Lyons Arts Lab

Where Student Ideas Take Center Stage

At Colby, the Lyons Arts Lab is a multidisciplinary incubator where student creativity meets professional possibility. From a student-run fashion show at New York Fashion Week to immersive digital galleries in downtown Waterville, the lab provides the structure, mentorship, and resources for students to turn ambitious ideas into reality.

As part of True Blue, your gift directly supports this “creative think tank,” ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of a student's artistic vision.

The Impact of Your Gift

While the Lyons Arts Lab was launched with an endowment, your gifts today provide the immediate resources needed for this year’s project pipeline. Your gift can support:

• $50—Seed Funding: Provides essential materials for a student to prototype an initial concept or “finishing touches” for a gallery exhibition.
• $250—Expert Mentorship: Connects a student with an industry professional for a specialized consultancy, helping them bridge the gap between campus and career.
• $500—A Full Microgrant: Funds one complete “seed” or “finishing touches” award, moving a student project from early exploration to its first showing.
• $1,000—Production Launch: Underwrites the technical needs (e.g. lighting grids, 3D printing, or sound design) required for a major multidisciplinary performance in the Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts.