The Arts Center Corvallis

As a VENUE: Host your event…

We are FIRST a community-based exhibition space open to the public and provider or arts services for residents of and visitors to the greater Corvallis region. We make rentals available to support creating access to and engagement with the visual arts, and to encourage additional visits in the future. Two distinctive spaces are available:

• Main Gallery: 135 standing room capacity; 65-80 seated in rows of folding chairs with one small side table; 30-50 seated around tables
• Basement Classrooms and Studios:  Space sizes vary.

Support The Arts Center Corvallis… by simply booking your next special occasion here:
https://theartscenter.net/tac-rental/

As a SHOP: Discover unique gifts…

Shop the ArtShop: Support Local Artists & The Arts Center. Our ArtShop is a unique local and sustainable shopping experience. The online ArtShop features a selection of jewelry from emerging and established artists. Best of all, the work in the ArtShop is handmade by local artists and helps support programs at The Arts Center. The ArtShop’s physical store is located at the entrance to our building. We showcase fine arts and craft from over 50 local and regional artists. Find unique gifts and colorful displays in many media including *ceramics * prints * paintings * glass * local wood * screenprints, and * letterpress cards. The ArtShop changes with the seasons and offers a variety of artworks and gifts. ArtShop gift certificates are available – for when you don’t know what to gift! Members enjoy a 10% discount on all sales and Double Discounts (20%) on special days throughout the year.

Support The Arts Center Corvallis… by simply purchasing your specialty merchandise here:
https://theartscenter.net/artshop/

Be a DONOR: Show that you care…

Membership:

Memberships provides critical sustaining support for our mission to foster creative community arts, AND are fully deductible as a charitable contribution! Already a member? Upgrade to $100 for FREE admission to over 900 participating museums of the North American Reciprocal Museum Assn. Double your Impact: Your membership makes you eligible for an Oregon Cultural Tax Credit. Membership at specified levels is offered: * Student * Friend * Supporter * Patron, and * Visionary and Leadership.  Business memberships are also available.

Donations:

Creativity for Children, Youth, and Community – Your donation supports a thriving community: Children and youth are provided arts experiences they would not otherwise receive; Classes, camps, workshops and 2nd Saturday Art Days support daily creative connections for our well-being; Inspiring art exhibitions in our galleries, and engaging education events, are Admission FREE.  Memorial and honorary gifts are welcomed and encouraged.

• Endowment: The Arts Center Endowment Fund was established to support ongoing operations of The Arts Center. Gifts to the endowment fund are a wonderful way to honor or memorialize a person while helping The Arts Center to fulfill its mission. The Endowment Fund is comprised of a General Fund as well as the following funds established by generous legacy donors for designated uses
• Scholarships: Scholarships are a Gift of Art!
• Legacy Giving: Endow the Arts Center: You can ensure that your favorite arts program or project continues for many years to come. Contributions to our Endowment Fund, or provisions made during your regular Estate Planning might be a tax benefit to you now, as well as help secure funding for The Arts Center into the future. Remember The Arts Center in your will or trust.
• Stock & IRA Donations: Your transfer of ownership of appreciated securities or stock to The Arts Center qualifies for a tax deduction based on full market value, and you may avoid the capital gains tax. If you are at least 70½ years of age, you can make a tax-free charitable contribution directly from your IRA each year and count it toward your required minimum distribution (RMD). Your tax advisor can let you know if this is a benefit for you.

Volunteer: Volunteers do it all! Your creative ideas and interest in the arts are needed. Make meaningful connections through your participation.
We welcome volunteers of all ages, citizenship status, color, familial status, gender identity or expression, religious observance, sex, sexual orientation, and sources or level of income!

Support The Arts Center Corvallis… by simply joining, giving, and volunteering here:
https://theartscenter.net/join-give-support/