When did you first fall in love with art?Were you lucky to have a family member who showed you how to make something out of nothing? Or, perhaps you had a cool art teacher whose class quickly became your favorite subject. Maybe it’s always just been in you—that drive, that compelling urge to create something beautiful, capture your worldview, or visually express that indescribable thing.
We, too, share this experience of loving art and believing the arts make any phase of life more fulfilling. In fact, it forms the wellspring of communityat Art Works Downtown. Here, we know what you mean when you say, “I’m embracing my curiosity and intuition,” or “I hope to spark important dialogue.” We know because that’s what we do too! From our industrious staff, to our dedicated Board members, to our multi-talented volunteers, and to our award-winning studio artists, we get you. We have found each other, and these connections are enriched by our united passion to create. Today, we are asking you to make your tax-deductible donation to AWD and renew your commitment to your innovative community and to your creative self.
Your charitable contribution enables us to continue gathering at our celebrated Art Walks, Workshops, and Open Studios, surrounded by like-minded peers. Your generous gift also ensures we remain voted “Best Art Gallery” by the Pacific Sunand the Marin IJ’s “Readers’ Choice,” and retain the 100% satisfaction rate our 200 members report. How do we get these accolades? Because the work we do is made possible by YOU.
Your donation today means we can expand our creative communitywith our ambitious 2019-2023 Strategic Plan. We look forward to sharing several new programs with you, including a robust online presence to connect local artists with the greater art community, interactive learning opportunities at our monthly Art Walks, special community tours, and several other activities that extend our reach to more, diverse audiences in Marin County.
Financial support from you also means we can literally keep the lights on! We are planning a massive electrical system overhaul to safeguard our communal space for years to come. Indeed, protecting this special place costs money.
We have a lot in store for 2019 and beyond and can’t wait to share these exciting new developments with you,our valued art-loving kin. We can’t do it without your support. Please donate today.
We Depend On You
Art Works Downtown is registered as a 501(c)3 charitable organization. We rely on funding from the public, including individuals and businesses, as well as charitable foundations. Donations are tax-deductible.
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Make art work. Help us connect our community to artists and the arts. Your support allows us to awaken creative expression, joy and inspiration; teach techniques in many disciplines; foster new works and share our love and appreciation of the arts with the public. Your contribution is local, effective - and much appreciated. Simply put, art works downtown because of you.
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For all donations please call Elisabeth Setten at 415.451.8119x702 or mail your donation to:
Art Works Downtown1337 Fourth StreetSan Rafael, CA 94901
