Support and enhance the arts at NSU and enjoy exclusive benefits and privileges by becoming a Donor, Friend, Patron or Benefactor.
As we enter the 2024-25 academic year, I want to thank you so much for your support of our program. Northern State University’s School of Fine Arts enjoys a much-deserved reputation as the premier arts destination in our region. This is reflected in the community’s deep sense of pride in our accomplishments, as well as a tradition of achievement from our faculty and students. Additionally, we embrace the arts as a source of resilience, expression, and revitalization.
One of the newest centerpieces of this vision is the Molded Fiber Glass South Dakota Art Pavilion, shown on the cover of this brochure. Located directly east of Spafford Hall on the NSU campus, this space will showcase 3D artwork of NSU art students, faculty, and visiting artists. It will also provide visitors and passers-by with a view of the artists’ creative processes. Originally launched in 2019 with a generous $30,000 gift from the Molded Fiber Glass Foundation, the project recently benefitted from an additional $67,000 of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, approved for this specific use by the United States Department of Education. The pavilion is part of the School of Fine Arts’ mission to align our facilities with a more modern and collaborative curriculum, and create new learning experiences for our students.
To support these creative activities, we recently opened the new NSU Moving-Imagery Lab and Podcasting Studio, and will soon complete the new NSU Cinematic and Auditory Virtual Environments Lab. These transformative facilities and collaborative degree options are unique in South Dakota, and bring our art, theatre, and music students together in unparalleled ways.
I am proud of NSU’s commitment to providing a superior education in the visual and performing arts, where students develop their talents, refine their passions, and ultimately become leaders in their chosen fields. Now more than ever, we have created an academic environment that encourages students to explore a multitude of artistic opportunities, wherever their talents lead them. Truly, our students do it all!
As you peruse this booklet, I hope you enjoy the chance to review the past year in photos, preview the exciting 2024-25 season, and consider contributing to the School of Fine Arts’ growing base of support. As always, I look forward to sharing and celebrating our bright future with you.
Warm regards,
Dr. Kenneth O. Boulton
Dean, School of Fine Arts
Friends of the Arts/NSU Members
We are grateful for the following supporters of the Friends of the Arts/NSU membership group. Their generosity benefits the educational and programmatic resources available to the entire NSU School of Fine Arts.
Sponsor Level
Annalee Boulton
Kenneth Boulton and JoAnne Barry
Dacotah Bank
Zach and Amy Flakus
Erin and David Giovannini
John Holstad
Howard Memorial Fund
Harvey and Cynthia Jewett
J.R. and Lola Klein
Grant and Marcia Manhart
Pizza Ranch, Aberdeen
Carlyle and Sheila Richards
Neal and Teresa Schnoor
Elena Wilson and Christopher Stanichar
Benefactor Level
Francis Aldinger
Darci Bultema and Michael Skyles
Skip and Betty Clay
Connie Eitzen
Donald and Linda Erlenbusch
Wayne and Donna Fischer
Robert and Erin Fouberg
Kessler’s, Aberdeen
Brenda and Alan Lanphere
Arlin and Karine Myrmoe
Arthur and Maggie Russo
Gerald and Kathleen Skyles
Michael and Martha Wanous
Robert and Lorene Webb
William and Mary Ann Wieland
Patron Level
Stacy and Cary Bauer
Blake Day
Rosemary Des Camps
Jean and Paul Dutt
Wesley and Arlene Elliott
James and Kay Fischer
Linda and John Fritz
Patty Kirkpatrick
Michael and Sandra Levsen
Jim and Vicki Lust
Roger and Nila Novotny
Janis Pearson
Cheryl and Neil Schaar
Jerome Stiegelmeier
Joshua and Kaylee Van Laecken
Friend Level
Mark and Holly Engelhart
Marcela Faflak
Harry and Florence Johnson
Susan Johnston
Gregg and Barbara Magera
Carmen Meyer
Aimee and John Roy
Valerie Thomas
Roger and Joyce Torgerson
Daniel and Diane Witteman
Timothy and Amy Woods
Donor Level
Arliss Alberts
Kane Anderson
Jim and Susan Appl
Alex Barlett
Amy Beaner
Jennifer Bengs
Chad and Shannon Bergan
Julia Berger
Edward and Jean Bosanko
Dennis and Catherine Bresee
Brenda Callahan
Rhonda and Troy Carda
