Yet in today’s fast-changing economy, too many artists struggle to find stability, recognition, and meaningful opportunities. The rise of the gig economy, shifting employer needs, and a lack of structural support make it difficult to sustain a creative life and career. Artists and designers are needed like never before, but pursuing a successful career in these fields can feel more challenging than ever.
Creative professionals shape the way we see the world through art, design, storytelling, and innovation.
When you support Lesley, you can empower us to help artists and designers excel in today’s creative economy.
Your philanthropy helps us improve access to the theoretical training, real-world experience, and interdisciplinary perspective that emerging artists and designers need in order to succeed, as well as fostering a vibrant and connected creative community that stays with them for life.
Your gift to Lesley supports:
Art & Design Partnerships
We’re committed to providing our students with real-world, practical experience that prepares them for career success.
Our art and design students can take part in internships with professional partners, including community-based organizations, design firms, and other arts institutions across Boston’s creative ecosystem. Our community studio courses are in-class internships where students use their creative skills to benefit and support local nonprofits. Your support will enable us to increase the number of class-based projects and partner-based internships we can provide, and to offer them to students earlier in their time at Lesley.
Scholarships
Your gifts allow us to offer greater financial aid to our art and design students, particularly those who are part of our partnership programs. This gives them the flexibility to pursue their passions and focus on immersing themselves in their work.
Lifelong support
Alumni of our Art & Design programs benefit from diverse resources that support them across every stage of their creative practice.
In addition to continuing education opportunities and job-placement assistance, we also provide access to on-campus labs and workspaces as well as the Alumni Artist Studio, a co-working space where alumni can collaborate, develop projects, and grow their network. With your help, we can build on the success of these programs and continue to provide creative professionals the resources and community they need to thrive.
Every gift counts
Gifts of any amount help us support students and practitioners working in a range of essential disciplines. Make your gift now, or reach out to a member of our advancement team to learn more about the crucial role you can play in helping us strengthen some of the world’s most important professions.