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Memberships

AACA invites everyone to be financial partners in the arts at the following levels:

PARTNERS
Friend $50
Builder $100
Grantor $200
DIRECTORS GUILD
Artists Chair $250
Producers Chair $500
Directors Chair $1000

Partners and Directors Guild members receive discounts on Art Market purchases and Classes. Directors Guild members may also receive two complimentary tickets to the performance of their choice. Visit our Membership page to start your partnership.

Volunteers

Volunteers are the most important work force of the AACA, numbering in the hundreds each year. Volunteers are needed in every program area. To learn more, fill out our volunteer form.

Fundraisers

AACA’s largest fundraiser is THE ARTS GALA, held the first Saturday in March each year. The Arts Gala features music, dancing, silent and live auction, and a cocktail buffet. Other fundraisers are held periodically throughout the year.

Grants

AACA accepts grant money yearly from the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Southern Arts Federation, and other grants as they are available.

Corporate Sponsors

AACA invites individuals and businesses to sponsor all of our programs and activities. Programs seeking sponsors at various levels are listed here:
Big Time/Small Town Season of Performances
The Black Box Concert Series
Community Theater plays and musicals
Art Exhibits
Fund Raising Events

Government Funding

AACA is fortunate to receive funding each year from both the City of Athens and the McMinn County Commission.