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.
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
You, your family or your company may sponsor our annual White Linen Night, artist awards for our annual Outdoor Art Show, First Friday Artwalk, or Outreach activites.
NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
The Studios and other areas can be named for you, a company or memory of the donor’s family.
Please contact Executive Director Bryant Whelan at 251.928.2228 ext. 102 or info@esartcenter.org if you have any questions or to discuss specific gifts.
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.
In 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. ESAC also holds fundraising events throughout the year, including our latest White Linen Night. Event sponsorships begin at $600 and can be tailored to specific needs and budget.
White Linen Night (May 19, 2022)
An Enchanted Evening to Support the Arts
Contributions to our new fundraiser will help us continue the following events and programs: Community Outreach, Exhibits, First Fridays, Outdoor Art Show, Academy, etc.
2022 WHITE LINEN NIGHT SPONSORS
BENEFACTOR LEVEL SPONSORS ($2,500)
Mercedes-Benz of Mobile
Cardiology Associates / Dr. Brian & Sharon Dearing
PATRON LEVEL SPONSORS ($1,000)
Harper Technologies, LLC
Lyle Johnson, LLC
Merrill Lynch – S. Wesley Carpenter, CPWA®, CFP®, ChFC®, CRPC®
Morgan Stanley
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Myers
Grand Hotel Resort & Spa
Pitman-Brown Building Company
Prestwood Law Firm
Red or White / Randy and Sherri Williams
Ann R. Brooks
Gulf Coast Media
DONOR LEVEL SPONSORS ($500)
Dr. Paul & Rebecca Canale
Espalier Landscape Architecture / Joe Comer
Fairhope Inn
Kalifeh Bedsole Adams P.C.
Nancy Rowe in memory of Allan Rowe
Bill & Susan Munson
Gulf Coast Events and Rentals
Deese Dentistry
Linda Lou Parsons / Catherine Quinley Roberts Brothers Real Estate
APPRENTICE LEVEL SPONSORS ($250)
The Ed Douglas Fan Club
ServisFirst / Jay & Laurie Weber
LIVE & SILENT AUCTION DONORS
Bill Wismar, Bruce Larsen, Jim & Pam Prestwood, Nancy Raia, Nancy Rowe
Diamond Giveaway donated by
Stowe’s Jewelers
In-Kind Donations
Fairhope Living Magazine, Lyons Share Gallery, Imperial Dade Paper Company, Corner Corpia, Hotel Monteleone, Bijou Restaurant, Tuveson’s Architectural Consignment, Cindy McCrory Blue Room Photography, Nancy Rowe, WABF, The Colony Shop
CULINARY SPONSORS
The Hope Farm, The Little Whiskey, Pearl Restaurant Fairhope, Guido’s, Mandina’s of Spanish Fort, Conecuh Sausage, Tamara’s Downtown, Bill E’s, The Fairhope Inn, Panini Pete’s of Fairhope, Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe, Naman’s Catering, PJ’s Coffee
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.
List of Art Walk Sponsors COMING SOON!
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