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The J. Russell and Bonita Nelson Fine Arts Center is home to the ASU Art Museum and the Paul V. Galvin Playhouse, plus theatre and dance studios and a scenic and costume shop. 

The space was built in 1989 and honors J. Russell Nelson, ASU president from 1981-1989 and his wife, Bonita. The design, by architect Antoine Predock, won the 1989 American Institute of Architects Honor Award.

The Herberger Institute comprises ASU FIDM and ASU FIDM Museum; the School of Art; the School of Arts, Media and Engineering; The Design School; 
The Sidney Poitier New American Film School; the School of Music, Dance and Theatre; and the ASU Art Museum.

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