Support the Arts In Your Community

 

Charitable donations are a critical component of our success.

We believe there is something in the arts for everyone.

We also believe that everyone has a stake in the future of the arts.

By joining our Artists' Community, you ensure a strong creative future for Nassau County.

 

Who benefits from your donation?

 

Solomon, a talented 16-year old dreams of becoming a conductor, and spends his free time conducting recordings of symphonies. He is now learning music theory and to play an instrument for the first time, through a full scholarship.

 

Daniel, an 8 year-old diagnosed with ADHD who finds focus and confidence through his piano lessons that his family is able to afford thanks to our scholarship program.

 

Mike, one of approximately 15 special needs adults at ARC Nassau that receive hands-on art instruction twice a week because of the generosity of our donors and a grant from the Rayonier Foundation that is funded by the generous donations of their employees.

 

You!! Your tax-deductible contribution to Amelia Arts Academy helps us provide classes, private instruction, concerts, and performances to over 1,000 people each year… people like you, your family, your friends and neighbors. When we receive adequate financial support, we are able to use our resources to the greatest benefit of the community. Donations allow us to provide free cultural events and classes, scholarships and income-based tuition assistance, present more in-school performances, build new audiences, encourage top quality artists and musicians to live in our community, and continue to improve the quality of life in Nassau County.

 

Donation Levels

 

Norman Rockwell -- up to $249

Every donation makes a difference, no matter how much. $20 can purchase music for our library that is accessible to all students. $92 provides one month of private lessons to a student on scholarship. $200 provides a year’s supply of acrylic paints for our visual art programs. Supporters at this level receive mention on our website and donor lists*.   Join the Norman Rockwell Club today. 

 

Georgia O’Keefe -- $250 - $499

A donation of $450 can pay the expenses of outreach to all area schools for one year, exposing children to all of the opportunities available in the arts at Amelia Arts Academy. Supporters at this level receive a ticket to the Performathon student holiday recital in December, and mention on our website and donor lists*. Join the Georgia O'Keefe Level today.

 

Leonard Bernstein -- $500 - $999

$920 pays for a full scholarship for one student for a full year. $500 can fund in-school performances to up to 5 area schools. Members of the Leonard Bernstein level receive a hand-printed Amelia Arts Academy tote bag, a ticket to the Performathon student holiday recital in December, and mention on our website and donor lists*. Join the Leonard Bernstein Club today.

 

George Gershwin -- $1,000 - $2499

A donation at this level can provide a free community performance, or tuition assistance to up to 6 economically disadvantaged students. Members of the George Gershwin level receive a sponsorship of the Spring Student & Faculty Recitals and Art Show, hand-printed Amelia Arts Academy tote bag, a ticket to the Performathon student holiday recital in December, and mention on our website and donor lists*. Join the George Gershwin giving level today.

 

Edward Hopper -- $2,500 - $4,999

Your generous support at this level pays for the cost of our facilities for one month, allowing us to allocate a large amount of our resources to providing high-quality arts education and cultural experiences in our community. This amount can also provide full scholarships for up to five students. Members of the Edward Hopper level receive reserved, premium seating at any Sunday Musicale for which you have reservations, a hand-printed Amelia Arts Academy tote bag, a ticket to the Performathon student holiday recital in December, sponsorship of the Spring Student & Faculty Recitals and Art Show, and mention on our website and donor lists*. Join the Edward Hopper Club Today.

 

Andrew Wyeth -- $5,000 - $9,999

Your donation at this level can support a community partnership to provide free classes for at-risk youth, bring highly sought after performances to our community, provide up to ten full scholarships, and ensures we are able to adequately compensate and recruit the top teaching artists available. Supporters at this level receive recognition at the Food As An Art Progressive Dinner, reserved, premium seating at any Sunday Musicale for which you have reservations, a handprinted Amelia Arts Academy tote bag, a ticket to the Performathon student holiday recital in December, sponsorship of the Spring Student & Faculty Recitals and Art Show, and mention on our website and donor lists*. Join the Andrew Wyeth Giving Level.

 

Irving Berlin -- $10,000 and up.

By making a sizeable investment in Amelia Arts Academy, you are investing in the future of the arts in our community, and in the quality of the area’s workforce and economic health for years to come. Your donation of $10,000 is critical to the long-term future of Amelia Arts Academy, and gives us the resources we need to provide outreach, scholarships, and community partnerships. Supporters at this level receive an original piece of artwork created by Amelia Arts Academy students, recognition at the Food As An Art Progressive Dinner, reserved, premium seating at any Sunday Musicale for which you have reservations, a hand-printed Amelia Arts Academy tote bag, a ticket to the Performathon student holiday recital in December, sponsorship of the Spring Student & Faculty Recitals and Art Show, and mention on our website and donor lists*.  Become a Part of the Irving Berlin Club today.

 

*Requests to remain anonymous are always honored

What is with the funny names of each giving level?