As this year wraps up, we’re looking back at everything MEDIUM Art Center has accomplished with the help of this community. It’s been a year of big shifts, big growth, and big work. And today, on Giving Tuesday, we’re asking for your help to keep that momentum alive.

In the past year, we moved into a new downtown location, expanded our programming, and extended our hours. We’re growing fast, but we’re still operating on a tiny budget, one part-time staff member, and a team of volunteers who show up because they believe art should be for everyone.

This year, we also watched major funding sources shift across the state. Grants we have relied on in the past have either been reduced or paused entirely. Like many small nonprofits, we’re feeling the impact. We continue our mission because we know how important accessible art spaces are in rural communities. But doing this work now depends more than ever on direct community support.

At MEDIUM, artists never pay submission fees, and commissions are optional. Your donations keep that possible. They keep the doors open five days a week. They pay for insurance, electricity, internet, supplies, prints, tools, and the dozens of small things that make big things happen. They ensure that local artists, youth, and community members have a place to gather, connect, and create.

Your gift, in any amount, helps us stay open, stay accessible, and stay here for the community we serve.

We are grateful to everyone who has walked through our doors this year, attended an opening, made art with us, volunteered, or helped spread the word. If MEDIUM has made a difference in your life, or in the life of someone you know, we hope you’ll consider making a Giving Tuesday gift today.

Thank you for believing in what we’re building together. We’re excited for another year of art, community, and growth with you by our side.

We are currently in a period of growth, and continued support from our community is needed to help sustain our mission.

The Deep Valley Arts Collective is a Mendocino County-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that believes in the transformative power of making and experiencing art. Formed in 2020, our mission is to create a culture that nurtures artists' development and success while contributing to the well-being of our community. Our EIN is 85-2156301.

End of Year Giving (2025)