Support
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The Asheville Art Museum relies on the generosity of its friends and the community to meet the cost of providing programs and services, year-round, to thousands of residents and visitors. To support the Museum’s ongoing operations, educational programs and exhibitions, please explore the many ways below in which you, your business or organization can help us transform lives through art.
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Sponsorships & Partnerships
Supporting the Museum by sponsoring innovative and engaging exhibitions, programs and special events helps us to bring alive the delight and wonder of art for thousands of people. Strategic sponsorships and partnerships greatly expand the impact and outreach of Museum programming, and are an excellent way for you and the Museum to connect with broad and diverse audiences.
Thank you to Bold Life, Verve and Carolina Home & Garden magazines for their support as a Media Sponsor of the Museum for the 2013 fiscal year.
We also thank The Laurel of Asheville for their Media Sponsorship of the Museum for the 2014 fiscal year.
For more information about media sponsorships, please email Kathleen Glass, Communications Manager, at kglass@ashevilleart.org.
Annual Fund
We believe the arts make a difference in our lives and in our community. Art inspires, enriches and enlivens us; it gives hope for the future and reminds us of our shared humanity. We know that you feel the same way. Your gift to the Annual Fund is a gift to the community, allowing us to continue to provide great art and great experiences to the people of Western North Carolina and the many visitors to our region. Give to the Annual Fund by calling Lindsay Rosson, Membership Coordinator & Financial Officer, at 828.253.3227, ext. 117.
The following list acknowledges contributions made in response to the Museum’s Annual Fund – Fall 2012 campaign. An Annual Fund gift is above and beyond membership dues and provides crucial support for all aspects of the Museum’s programing. This list reflects gifts received through February 28, 2013. A gift to the Annual Fund is always appreciated, at any time of the year. Please contact Lindsay G. Rosson to make a gift or for more information.
$3,000+
Mr. Phillip Broughton & Mr. David Smith
$1,000+
Dr. Henri Keiffer & Ms. Ann Batchelder
Mr. Robert Benites
Mrs. Jennie Bireline
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Cooper
Mr. & Mrs. Neal Evans
Ms. Susan Holden
Ms. Nancy Holmes
Stephen & Suzanne Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond McClinton
Dr. Michael Teaford
Ms. Ditta Weiner
Stephen & Kelley Wilkinson
$500+
Mr. David Jannes & Mr. Tim Smith
Mr. Ken Kotara & Mrs. Michelle Lappas Kotara
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Oliver
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Patrick
Mr. & Mrs. James Peterson
George & Jill Stowe
$250+
Mr. Alexander Carr
Mr. David Erwin & Ms. Maryann Kiefer
Mr. David L’eglise & Ms. Kate Millar
Mrs. Frances Myers
Mr. Harry Rowney
Paul & Cherry Lentz Saenger
Mr. Harold Skolnick
Mr. Jim Wilson & Mrs. Lynne Poirier-Wilson
$100+
Anonymous
Ms. Mary Frances McCarthy Allen
Ms. Lin Andrews
Blackbird Frame & Art
Mrs. Courtney Blossman
Mr. & Mrs. Werner Bonitz
Ms. Janet Burhoe-Jones
Dr. & Mrs. Nathan Burkhardt
Mr. Richard Burns
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cannon
Michael & Margot Carleback
Mr. Bob Carr
Mr. Charles Cole
Dr. E. Brown Crosby
Dr. & Mrs. Charles Cummings
Mr. Nick Hartmann & Ms. Chris Del Re
Mrs. Nancy Ferguson
Jerb & Jayne Gallinger
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gans
Ms. Rita Genet
Mr. Robert Zeid & Ms. Amanda Hall
Mr. Eberhand Heide
Brian & Sandee Johnson
Mrs. Leah Karpen
Dr. David Kreshek
Mr. & Mrs. Drew Litzenberger
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander McWilliam
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Mills
Billy & Anna Mills
Ms. Wendy Myers & Ms. Faye Burner
Ms. Pamela Myers
Dr. Nathaniel Myers III & Dr. Dana Kellerman
Dr. W.E. Ogilvie, III
Ms. Dell McGinn Orr
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Owen, III
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Philip
Mr. Gordon Pirie
