Ways to Give
Donate Online or by Mail
Donate through our online giving platform located here:
Donate Here
Or make a donation by check payable to:
SLO County Arts Council
PO Box 12810
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
All donations are 501(c)3 tax deductible and our EIN is 953738562
Tiered-Giving
Art and About
Supporter: $50– $300
Support the art walk in your city by funding our ongoing promotional efforts including new venue/artist outreach.
Partner: $301– $500
Contribute to the development of new creative partnerships between art organizations, local businesses, artists, and civil services.
Ambassador: $501– $2,500
Significantly elevate the arts in your city by funding a unique, satellite event during the art walk!
Poetry Out Loud
Supporter: $50– $300
Assist with event planning and coordination so we can grow this to be as inclusive as possible, and increase student engagement and access to resources.
Partner: $301– $500
Support student success by funding local writers to attend public and private schools.
Ambassador: $501– $2,500
Grow the program beyond the schools by funding visiting authors to lead public workshops, readings, and public seminars. Encourage student participation through funding our scholarships and educational stipends for participating schools.
OSAT
Supporter: $50– $300
Support event planning, artist outreach, and administration.
Partner: $301– $500
Partner with us on this event so we can include more print and creative promotion of the Tour throughout the region.
Ambassador: $501– $2,500
Be an ambassador of our inaugural “kick-off” party for OSAT, a festive and entertaining celebration of local art.
New Program(s) Development
Supporter: $50– $300
Help us review our internal systems and overhaul programs for their continued relevance and success.
Partner: $301– $500
Support us to hire contractors and grow staff capacity for the development of new programs.
Ambassador: $501– $2,500
Seed new programs and join a steering committee to directly assist in their development.
In-Kind Donations
You can support SLOCAC staff, artists, and community members by donating items and/or organizing your friends, family, or co-workers to organize donation drives. Email office@slocountyarts.org to view our wishlist.
Matched/Employee Donations
Workplace giving provides employees with the opportunity to give back to a cause that resonates with them, benefiting not only SLO County Arts Council, but also benefiting your company culture.
Check your human resources office to see if your company has a workplace giving program in place.
Donations made automatically through payroll is an efficient and easy
Companies can show their support by matching employees’ gift of volunteer time or payroll deduction.
Host a Fundraising Event
Are you passionate about the arts? You can help us by hosting a small fundraising dinner/luncheon with a group of your friends or colleagues. During this event, SLOCAC staff will facilitate a fun, informative presentation followed by a group discussion. We will share an overview on county-wide arts, information about specific programs, and the major goals of our organization. Topics can be tailored for your attendees backgrounds and interests. As an added bonus, SLOCAC will supply gifts from local businesses for all guests in attendance, and printed literature for them to take home and share.
Email us for more information at office@slocountyarts.org