The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts 30th Anniversary Endowment
The Power of 30
Celebrating 30 Years of Creative Excellence 
For three decades, the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts has been a cornerstone of culture, connection, and creativity at St. Bonaventure University and in Western New York. As we look to the future, we invite you to become a part of a transformative journey—ensuring access to world-class programming and unforgettable experiences for generations to come.
Why an Endowment?
Your contribution to this anniversary endowment provides for the long-term sustainability of our vision. Your impact helps secure programming, performances, gallery space for the future, and more—while providing access and inspiration today. With your help, we are building a more vibrant arts community, welcoming everyone with free gallery admission and low-priced performance tickets.
$30 – The Opening Act - $30 for 30 years
“Every great performance starts with a single note.” 
Helps make ticket prices accessible to all.
Impact: Keeps ticket prices low for performances and gallery experiences.
Story: A gift that welcomes everyone. Just $30 can help keep ticket pricing low, gifting the ability to experience live performance or professional art for all. Perfect for young alumni, students, and first-time donors.
$300 – The Summer Spotlight
“Shining a light on community joy under the stars.” 
Supports summer performances.
Impact: Funds summer performance programming.
Story: Help underwrite live music and performance art to our scenic outdoor spaces and beyond—engaging families, students, and the community in creative celebration under the warm summer sun.
$3,000 – The Silver Screen Society
“Where film and fine art find common ground.” 
Funds film series inside the Quick Center's gallery spaces.
Impact: Enables curated, impactful film programming inside the Quick Center museum.
Story: From documentaries to cinematic classics, your gift brings culture, conversation, and critique into the museum space—bridging film and fine art.
$30,000 – The Curator’s Circle
“Championing new voices and bold visions in every frame.”
Supports new and rotating gallery installations.
Impact: Supports the creation of new, rotating gallery spaces.
Story: Help us reimagine space. With your gift, we can transform rooms into immersive storytelling environments that celebrate diversity, identity, and innovation in the visual arts
$300,000 – The Maestro’s Legacy
“Bringing the world's stage to our front door.”
Secures annual performances by globally touring prestigious artists such as Opus 3.
Impact: Fully underwrites an annual performance from an Opus 3-level or equivalent world-renowned artist.
Story: Elevate the region. Your gift ensures rural Western New York is on the touring map for the finest musicians, dancers, and performers in the world.
$3,000,000 – The Eternal Encore
“Because the arts deserve to be forever.” 
Establishes long-term endowment support for the Quick Center’s future.
Impact: Sustains the Quick Center in perpetuity—covering programming, operations, and innovation.
Story: A legacy of light. This cornerstone gift guarantees that the Quick Center will never dim—offering the highest level of access, artistry, and academic partnership for generations to come.
We are grateful to our many supporters whose generosity through the decades has helped keep ticket prices low while bringing such prestigious artists to our stage and galleries. Bravo to all!