We are deeply grateful to all in our community who supported the mission of Otis College of Art and Design through their generous contributions during the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

Otis College is an anchor in the cultural landscape of Los Angeles and beyond, supporting each generation of emerging artists and designers. Launched in 2020 at the start of the global health crisis, the OIE campaign supported the unexpected needs of our students, faculty and staff.

Otis College of Art and Design is a not-for-profit educational institution that thrives on the support of our generous donors. Direct your tax-deductible contribution to any department or program that you choose. Learn more about ways to give. 

Annual gifts benefit Otis College students by providing scholarships, enhancing course development, funding innovative equipment, and so much more. Your support is crucial to advancing the mission of Otis College.

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Whatever your passion, you can inspire future generations of creative leaders, thinkers, and makers with a bequest in your will or trust, or through other planned gifts like retirement accounts and life insurance policy beneficiary designations. 

Strategic philanthropy furthers our mission in meaningful ways, providing flexible funds to address the College’s greatest operational needs; scholarships for talented students who would not otherwise be able to pursue their dreams of higher education and creative professions; resources for public programs and curricular enhancements; and investments in capital expansion.

The 2020 Fashion Show & Scholarship Dinner could not take place because of the Covid-19 health crisis. If you would like to make a contribution in support of our students, faculty & staff, please consider a gift to the Otis is Essential campaign (see above).

The impact of your gift to Otis College could be doubled, even tripled.

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. Find out if your company has a matching gift program.