Give now and power the future of art and justice.

Celebrating 25 years of the Institute for Diversity in the Arts.

Giving Opportunities

There are three ways to support the future of IDA.

Make a 25th anniversary gift and support IDAs core programs at the intersection of art and social action.

Join us at our Inaugural 25th Anniversary Gala in celebration of the enduring legacy and future of the arts at Stanford.

Give to the Lyric McHenry Community Arts Fellowship, a unique fellowship that funds summer internships and apprenticeships for emerging artists and arts leaders.

Photo of Adaeze Chukwuka, a 2023-24 IDA fellow
2023-24 IDA fellows cohort group picture
Photo of IDA 2023-24 co-chair Jasmin Zazaboi

Friday, May 1, 2026, 6:00 pm

IDA 25: A Soulfully Curated Affair

At The Historic Roble Arts Complex, Stanford University

Join us for our 25th Anniversary Celebration!

This festive evening, hosted by Yvette Lee Bowser ’87, Jan Barker-Alexander, Jeff Chang, and Alex Fialho ’11, invites guests into a spectacular night of award-winning performances in music and dance inside the historic Roble Arts Complex at Stanford University.

This soulfully curated evening will also showcase some of Stanford’s most beloved student groups, honoring the creative spirit that has defined generations of campus artistry.

Time & Date

Friday, May 1, 2026
6:00 pm - 11:00pm

Location

Roble Arts Complex
375 Santa Teresa St, 
Stanford, CA 94305

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Event Program

Guests will enjoy dinner, an open bar, dancing, and reflections from distinguished alumni artists who have shaped and elevated the arts at Stanford. All proceeds from this event directly support the Institute for Diversity in the Arts, celebrating 25 years as Stanford’s home for visionary creators.

6:00pm  Cocktails

6:30pm  Performances

7:30pm  Dinner + Program

9:00pm  Dancing

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Your gift supports:

Transformational courses, fellowships and public programs reaching 3,500 students and community annually
Foundational support and mentorship for 100's of visionary artists and creators a week
30 visiting and guest artists that shape Stanford each academic year.