\u2019s arts programming, showcased multiple programs through presentations during the Wednesday, Nov. 29, event in Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Center. Adding to the ambience were a delightful performance from the brass choir of the Tusculum University Community Band, a dance from Central Ballet and piano accompaniment.<\/p>\n

As Dr. Scott Hummel, Tusculum\u2019s president welcomed guests, he shared his thrill at being part of this special occasion.<\/p>\n

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