Performing Arts Society
About the Performing Arts Society
The Performing Arts Society includes community and university volunteers who are both patrons of the arts and who are dedicated to advancing arts programming at Western Illinois University.
PAS raises funds to support arts programming to include the Youth Performing Arts Series (YPAS), the Bureau of Cultural Affairs (BCA), and other arts-centered programming at WIU. PAS raises funds through memberships and social fundraising functions. PAS activities are governed by a board of directors and functionally falls under the direction of the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
The Performing Arts Society began in the spring of 1984 when it was clear to a small group of committed people that a united effort was needed to build a sense of pride in the performing arts for this region, to enhance the quality of life though exposure to the arts, and to demonstrate a collaborative effort to ensure the arts would always be a part of our community.
Each year, PAS hosts two social fundraising events: the PAS Gala and Silent Auction in the fall and the PAS Wine Tasting and Silent Auction in the spring. PAS also hosts receptions following many performance events.
During the 2007-2008 Academic year, PAS funded $20,000 of arts initiatives submitted by College of Fine Arts and Communication faculty and staff.
In 2008-2009, PAS will again grant $20,000 to deserving arts initiatives.
This unique collaboration will further enhance the overall quality of arts programming at WIU. PAS will also continue to posture itself to support the pending design and construction of the WIU Performing Arts Center.
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