Named after the Medici family of Florence who supported Renaissance artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, the program allows community benefactors to support UCI’s budding artists.
“In this day and age, it’s so important not to forget about the arts,” says Sheila Peterson, who donates to the Medici Circle year after year. “From the music we play in our car to the design of the car itself, art is all around us.”
Although donors can select which type of artist they want to support, Peterson lets the school choose for her and, as a result, has supported dancers, studio artists, thespians and musicians.