Launch Creative Careers. Ignite Tomorrow’s Vision.
Your support is the catalyst for a new era of creativity—fueling visionary artists who will challenge boundaries, spark innovation, and reshape the cultural horizon. With every gift, you empower fearless creators to lead us boldly into a future rich with possibility, meaning, and transformative power.
- 437+Students Supported Annually
- $1.45Min Scholarships Awarded Annually
- 500+Student Performances, Productions, & Exhibitions Annually
- 164Individual Endowments
Ways to Transform Lives Through the Arts
Make an immediate impact by funding specific programs that ignite your passion or join our vibrant Friends communities for deeper connections and exclusive access to the creative process.
Direct Impact Giving
Fund the programs that inspire you most. Every dollar goes directly to student success, faculty excellence, and creative innovation in the programs you choose.
Support the ArtsDean’s Excellence Fund
Support cross-disciplinary innovation, emergency student assistance, and college-wide initiatives that benefit all our creative programs.
Learn MoreFriend Communities & other opportunities
Become part of Houston's most interconnected arts community. Get behind-the-scenes access, meet the artists, and help shape the future of higher education in the arts.
Participate by joining the Advisory Board or make a gift to support exhibitions and public programming at the contemporary art museum of the University of Houston.
Learn MoreMake a gift to support acquisitions and educational programming in the home of the University of Houston’s art collection.
Learn MoreWAYS OF GIVING
Create a lasting legacy that supports students for generations to come. With a gift of $50,000 or more, you can establish a permanent scholarship fund, where the principal invested and annual earnings provide ongoing support for students year after year. Name it for your family, company, or in honor of someone special. It’s a meaningful tribute that endures and grows over time, helping future students meet their aspirations.
Sustain the creative work that brings our campus and community to life. With a gift of $50,000 or more, you can create an endowed fund that provides ongoing support for performances, exhibitions, residencies, and academic programs across KGMCA. Your investment helps bring renowned artists, compelling works, and impactful experiences to students and audiences alike. A named fund offers a lasting way to celebrate your passion or honor someone meaningful to you.
Make an immediate difference with flexible support that addresses today's most urgent needs. Your annual gift funds scholarships, special projects, and emerging opportunities across the college. Designate your gift to any specific department, program, or the Dean's Excellence Fund for college-wide priorities and student support.
Give the college maximum flexibility to place resources where they're needed most. Unrestricted gifts allow us to respond quickly to opportunities, support students in crisis, fund innovative initiatives, and invest in equipment and supplies that enhance the learning experience.
Double or triple your impact through your employer's matching gift program. Simply complete your company's matching gift form and submit it with your donation. Contact your HR department to see if your organization participates. The matching funds will follow your original gift.
Honor an individual or family with a naming opportunity or planned gift. Create a lasting legacy through memorial funds or estate planning that ensures your values continue to shape future artists and performers.
I am so grateful for the scholarships I received from the University of Houston! Without their support, I would not have the opportunity to explore, innovate, and grow alongside many other talented students. Being part of the UH community has positively impacted my education through opportunities to last a lifetime.
— Donald Rabin, Masters in Arts Leadership
Events That Inspire
Experience the vibrant community that makes the McGovern College so special through our signature fundraising events. From intimate artist receptions to our grand College Gala, each gathering brings together arts supporters, students, faculty, and Houston's creative and cultural leaders.
Join us at the annual Moores School Luncheon for world-class student performances, celebrate at our elegant College Gala featuring all our programs, or connect with visiting artists at exclusive gallery openings with behind-the-scenes access.
Every event combines exceptional artistry with meaningful support for scholarships, faculty excellence, and innovative programs. Whether you prefer intimate conversations or grand celebrations, our events create lasting memories while making a lasting impact.
FRIENDS WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN
Friends of Moores
Celebrating a Legacy: Sharon & Robert Lietzow's Enduring Impact on Music
From early musical ambitions to festival pioneers, the Lietzows' influence resonates through 34 years of the Texas Music Festival.
Friends of Moores
Unlikely Inspiration: Tiny Visitor Sparked a Tale of the Moores School of Music
A surprise visit from a tiny mouse inspired UH students to create a children’s book—now a beloved fundraiser at the Moores School of Music.
Friends of Moores
UH College of the Arts Recipient of $20 Million Gift From John P. McGovern Foundation
College to be Renamed the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts
Friends of Moores
Lizzo Gifts ‘Sasha Be Flooting’ Scholarship
$50,000 Scholarship for MSM Student
Make Your Mark in the Arts
Join our community of visionary supporters who understand that investing in arts education means investing in Houston's cultural future and the creative leaders of tomorrow.