
CELEBRATE 100 YEARS!
Join us in shaping the next century by supporting our Centennial Season.
Creativity + Connection + Community
Next season marks our Centennial—a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of 100 years of creativity, connection, and community. Join us in shaping the next century by supporting our Centennial Season. We’ve launched special Centennial Season Funds so you can direct your impact. Every gift level comes with exclusive perks and rewards. Whether you give $100 or $10,000, your support builds a lasting legacy for the next 100 years:
Unrestricted Centennial Fund – Support where it’s needed most. Give now or click below to see the reward levels.
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Inspirational Partner $50
Recognition on our website and social media, and a personalized thank-you note from our teamCreative Benefactor $100
All previous rewards and an invitation to our exclusive Centennial season preview eventCultural Ally $250
All previous rewards, a Centennial season lanyard which includes complimentary beer and wine at exhibition openingsLegacy Patron $500
All previous rewards, your name listed in our annual catalogs; gifts must be received by 7/15/25 to be included in the printingImaginative Leader $1,000
All previous rewards and an ACS commemorative Centennial pinCommunity Advocate $2,500
All previous rewards and an ACS commemorative Centennial mugArtistic Luminary $5,000
All previous rewards and two tickets to the Centennial Celebration spring event in March, 2026Cultural Architect $10,000
All previous rewards and a private happy hour gallery tour with the curator for eight peopleCreative Pioneer $25,000
All previous rewards and a lifetime membership to ACS, providing unlimited access to exhibitions, events, and programsCentennial Visionary $50,000
All previous rewards, a limited edition print commemorating the Centennial, and exclusive recognition as a Centennial Visionary in all Centennial publications, press releases, and marketing materialsCultural Catalyst $75,000
All previous rewards and an artist-created Centennial photo book commemorating this historic moment for Sarasota’s art communityLegacy Benefactor $100,000
All previous rewards, and a permanent naming opportunity within ACS, ensuring your legacy is forever woven into it’s future
Exhibitions Fund – Help showcase compelling local and regional art. Give now or click below to see the reward levels.
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Art Advocate $100
Social media thank-you tag, emailed certificate of appreciation with featured artwork
Palette Partner $250
Thank-you email with digital collage of exhibitions and stories
Studio Enthusiast $500
Personalized email thank-you, recognition on group donor page on website
Showcase Friend $1,000
Listing in annual report, exclusive digital download of featured artwork
Exhibition Benefactor $2,500
Name listed in gallery during 1 exhibition, digital thank-you card signed by artists
Gallery Patron $5,000
Acknowledgment in program booklet, exclusive access to Zoom link for artist talks
Curator’s Circle $7,500
Recognition on social media, invitation to curator-led tour, feature in thank-you email
Masterpiece Circle $15,000
Personalized thank-you letter, feature in newsletter, exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with curators
Youth & Family Art Education Fund – Spark creativity in the next generation. Give now or click below to see the reward levels.
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Creative Friend $50
Emailed certificate of appreciation featuring youth-created art.Brushstroke Backer $100
Name included in seasonal email roundup thanking all donors in this tier.Color Builder $250
Emailed thank-you message with a photo collage of student art.Studio Sustainer $500
Group thank-you email with program update, photo, and listed in the annual EDU catalogImagination Patron $1,000
Personalized thank-you email with photos from programs and a quote from a youth participant.Canvas Champion $2,500
Name highlighted in group social media thank-you post and quarterly donor update email.Creative Catalyst $5,000
Featured in story-focused donor thank-you email, thank-you card created by participating youth.Visionary Creator $10,000
Featured in a special thank-you video from program participants; personalized thank-you card created by participating youth.
Adult Art Education Fund – Enrich lives through art education. Give now or click below to see the reward levels.
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Creative Friend $50
Group thank-you email featuring artwork and testimonials from participantsArt Advocate $100
Emailed certificate of appreciation with a digital collage of artworkInspiration Champion $250
Thank-you email featuring photos and highlights from the program with participant reflectionPassion Patron $500
Thank-you email with digital collage of student artwork and storiesLifelong Learning Leader $1,000
Personalized thank-you email with program highlights and artworkResilience Partner $2,500
Acknowledged in donor updates, thank-you email with participant quotes and visualsCreative Connector $5,000
Social media post highlighting contribution, thank-you email with participant stories and artworkCommunity Builder $10,000
Personalized thank-you letter, feature in thank-you video from participants
You’re Invited! New Events in Celebration of Our Centennial
This season also brings fresh ways to engage. Starting in November, join us for 2nd Fridays: Creative Happy Hour, our new monthly after-hours series—with hands-on printmaking nights, casual musical performances, art trivia nights, and more. For those who enjoy an easy-going night of drawing and inspiration, the new Saturday Night Sketch Club offers relaxed art-making with costumed models, still life displays, and refreshments. And launching this fall, our new speaker series, Art, Actually, explores how art intersects with identity, community, and change through conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders.
YES, the legendary Beaux Arts Ball is back! This Centennial revival will be a spectacular evening of creativity, performance, and celebration—an event worthy of 100 years.
Thank you for your support! Questions? Please contact us.
For curated gift packages or charitable advisory fund giving, please contact Katherine Ceaser