DONATE TO JOIN
It is our vision and mission to create and support a thriving, diverse and vibrant arts community in York County by providing leadership in arts education and development, arts marketing, and arts advocacy. Local arts opportunities across York County create connections within our community. Local support is critical to our success! In order to do this, WE NEED YOUR HELP!
THE ARTS CREATE
Your tax-deductible membership contribution to the Arts Council assists:
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Local Artists
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York County Schools
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Our Community
SMALL GRANTS | more info
The Arts Council funds small grants programs and provides both studio and gallery space.
YORK COUNTY SCHOOLS
For 40 years, the Arts Council has produced a multi-tiered program in York County that supports Arts in Education Performing Arts Series, artist residencies in public and private schools, summer art camps and student art exhibits.
COMMUNITY | more info
The Arts build bridges between cultures, attract new businesses and promote a strong sense of community. The arts also drive economic growth. A recent study by the Arts Council and Americans for the Arts found that the arts create:
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$27 million economic impact in York County
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846 full-time equivalent jobs
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$2,014,000 in local & state revenue
YOUR SUPPORT
Your Support allows the Arts Council to:
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program 5 galleries and Alleys as Gallerys
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offer affordably priced art classes,
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produce the Underexposed Film Festival yc and the Blues and Jazz Festival,
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provide 27 - 30 Small Grants to artists, non-profits and local arts organizations,
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present a wide-variety of non-traditional arts offerings like Art on Tap, the Secret Dinner, Ag + Art Tour of York County, and the White Street Art + Brews Crawl,
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offer affordable artist studios in both the Center for the Arts and the Gettys Art Center,
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list local arts resources on our website,
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and provide an online county-wide arts events calendar.
Your yearlong membership includes eNewsletters, event invitations, and discounts on many programs, including concerts, special events, and gallery purchases.
You can opt to pledge your support and pay throughout the year or make a single donation.
Did you know that by making a monthly recurring donation equal to the price of one large coffee, you are supporting free events like the White Street Art + Brews Crawl, Art on Tap, and the Ag + Art Tour?
Become a member of the Arts Council and MAKE ART POSSIBLE!
JOIN TODAY
Joining is easy! An Arts Council of York County membership is an annual, tax-deductible donation to our organization.
You may join by clicking the Become a Member button above, or download and complete the membership form below, and return it to:
Arts Council of York County
PO Box 2797
Rock Hill, SC 29732
2020 MEMBERSHIP FORM (editable pdf)
Your membership supports local artists, performers and arts organizations to make York County an arts destination!
2020 Campaign Goal: $120,000
All memberships include:
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Discounts on tickets to events
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10% off purchase of artwork at the Center for the Arts
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Special invitations
If your company, corporation or non-profit organization is interested in partnering with the Arts Council of York County, please visit our Corporate Partnership page.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS
Platinum Civitas Society
$5,000+
(includes 1 free facility rental)*
Gold Civitas Society
$2,500-$4,999
(includes $250 off facility rental)*
Silver Civitas Society
$1,000-$2,499
(includes $100 off facility rental)*
Bronze Civitas Society
$500-$999
(includes $50 off facility rental)*
Civitas Society
$300-$499
Supporter
$100-$299
Friend
$75-$99
Artist**
$25
**Artist Memberships are discounted from $50 through December 31, 2020.
Basic
$35 Individual/$50 Family
Student
$10 with valid ID
*All facility rentals are subject to availability.
ARTIST MEMBERSHIPS
Artists may become members of the Arts Council of York County! Let us know that you are an artist in the Notes field when you make your donation so that you are able to take advantage of our artist-level member benefits! Memberships are tax-deductible.
ARTIST MEMBER BENEFITS
There are benefits to becoming an Artist Member!
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Online profile page
This listing allows artists to build an online profile that features an image of their work, links to a webpage and social networks, contact information, as well as an artist statement.
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Add your local arts events to our online Arts Calendar.
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Detailed listing of special events happening in York County in the Arts Council's weekly eNewsletter.
Visit our 2019 Donors page for a complete list of those who gave.
GIVE ON THE GO
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