A Home for the Arts

Capital Campaign by the Denison Arts Council

Denison has always had a creative soul. What it has lacked — until now — is a permanent home for it.

The Denison Arts Council is raising funds to transform 500 W. Woodard Street into Denison's first dedicated Cultural Arts Hub: a fully restored historic building in the heart of downtown that will serve as a permanent space for artists to create, for the community to gather, and for the cultural identity of this city to be preserved and passed forward.

This is a capital campaign. Every dollar raised goes directly toward the acquisition, restoration, and buildout of the Hub — a space that will house gallery exhibitions, artist studios, maker spaces, performing arts programming, and community events for generations to come. The building is historic, the location is central, and the moment is now.

The Denison Arts Council is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your gift is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Choose your founding tier below and become a permanent part of this story.

THE GIVING TIERS

The Patron · $100,000 | A Lasting Legacy

Your leadership gift makes the Home for the Arts possible and secures your place in Denison’s cultural future.

Recognition & Experience:

Prominent recognition on the “Patron” plaque at 500 W. Woodard
Opportunity for naming recognition or legacy designation
Premium framed original commissioned artwork from the "A Home for the Arts" contest
Invitation to participate on "A Home for the Arts" Selection Committee
Exclusive VIP Artist Dinner & private events

The Maestro · $75,000 | Transformational Support

You are a founding force behind bringing this vision to life.

Recognition & Experience:

Recognition on the Major Gift Donor Plaque
Premium framed signed print of the "A Home for the Arts"
Invitation to participate on "A Home for the Arts" Selection Committee
VIP Artist Dinner & special events

The Virtuoso · $25,000 | Excellence in Action

Your investment ensures a strong and enduring foundation for the arts.

Recognition & Experience:

Recognition on the Major Gift Donor Plaque
Premium framed signed print of the "A Home for the Arts"
Invitation to participate on "A Home for the Arts" Selection Committee
VIP Artist Dinner invitation

The Visionary · $15,000 | Shaping the Future

You help turn bold ideas into lasting community impact.

Recognition & Experience:

Recognition on the Major Gift Donor Plaque
Framed print of the campaign artwork
Invitation to participate on "A Home for the Arts" Selection Committee
VIP Artist Dinner invitation

The Curator · $5,000 | Steward of Culture

You help preserve and elevate the arts in our community.

Recognition & Experience:

Recognition on the Donor Wall inside the Hub
Framed "A Home for the Arts" artwork print
VIP Artist Dinner invitation

The Artisan · $1,000 | Building the Arts

Your support helps bring creativity to life.

Recognition & Experience:

Listing on the Donor Plaque
Signed limited-edition "A Home for the Arts" artwork print

The Designer · $250 | Creating the Vision

You play a role in shaping something meaningful.

Recognition & Experience:

Listing on the Donor Plaque
Matted print of the "A Home for the Arts" campaign artwork

The Sketch · $150 | Where It Begins

Every gift helps start something lasting.

Recognition & Experience:

Listing on the Donor Plaque
"A Home for the Arts" artwork print

Prefer to give by check? We'd love that! Paying by check means 100% of your donation goes directly to the Hub, with no transaction fees taken off the top.

You can make checks payable to: Denison Arts Council | 231 W Woodard, #404, Denison TX 75021

Questions? Reach out to Cindy Salem 903-327-5034 or DC Ramsey 919-749-5349

A Home for the Arts

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