Ringling College Advancement

Congratulations! 🎓 You've mastered the ability to dream, create, and inspire. Now, take that creative superpower and show the world what you can do. The world is calling, and you are ready. Welcome to the elite club of Ringling Alumni! ✨

Mark your calendars! 🗓

We’re excited to announce our 2026-27 signature events:

TRUSTEE SCHOLAR AWARDS: Nov 4, 2026
RINGLING COLLEGE GOLF TOURNAMENT: Nov 9, 2026
GREEN LIGHT FILM FUNDRAISER: Nov 17, 2026
TOWN HALL PLATINUM RECEPTION: Dec 1, 2026
SARASOTA ART MUSEUM ART BASH: Dec 12, 2026
2027 BASCH GLASS EXHIBITION OPENING: Jan 8, 2027
AVANT-GARDE: Feb 27, 2027

See you there! ✨⛳🎭🎬🎨

Earlier this month, we honored a true visionary — our President, Dr. Larry R. Thompson — as he concludes his remarkable tenure. His leadership has fueled dreams, sparked innovation, and shaped the future of our organization. We also celebrated YOU, our incredible donors, whose generosity makes it all possible. Thank you for being part of our creative community! 🎉

DIAMOND HOUR ALERT: 9 am-10 am

This is it—we have until NOON to make our mark, but this hour is critical.

If we are one of the top two organizations to receive the most gifts between 9 am and 10 am, we unlock a $2,000 bonus prize for Ringling College of Art and Design!

Why does your gift matter?
Hear from Larkin Holmes, a sophomore Entertainment Design major, on how donor support directly shapes the student experience here at Ringling College of Art and Design. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPjKQg-zeEU].

As Larkin shares, your generosity fuels the energy and passion of our studios every single day. Whether it’s $10 or $100, your gift right now could be the one that pushes us to the top of the leaderboard.

With matching gifts from Jo Hennelly and The Patterson Foundation still in play, your impact is doubled instantly!

Don’t wait—the challenge ends at noon! Let’s finish strong for the future of art and design.

Impact starts here: https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/ringling-college-of-art-and-design

THE CLOCK IS TICKING! The 2026 Giving Challenge starts NOW!

We’re on a mission to fuel the next generation of creative leaders at Ringling College of Art and Design, and we need your help to start strong.

Why give right now?
1. Double Your Dollars: Jo Hennelly’s $25k match is live, amplifying every single gift.
2. The Bonus Match: The Patterson Foundation is matching gifts $1-for-$1 ($25 to $100 per donor)!
3️. The Fast 50: We want to be one of the first 50 organizations to reach 50 donors to unlock an extra $250 bonus!

Your support provides the tools, technology, and scholarships that help students thrive. Let’s show the world the power of the Ringling College community.

Give now at: https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/ringling-college-of-art-and-design

We are honored to share the 2027 TOWN HALL / Speaker Series lineup of fantastic speakers!

Remember, *only* members have access to the private pre-sale that takes place weeks before the public sale. If you are not yet a member, sign-up by April 30th to join the mailing list for our pre-sale. Click here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35461/production/1266972?performanceId=11772090

What a beautiful afternoon at the 2026 Ringling College of Art and Design Scholarship Luncheon! It was a reminder of what's possible when generosity meets passion.

A special thanks to all of our donors who invest in the dreams of the next generation of artists, and to those who attended and made it such a memorable afternoon. 🎨🌿☀️