Contribute to the Columbus Area Arts Council

Through our programming and our partnerships, we have many opportunities to affect, in a positive way, the quality of life in our community. We are committed to supporting and delivering high quality arts programming that stimulates discussion, expands the mind, encourages cooperation, celebrates life, and provides insights into the human condition.

We welcome your participation in our organization!
Here are just a few of the ways that you can be involved:

The United Arts Fund of Columbus
The United Arts Fund of Columbus raises dollars used as grants to arts organizations in Bartholomew County for general operating expenses and project support and is administerd by the Arts Council.  You may contribute online or download a pledge card (pdf) to mail to the Columbus Area Arts Council.

Program Sponsorship and Development
The Arts Council presents a range of exciting activities for the community, including First Fridays for Families, JCB NeighborFEST!, unCommon Cau$e, Noon Kids Concerts, Fabulous Fridays, Mill Race Live, and special ticketed events.  We are always looking for new sponsorship partners!  Contact Warren Baumgart, Executive Director, to learn how we can work together. Email or call 812.376.2539.  

Programming Donations

The Arts Council offers many free programs.  In order for us to be able to continue to do so we need your help.  You can contribute directly to us for these programs by simply sending us a check noting that it is for the Arts Council, by sending a check to the Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County noting that it is to be put into the Arts Council Custodial Fund, or by donating stock through Irwin Union Investment Services.  To donate stock you may follow these procedures.

**Until December 31, 2007 you can make a tax free gift of up to $100,000 by transferring IRA assets to our Heritage Fund Custodial Fund.  You must be at least 70 1/2 years old to qualify.  For more information, please call the Heritage Fund at 376-7772 or contact your financial advisor.

Board Membership
The Board sets policy and oversees the fiscal integrity of the organization, in addition to employing an Executive Director to affect its policies and directives. Board members serve on at least one of the following committees: Executive/Nominating, Governance, Allocations, Marketing and Programming, and Resource Development.

Volunteer
To participate in our organization through one of the activities listed above or in any other way, please send us an email notifying us of your interest.