Support the Annual Fund

1. Financial Stability

The Annual Fund provides a consistent and predictable source of revenue for the Museum. Unlike grants or special project-based donations, the funds raised through the Annual Fund can be used to cover day-to-day expenses, such as staff salaries, utilities, maintenance costs, and other essential operational needs. This stability ensures that the Museum can continue to function and serve the community year after year.

2. Flexibility

The Annual Fund’s unrestricted nature allows the Museum’s leadership to allocate the funds where they are most needed. This flexibility enables them to respond quickly to emerging opportunities, address unexpected challenges, or invest in priority areas, such as educational programs or acquiring new artworks.

3. Supporting Programming and Exhibitions

Museums curate exhibitions and offer educational programs to engage and inspire their visitors. The Annual Fund provides the necessary financial support to organize these exhibitions and develop educational initiatives that enrich the community’s cultural experience.

4. Accessibility and Outreach

Many museums strive to make art and culture accessible to diverse audiences. The Annual Fund helps the Asheville Art Museum offer free or reduced-price admissions, outreach programs, and educational resources to underserved communities, schools, and individuals who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience art.

5. Strengthening the Museum’s Impact

The Annual Fund’s collective contributions from numerous donors can have a substantial impact on the Museum’s ability to fulfill its mission and vision. It enables the Museum to maintain high standards of excellence in its exhibitions, collections, and educational offerings.

 

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Overall, the Asheville Art Museum’s Annual Fund is a critical component of its financial sustainability and capacity to serve the community. Through the generous support of donors, the Museum can continue to be a vibrant cultural hub, fostering creativity, knowledge, and appreciation of the arts for people of all ages and backgrounds.

* All Annual Fund contributions are 100% tax deductible and do not count towards Museum Membership.

The Asheville Art Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, which receives support for its programs from Museum Members, other generous individuals, corporations, businesses and foundations, the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency which believes that a great nation deserves great art. Additional support is provided by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County.

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Thank You to Our 2023 Fall Annual Fund Donors

Thank You to Our 2023 Spring Annual Fund Donors