Thank you to our October 2021 First Friday Sponsor: Century Bank!
SPONSOR
WE APPRECIATE ALL GIFTS LARGE AND SMALL
Contributions to the Eastern Shore Art Center are vitally important and very much appreciated. Gifts large and small support exhibitions, education programs, festivals and special events. There are many ways to support the Art Center. Some giving opportunities are listed below.
ANNUAL GIVING
Unrestricted contributions throughout the year support the Art Center’s daily operating expenses.
MEMORIAL GIFTS
A gift to the Art Center is a lasting tribute and thoughtful way to remember a loved one, commemorate a special occasion or honor friends and family.
CHARITABLE GIFTS, ANNUITIES & BEQUESTS
Provide for the Art Center’s future and your own! Learn how donors receive tax benefits and income for life through charitable gift annuities. Become a member of ESAC’s Philanthropists Circle with a bequest or other planned gift.
NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
The Studios and other areas can be named for you, a company or memory of the donor’s family.
The Eastern Shore Art Center depends solely on contributions, grants, memberships and fundraising to continue our mission of bringing art and art instruction to the residents and visitors of the Eastern Shore.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Please contact Bryant Galloway Whelan at 251.928.2228 ext.100 to discuss specific gifts or if you have any questions.
Your generous online contribution is tax deductible as allowed by law. The Eastern Shore Art Center will not sell, trade, or give a donor’s personal information to any individual or entity for any reason without their written permission.
Contributions to our new fundraiser will help us continue the following events and programs: Community Outreach, Exhibits, First Fridays, Outdoor Art Show, Academy, etc.
2021 WHITE LINEN NIGHT SPONSORS:
BENEFACTOR
$2,500
Cardiology Associates / Dr. Brian & Sharon Dearing
Gulf Coast Events and Rentals
Mercedes-Benz of Mobile
PATRON
$1,000
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Myers
Pittman-Brown Building Company
Prestwood Law Firm
Red or White
DONOR
$500
Dr. Paul & Rebecca Canale
CK Collection / CK Collection Men’s
Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa
Guido’s
Harper Technologies
Sandy & Philip Hodgson
Kalifeh Bedsole Adams, P.C.
Lyle Johnson LLC
Mannings Piggly Wiggly
Mobile Bay Realty
Bill & Susan Munson
Linda Lou Parsons
Precision Tune
Roberts Brothers Inc. Real Estate
Nancy Rowe in honor Allan Rowe
APPRENTICE
$250
The Ed Douglas Fan Club
IN-KIND
Gulf Coast Media, Imperial Dade Paper Company, La La Land Modern Vintage, Lyons Share Gallery, NALL Art Foundation, Stowe’s Jewelers, WABF
Each March, the Art Center hosts the Outdoor Art Show that attracts regional, national and international artists. Sponsorships for this event would include your business listed in all promotional materials, on our website (along with a link to your business), hospitality tent and signage. This year’s event has been postponed to April 30-May 2, 2021.
Contributions to our new fundraiser will help us continue the following events and programs: Community Outreach, Exhibits, First Fridays, Outdoor Art Show, Academy, etc.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 AWARD SPONSORS
Each year the Eastern Shore Art Center awards $10,000 in prizes to artists made possible by the generosity of our sponsors.
Isabel Jackson Best of Show Award $2500
In memory of former ESAC Board President & Outdoor Art Show Chair, Isabel Jackson
Bob Mullican Award First Place Award $1500
Sponsored by Hargrove Foundation
In memory of long time Co-Chair of the Outdoor Art Show and arts supporter, Bob Mullican
Painting – First Place $500
Sponsored by Prestwood Law Firm
Photography – First Place $500
Sponsored in honor of Mary Van Antwerp by Torrey Van Antwerp Dekeyser, Mary Alden Van Antwerp and Nancy Van Antwerp Shaneyfelt
Drawing & Graphics – First Place $500
Sponsored by Long’s A/C & Refrigeration
Sculpture – First Place $500
Sponsored by Barbara Casey in honor of Fran Faust Slade
Edith Harwell Ceramics – First Place $500
Sponsored by Gaye Lindsey
Mixed Media – First Place $500
Sponsored in memory of Frederick Alan Marchman by Elizabeth Edgar, Robert Marchman and Louise Meredith
Fine Craft & Fine Jewelry – First Place $500
Sponsored by Renee & Mike Wilber in honor of Tut Riddick
Merit Awards – $300 each in all categories
Made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts
2020 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK SPONSORSHIPS
Each month the Art Center hosts First Friday Art Walk receptions. Over 450 people will attend during this 2-hour exhibit opening, visit with friends over a glass of wine and enjoy the music. Your business is listed on the First Friday Art Walk brochure and website as well as gallery signage for the month of the exhibit. The cost of a First Friday sponsorship is $700.
GRANTS & SUPPORTERS ($500+)
Dr. Robert Bantens
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Donaldson
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Ebert
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Edwards
Mrs. Trudy Garrison
Mrs. Lucy McVay
Anna & Jay Miller
A.S. Mitchell Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Prestwood
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Rowe
Sybill Smith Charitable Trust
Mary Streu
Welind Trust