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Donate!

 

From its beginning in 1951, the South Haven Art Association (a.k.a. South Haven Center for the Arts) has grown from an idea into an institution. Our mission is Community Enrichment through the Arts by appreciation, study and performance.

We have been able to sustain this mission thanks to the generosity and support of many individuals, businesses and corporations from our community and region.

There are numerous ways you can join us in promoting creative expression in a caring and inspiring environment.  We ask that you consider a gift in support of the arts.

Cash Gifts: For tax deductions, please make your gift by December 31st of the year for which you wish to claim it.         

Un-restricted cash gift: Given for general operating expenses.  Your gift will support: art exhibits, kids summer art classes, annual Art Fair, educational programming, cultural collaborations, art advocacy and community enrichment through the arts.

Restricted cash gift: Given for a specific project, program or purchase.

This gift cannot be used for anything other than the purpose it was donated.

 
Examples of needed restricted gifts...

Underwriting an event such as a specific exhibit - $250-$600.

Office needs: $380 printer, $410 external back-up drive, $300 each for two air conditioners.

Matching Gifts: Many employers will match your contribution, doubling the amount of your gift. Ask if your company has a matching program. If so, request a form to include when sending the gift and we will do the rest!

Donations of Stock: We welcome contributions in the form of stock. You will receive a tax deduction for the full-market value of the stock at the time that the gift is made.

Planned Giving: You may choose to designate a planned gift in your will or living trust. Your financial advisors can help you make those arrangements, or you may call us to assist you. If you have already made such an arrangement, please contact our office so that we may recognize your planned gift in our donor listings.

Volunteer!

General Volunteer Opportunities

  • Board member

  • Community representative on committees: program, resources, fundraising, building & grounds, exhibitions, etc.

  • Kids events

  • Face painting

  • Decorating for events

  • Gallery sitting when staff is unavailable

  • Office tasks such as bulk mailing, etc.

  • Events: tickets, coat check, bar, food service

  • Events: set up and/or clean up

  • Booth sitting at Art Fair

  • Hauling to and from storage

  • Sharing art expertise

  • Mistletoe Market craft workshops

  • Building maintenance: painting, fixing, etc

  • Yard work: flowers, grass, landscaping design

  • Consulting on areas of expertise


Volunteering Helps You:

  • Gain skills and experience in the arts

  • Build career references

  • Meet people with common interests

  • Become part of a team that is truly making a difference

  • Create meaning in your life

  • Meet new people and create lifelong relationships

  • Involvement in the South Haven Center for the Arts Volunteer Program is a way to enrich your own life while enriching someone else's life in your community.

  • Be part of the South Haven Center for the Arts team and help us provide affordable arts programming in the regional area.


Please contact us with any questions you might have about making a gift of time to the South Haven Center for the Arts by calling (269) 637-1041.

Sponsor or Underwrite

Sponsoring or Underwriting is an opportunity for individuals or companies to help fund the costs of the events or exhibits here at the Art Center. In addition, those who sponsor or underwrite get advertising in the form of newspapers, signs, postcards, and any other promotional form that is utilized for the specific event/exhibit. If interested, please contact the Art Center at 269.637.1041, email us at info.shca@gmail.com or drop off a check during our normal buisness hours. M-F 10-4 & Sat.-Sun. 1-4.

 

We currently are in need of sponsors or underwriters for the following events/exhibits. If you are interested, please get in contact with us via the phone/email listed above.

Events:
Mistletoe Market

Exhibits:
Breaking Possibilities: Constructing the Impossible

There are plenty of ways you can help the SHCA!

Donate an Item from our Wish List
  • Large Flat Screen TV (with wall mounts)

  • DVD Player

  • 5 Tension Line Retractable Belt Stanchions

  • Wireless headsets for phones

  • Wall mounted display cases for jewelry-type pieces

  • Serving bowls

  • Digital Picture Frame

  • Dolly (for moving pedestals)

We are grateful for support from:

© Copyright 2014 South Haven Center for the Arts. All rights reserved.    The SHCA is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization.

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