MEMBER BENEFITS

Let your Creative Spirit Fly!

Why become a member of Atlantic Center for the Arts?
To engage your own creativity and to foster the continuation of artistic pursuits for future generations. Whatever membership level you choose, belonging will stimulate and nurture your creative spirit!

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NEW! Artist-in-Residence Membership ($25)
Exclusive to ACA Associate Artists, benefits include self-posting calendar of exhibitions and performances; artist bulletin board, links to artist web sites, on-line subscription to ACA newsletter, on-line invitations to exhibition openings, invitation to ACA artist retreats (low fee weekend use of studios and housing). $25 tax deduction

Individual Membership ($40)
This core membership makes you a participating partner with ACA, directly supporting artists from around the world! Benefits include ACA newsletter with calendar of events, free admission to INsideOUT presentations and Lifelong Learning events, Member Day at ACA, discounts on classes and workshops, 10% discount at ACA's gift shops, recognition in ACA Annual Review, Florida Discount Exchange Program Membership. $40 tax deduction

NEW! Volunteer League Membership ($40)
Exclusive to volunteers, membership includes all ACA Individual and League Member Benefits (ACA's way of thanking you for your wonderful work). If your League dues are current, pay now and have next year's dues paid in advance at this special volunteer rate! $40 tax deduction

Family Benefits ($70)
Make ACA a family activity! All Individual Member Benefits for a family. $70 tax deduction

Art Angel ($100)
Help bring art to kids & community! You receive a first-time Angel gift, all Individual Member benefits, and $60 of your contribution is designated to ACA Community Art Programs. $100 tax deduction

Salon Membership ($250)
Meet the artists! Enjoy informal and fun dinners & conversation with Master Artists, invitations for exclusive cultural trips, and all Individual Member benefits. $250 tax deduction

NEW! Patron Membership ($1,000)
Appreciate art and friends throughout the year! Patron Membership combines Salon Member Benefits for 2 people, and your choice of 4 tickets to Horsin' Around or IMAGES Patron Benefits including $250 towards art purchases& $100 underwriting patronage. You also receive two tickets to an exclusive ACA dinnner, recognition in the Pabst Visitor Center & Gallery/all ACA publications/ACA web site, 20% discount on facility rental, and all Indivdual Member Benefits. $570 tax deduction

NEW! Preservationist Membership ($2,500)
Preservationist is the leadership membership level for supporting the arts at ACA. In addition to a Host Table for 10 at Horsin' Around and Salon Benefits for 2, Preservationist Members enjoy IMAGES Patron Benefits that include $475 towards art purchases & $100 underwriting patronage, Welcome Supper with Artists-in-Residence, Recognition Reception at ACA Visitor Center & Gallery, ACA appreciation gift, recognition in the Visitor Center & Gallery/all ACA publications/ACA web site, 20% discount on facility rental. $1,800 tax-deduction

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Unleash your creative spirit, become an ACA member! 3 easy ways to join…

Online at www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org (click on "Make a Donation" and use PayPal; be sure to specify membership title and amount in "Pay For" field)

By phone, call 386.427.6975 with credit card information.

For additional membership information, please contact Karen Berson at 386.427.6975.

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Gift Memberships

A membership at any level demonstrates your commitment to progress in the arts. When you give to Atlantic Center, you are supporting the artists of our time. Share this commitment. Honor the special people in your life by introducing them to Atlantic Center and Harris House with a gift membership.

By becoming a member, you help us continue to provide an environment that nurtures the artists of tomorrow, celebrates the achievements of today's masters and guides us all through the challenges of the creative process.

Le Salon

The idea behind Le Salon is based on les salons litteraires, which took place in France at the beginning of the 20th century - friends who gathered informally on a regular basis to converse on a myriad of interesting topics. This is the essence of what we try to achieve with Le Salon, a group of people who meet regularly, once a month in someone's home, to spend an evening of intellectually stimulating conversation.

When artists are in residence, we invite the Master Artists as our honored guests. The remainder of the programs feature partnerships with cultural organizations in Central Florida, such as Orlando Opera, Orlando Ballet, Negro Spiritual Scholarship Foundation, Enzian Theater, among others. One program a year highlights the Associate Artists, Atlantic Center's raison d'etre.

Art Angels

Atlantic Center for the Arts at Harris House is making a difference in our community every day. The artwork of children who so enthusiastically participate in Children's Art Programs surrounds us through public Artscene projects. Hundreds of adults enroll in hands-on workshops, attend the Fall/Spring Artists' Lecture Series, and tour ACA and Harris House galleries. Schools and youth centers benefit from outreach programs, which provide direct contact with students and professional artists. Organizations throughout Central Florida share their resources, creating powerful partnerships that positively impact community members. All of these projects are testimonials to the myriad of ways that Atlantic Center at Harris House strives to provide educational, entertaining experiences for everyone.

Planned Giving

"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going."

-Beverly Sills

Atlantic Center for the Arts has grown and prospered thanks to our many volunteers and donors. Gifts of time, monetary contributions and items donated for the annual auction have been the three most significant ways members and friends have contributed to ACA's financial stability. However, did you know that one of the simplest, and most painless ways to ensure ACA's future is to put Atlantic Center in your Will? Your gift can consist of cash, real estate, personal property, or securities.

By including Atlantic Center for the Arts in your estate plans, you demonstrate your commitment to nurturing talented artists. Through your foresight and generosity, you play a key role in establishing a solid foundation for Atlantic Center and ensuring its future growth. Your gift can be used to support a range of projects or can be designated for a specific program or purpose -- from the artists-in-residence program to children's scholarships to bricks and mortar to community programs. Bequests of all sizes, and other planned gifts, sustain and strengthen all that is distinctive about ACA, and help guarantee its continued vitality for years to come. Your gift supports the artists today who work to create the paintings, plays, books and music that will become our cultural legacy.

When you make a charitable gift to Atlantic Center, you can enjoy some important tax savings. Some of the ways you can help ACA, while relishing some tangible economic benefits include: Cash Gifts, Gifts of Appreciated Assets, Bequests, Life Income Gifts, Life Insurance Gifts, Retirement Plan Gifts, and Life Estate Contracts. For more detailed information, contact your attorney or tax accountant.