The AFTA Share Program
The AFTA Share Program
There’s just no doubt about it: The arts are an indispensable part of any well-rounded education. Now more than ever, an extended community of parents, educators, businesses, organizations, artists and others must explore creative new ways to ensure that arts programs continue to thrive in our schools and enrich the lives of our children.
Many of us care deeply about this important issue, yet the most common question is, “What can I do to help?” Now, Artists for the Arts (AFTA) has the answer. A non-profit organization that raises funding and awareness for arts education in Portland Metro-area schools, AFTA has designed an innovative program that makes it easy to be part of the solution – by simply focusing on what you do best.
Giving Made Easy
AFTA’s Share Program allows participants to direct a percentage of the proceeds from their already-planned events, arts sales and other activities to support arts in the classroom. Money raised by the program goes directly into the AFTA Grant Program, which provides funding annually for educator-designed programs for grades K – 12 in disciplines such as performing, visual and literary arts.
What Kinds of Activities Qualify
Our community partners generate contributions for the Share Program in a variety of ways. The only limit is your own imagination, but some examples include:
- Art sales
- Gallery openings
- CD release parties
- CD sales
- Auctions
- Corporate events
- Product sales
- Concert/theatre ticket sales
- Raffles
- Sporting events
- Estate sales
- Raffle proceeds
- Sporting events
- Corporate giving programs
The Benefits of Participation
In addition to the satisfaction of helping secure the presence of the arts in our schools, AFTA supporters are often pleasantly surprised to learn about the value of giving through the Share Program. Benefits of participation include:
- Tax write offs
- Increased event attendance and sales
- Heightened community visibility
- Potential media coverage
- Promotion on the AFTA Web site
- The satisfaction of helping secure the presence of arts in Metro-area schools
Apply Now
CLICK HERE to fill out the simple online application form and get started. Help our kids’ creativity thrive while celebrating your own!
