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 Pat Pearce 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), and signage.
ESAC also holds fundraising events throughout the year, including the latest CORKS, CASKS AND CANVAS. Event sponsorships can be tailored to specific needs and budget.
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 $800.
2025 SPONSORS:
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