University Announces Gray Center for Arts and Inquiry
The center is named for Richard and Mary L. Gray, in recognition of their support of the University and dedication to the arts. Their $5 million gift to the University will support the center’s goals of enhancing education, promoting collaboration, and fostering creative innovation at the intersection of academic inquiry and artistic practice. In addition, the Gray Center will house a new fellowship program for visiting artists and scholars, with support from a four-year, $1.35 million award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.