About Us

For more than 35 years, the Friends of the Arts has brought awareness to and raise funds for scholarships and educational enhancements within the College of Fine Arts and Communication at Lamar University. Through this support, students have access to visiting artists and scholars and gain hands-on clinical experience. In addition, faculty members are afforded the ability to enrich their careers through academic and artistic workshops and research.

The Friends of the Arts major annual fundraiser is Le Grand Bal.

To learn more about becoming a member of Friends of the Arts, or for information about participating in Le Grand Bal, please contact the College of Fine Arts and Communication at (409) 880-8137.

Become a Member

Become a member of Lamar University Friends of the Arts today!

Complete our annual membership application form and return it, along with your donation to:
Lamar University Foundation - Friends of the Arts
Box 11500
Beaumont, TX 77710

Member Benefits

As a member of the Friends of the Arts, you receive many benefits:

• An annual calendar listing all of Lamar University's fine arts events
• Invitations to special Friends of the Arts events
• Semi-annual Sights and Sounds newsletter from the College of Fine Arts and Communication

Membership Levels

• Single Membership - $25
• Family Membership - $50
• Patron of Lamar Fine Arts - $100
• Benefactor of Lamar Fine Arts - $500
• Angels of Lamar Fine Arts - $1000

Contributions are tax deductible.