Dr. & Mrs. James Powell, III
Martin & Deborah Radecki
Bob & Sue Reynolds
Mrs. Sally Rhoades
Mr. Sammy Sams
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Schulman
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Schwarzkopf
Mr. Mark Sidelnick & Ms. Marti Svoboda
Mr. Randy Siegel
Mr. & Mrs. Dana Stonestreet
Jerry & Martha Strom
Mr. & Mrs. William Winkler
Steve & Frosene Zeis
Under $100
Anonymous
Ms. Dorel Abbott
Mr. Stewart Altman
Ms. Marsha Balbier
Ms. Sallie Bernard
Mrs. Betsy Boys
Mr. & Mrs. Bradford Burris
Ms. Lee Casey
Dr. & Mrs. William Chambers
Mr. O. Beirne Chisolm
David & Patricia Ewer
Ms. Anita Fletcher
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Gonzalez
Ms. Maggie Hagen
Mrs. Anne Harmon
Ms. Suzanne Harter
Mr. & Mrs. Bert Horwitz
Ms. Dana Irwin
Gary & Kathy Jackson
Dr. Robert Jamison
Ms. Sally Kennedy
Mr. & Mrs. Georgi Kostov
Don & Beth Martell
Mr. Michael McCue
Mr. Tracy McFarlan
Riley & Riley Photography
Mrs. Carole Roskind
Mrs. Christine Sams
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Samuels
Ms. Nancy Silver
Ms. Margaret Smith
Ms. Anne Stoutamire
Robert & Judy Swan
Mrs. Judy Watson
In-Kind Gifts
Supporting the Museum through the donation of services or products is an outstanding way to contribute to the success of all aspects of the Museum, including operations and facilities, programming and special events. Current and upcoming opportunities for In-Kind Giving forthcoming; check back soon for updates.
Planned Giving
Help ensure that generations of future visitors and students will be inspired, educated and informed by great art. Consider the Asheville Art Museum as you plan for your financial future. Please contact Rebecca Lynch-Maass, Campaign Manager, at 828.253.3227, ext. 114 or rlynchmaass@ashevilleart.org to learn more about creating a legacy of support.
Gifts of Art
The Asheville Museum welcomes gifts of art which may be donated to the Asheville Art Museum during your lifetime or by bequest. However, gifts of art require special attention. If you are considering donating a work of art to the Museum, please contact Frank Thomson, Curator, at 828.253.3227, ext. 112 or fthomson@ashevilleart.org.
Volunteer & Museum Docent Opportunities
The Asheville Art Museum is always on the lookout for volunteers to assist our Visitor Services Department and Museum Shop. Our volunteers greet visitors, assist with ticket and merchandise sales, and answer questions about the Asheville Art Museum.
Also, leading group tours as a Museum Docent is a rewarding and wonderful way to share your love of art with students, children and adults. The Education staff provides ongoing Docent trainings, which include exclusive previews of new exhibitions and behind the scenes discussions with Museum curators and special guests. We welcome new Docents throughout the year. For more information about becoming a Docent, contact Nancy Sokolove at (828) 253-3227, ext. 120, or nsokolove@ashevilleart.org. The only prerequisite is an enthusiasm for art!
These are great opportunities for those who are passionate about the Asheville Art Museum to share their enthusiasm with our patrons. If you are interested in joining our outstanding team of Visitor Services/Museum Shop volunteers, please contact Erika McClintock at emcclintock@ashevilleart.org or Laila Boggs at lboggs@ashevilleart.org, or call 828.253.3227 ext. 119 to learn more. You may also visit the Museum to fill out a volunteer application in person.
Art WORKS for Asheville: The New Asheville Art Museum
The Art WORKS for Asheville campaign for the new Asheville Art Museum is currently underway. Since 2003, the Museum has been planning for a major renovation and expansion project to create a new 21st century landmark Museum to better serve the community of Western North Carolina and our visitors. Designed by the renowned Ennead Architects, the visually stunning new Museum will become an iconic architectural landmark in downtown Asheville and will serve as a community center, visitor center and cultural concierge for Asheville and all of Western North Carolina. Check back soon for additional details on Art WORKS for Asheville and how you can become involved in helping create a world-class Museum for our community.
