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The Founders Circle

Established in 2022 by Art in Action Founder Judy Sleeth, the goal of The Founders Circle is to ensure that generations of students can continue to access engaging visual arts curricula as part of their learning and development.

The Founders Circle funds the creation of inclusive, diverse, and standards-aligned visual arts curricula in order to provide a relevant arts education program to school-aged children.

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Ways to Become A Founders Circle Member:

• $5,000+ annual donation qualifies for membership

• Invitations to all Art in Action events & celebrations

• Invitations to VIP events, tours and activities

• Donor name on Art in Action’s website, Annual Report, & Impact Report

Membership & Member Benefits:

Your donation may be paid in installments, through a donor or foundation-advised fund, stocks, or % of IRA disbursement.

*Please choose the drop-down option for how often you want to give! (Ex: for $104 choose the weekly donation drop-down option)

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  • In celebration of Art in Action’s 40th anniversary, Founder Judy Sleeth established The Founders Circle in 2022. The Founders Circle are Art in Action supporters committed to ensuring every student has quality visual arts education integrated into their educational experience. Funding from The Founders Circle helps keep Art in Action curricula engaging and relevant to students in today’s society. Funds support the sustainability of quality programming for current and future generations of students.

  • Supporters who donate $5,000 or above annually qualify as members of The  Founders Circle.

  • Yes. Your donations may be submitted monthly, weekly or as it suits your annual budget. The full amount must be donated within the fiscal year between July 1 through June 30 of the following calendar year.

  • To renew your Founders Circle membership, donate $5,000 or more annually.

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