A 92-year-old Ohio University graduate has committed $13-million to establish a center for arts education after her death, reports the Columbus Dispatch.

Violet L. Patton, class of 1938, will place the money in a charitable trust and live off the interest until her death, at which time the funds will pass to the school. The funds will be used for construction, scholarships, fellowships, and residencies for visiting artists.

In other arts news, a British arts charity predicts spending on U.K. cultural activities will remain depressed for at least two more years, with small organizations suffering the most, Bloomberg reports.

A survey by Arts & Business found donations by companies, individuals, trusts, and foundations declined by 7 percent in the year ending last March 31. Colin Tweedy, the organization’s chief executive, said government subsidies are likely to be cut following the British election in June.

Also, Long Beach Symphony Orchestra officials are threatening to cancel the remainder of the ensemble’s season unless musicians agree to pay cuts, reports the Long Beach Press-Telegram.