Linda Carlsgaard
Mic Daggett
Cynthia Finn
Marla Fogderud
Kyle French
Jean Furman
Jerome Goddard
Doris Graeber
Emily Guhin
Sharleen and Lynn Harnisch
Mary McGregor Heier
Duane and Annette Helgelien
Adam Henning
Daniel Hepper
Donald Hess
Gwen Heyd
Diane Hoines
Rebecca Holman
Marlin and Patti Hout
Kent Hyde
Duane Iwerks
Allan Jacobson
Melanie Jacobson
Corinne A. Jameson
Reid Johnson
C. Scott and Lorna Johnston
Susan and Jason Karels
Karen Kindler
James Klein
Jeffrey Kolbo
Alyson Lang
Lori and Kevin Larson
Michael Likness
Janet Locke
Clark Lunstrum
Raymond and Beverly Mack
Mary Manthei
Steven McKee
Glenn Melcher
Michelle Mennis
Audrey Miller and Ryan Clay
Kent Moeckly
Tamara Morehouse
Marla and Rodney Mosiman
Eugene Myers
Heather Nelson
Melissa Nguyen
Jared Opp
Carl and Sheryl Perry
Ronald Prasek
Mary and Andy Raile
Timothy Rickett
Daryl and Barbara Rieck
Lora and Neil Schaunaman
Cynthia R. Schick
Everett Schulz
Jeremy Schutter
John Schwab
Brian and Gretchen Sharp
Mary and Don Sieck
Kristiey Sim
Carla Sims
Jay and Kristin Tobin
Paige Tooker
Peggy and Milton Ustad
Marjorie Wagner
Kelly Weaver
Kathleen Webb
Rhonda Westman
Karen Youngman
Become a member of the Friends of the Arts/NSU!
Support and enhance the arts at NSU and enjoy exclusive benefits and privileges by becoming a Sponsor, Benefactor, Patron, Friend, or Donor.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Special Friends of the Arts/NSU Season Kick-Off in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery X
- Special Friends of the Arts/NSU Appreciation Social and Art Sale in the Barnett Center Kessler’s Champions Club
- Pre-show hors d’oeuvres socials for selected School of Fine Arts 2023-24 events
- Recognition in performance programs and on the NSU School of Fine Arts website
SPONSOR
$2,500 (individual); $5,000 (couple)
- Membership benefits
- Plus!
- The option to designate a portion of your gift ($1,500 minimum) to establishing a new named scholarship and determining the criteria for the award OR
- The option to designate a portion of your gift ($1,500 minimum) to sponsoring one of the School of Fine Arts 2023-24 season events
- Plus! Exclusive invitation to a Friends of the Arts/NSU holiday gathering at President Neal and Teresa Schnoor’s residence
- Plus! Exclusive invitation to a “meet and greet” dessert reception with acclaimed Norwegian concert pianist Oda Hjertine Voltersvik following her November performance with the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony
- Plus! Exclusive invitation to a special pre-concert reception for the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony February concert, featuring a Rogers and Hammerstein showcase
- Plus! Complimentary tickets to all 10 School of Fine Arts 2023-24 season events
BENEFACTOR
$500 (individual); $1,000 (couple)
- Plus! Membership benefits
- Plus! Exclusive invitation to a Friends of the Arts/NSU holiday gathering at President Neal and Teresa Schnoor’s residence
- Plus! Exclusive invitation to a “meet and greet” dessert reception with acclaimed Norwegian concert pianist Oda Hjertine Voltersvik following her November performance with the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony
- Plus! Exclusive invitation to a special pre-concert reception for the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony February concert, featuring a Rogers and Hammerstein showcase
- Plus! Complimentary tickets to all 10 School of Fine Arts 2023-24 season events
PATRON
$250 (individual); $500 (couple)
- Membership benefits
- Plus! Exclusive invitation to a Friends of the Arts/NSU holiday gathering at President Neal and Teresa Schnoor’s residence
- Plus! Exclusive invitation to a special pre-concert reception for the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony February concert, featuring a Rogers and Hammerstein showcase
- Plus! Complimentary tickets to your choice of seven School of Fine Arts 2023-24 season events
FRIEND
$150 (individual); $300 (couple)
- Membership benefits
- Plus! Exclusive invitation to a special pre-concert reception for the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony February concert, featuring a Rogers and Hammerstein showcase
- Plus! Complimentary tickets to your choice of five School of Fine Arts 2023-24 season events
DONOR
$50 (individual); $100 (couple)
- Membership benefits