“Colleges of Arts and Sciences serve as the intellectual core of universities. The fine and cultural arts help transform the lives of students, alumni, and arts patrons; offering a greater understanding of what is possible. Affiliations through the arts bring new ways to engage and unite communities, helping bridge new understanding across cultures. The University of Akron is passionate about delivering the best experiences for students, faculty, and community. Our institution welcomes you to rise with us as a member of the Arts Advancement Council.”
Mitchell McKinney
Dean, Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Arts Advancement Council
Dean: Dr. Mitchell S. McKinney
Co-Chairs:
Rick Rogers and Alita Rogers
Vice Chair: Theron Brown
Secretary: Ellen Perduyn
General Members
Mark Auburn
Sandy Auburn
Bill Blair III
Catherine Good Brulport,
Steinway Hall-Akron, Inc.
Fran Buchholzer
Kara Cea,
ArtSparks
Kathy Coleman
Tom Crowley
Mary Lynn Crowley
Bill Demas
Olivia Demas
Innis Maggiore Group
Dr. John Thomas Dukes
Ted Good,
Steinway Hall-Akron, Inc.
Teresa Good,
Steinway Hall-Akron, Inc.
Louise Kuhns Harvey
Eric Jones,
Jones Group Interiors
Dennis Kleidon
Rose Kleidon
Rick Krochka,
Triad Communications, Inc.
Jay Musson
Celeste Myers
Steve Myers
Deborah Neale
Michael Pasternak
Julia Pasternak
Renee Pipitone
Guy Pipitone
Sally Read
Cyndee Snider,
Tuesday Musical Association
Eric Vaughan,
Red Point Digital
Ex-officio Members:
Executive & Artistic Director,
The National Center for
Choreography
Philathia Bolton,
Associate Professor of English,
The University of Akron
Dominic Cardarelli,
Senior Accounts Coordinator,
E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
Margaret Carlson,
Producing Artistic Director,
Verb Ballets
Shara Cocchiola,
Executive Artistic Director,
Summit Choral Society
Cathy Faye,
Executive Director of UA’s Cummings
Center for the History of Psychology
Jon Fiume,
Executive Director and CEO,
Akron Art Museum
John Garofalo,
VP Community Investment,
Akron Community Foundation
Professor of English,
The University of Akron
Tyron Hoisten,
Marketing Specialist,
Akron Black Artist Guild
Paul Jarrett,
Executive Director,
Akron Symphony Orchestra
Diane Johnson,
Co-founder, Akron Black Artist Guild
Yaron Kohlberg,
President, Piano Cleveland
Rob Lehr,
Senior Program Officer,
GAR Foundation
Heather Meeker,
Executive Director,
Summit Art Space
Marissa Glynias Moore,
Executive Director, Piano Cleveland
Nicole Mullett,
Executive Director, ArtsNow
Howard Parr,
Executive Director at
Akron Civic Theatre
Director, UA School of Music,
UA School of Dance, Theatre,
and Arts Administration
Theresa Remick,
Executive Director, Dance Cleveland
Madhu Sharma,
Executive Director,
International Institute of Akron
David Shimotakahara,
Executive Artistic Director,
GroundWorks Dance Theater
Janice Troutman,
Director,
UA Mary Schiller Myers School of Art
Elaine Tso,
CEO, ASIA, Inc.
Arnold Tunstall,
Director, University Galleries,
The University of Akron
Ann Usher,
Associate Dean,
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Sheldon Wrice,
VP of Inclusion and Equity
and Chief Diversity Officer,
The University of Akron
Membership Levels
Member’s Circle — $500
- Annual reception with President and Mrs. Miller
- Subscription to Ascent
- Recognition at all University of Akron cultural events
Supporter’s Circle — $1,000
- All previous level benefits
- Invitation for you and a guest to attend a visiting artist or lecture series of your choice
- Invitation for you and a guest to attend a dress rehearsal for a UA School of Dance or Music performance
Patron’s Circle — $2,500 ($1,000 tax deductible)
- All previous level benefits
- Flying Balcony Club membership
- Priority advance mailing lists for Broadway in Akron
Ambassador’s Circle — $4,000 ($2,500 tax deductible)
- All previous level benefits
- Concierge ticket services for the Schools of Music, Dance, and Broadway in Akron series.
- Free entrance to all Kulas Concert Series Performances
Artist’s Circle — $6,500 ($5,000 tax deductible)
- All previous level benefits
- Exclusive private luncheon with visiting guest artists and lecturers
- Four (4) Free tickets to Broadway in Akron performances of your choice
- Prominent sponsor listing for an event of your choice in any University of Akron cultural event
For more information or to join
Kasey Willener (He/Him/His)
Assistant Director of Development
The University of Akron
Office: 330-972-7520
Email: kdw53@uakron.edu