While luck is random chance, good fortune is something else. Good fortune is recognizing opportunity when it comes your way and being ready and able to grab it.

— Chris Van Allsburg

This Scholarship Challenge is an opportunity to support students who have a gift and help them to become part of that special group that brings beauty into the world.

— Lisa Van Allsburg

I remember in 1967, the year I started my studies at the University, tuition was $210 a semester. I painted houses for six weeks in the summer and I was given a job working in the School's woodshop. I earned enough to pay my tuition. It was so easy then. I could do it myself. I'm afraid things are much different now.

— Chris Van Allsburg

What you know is who you become, and at a place like Michigan A&D you're given every opportunity to become the best that you can. I see the young students on campus, in the classrooms and studios, and I know how lucky they are to be there. For me it's very simple: education matters.

— Lisa Van Allsburg