Bring Opportunity Within Reach--We're Halfway There

At Touchstone Center for Crafts, we believe creativity should be accessible to everyone—not just those who can afford it.

Thanks to early support, we’ve raised $25,000 toward the Creative Opportunity Fund. Another $25,000 remains, and time is limited.

Program planning for the 2026 season is underway now.
Scholarships, internships, and residencies are being decided right now.

If we don’t reach our full goal, some opportunities will not be offered this season.

Why This Fund Matters

The Creative Opportunity Fund provides up to $50,000 annually to support:

Artists and emerging artists
Teens exploring creativity
Students pursuing careers in arts administration

Cost remains a barrier for many talented individuals.
This fund exists to remove that barrier—and open the door.

What's At Stake

Without full funding:

Scholarships may be reduced
Internships may not be offered
Residencies may be limited

These are not hypothetical outcomes—they are real decisions being made now.

Your Support Helps Provide

Your gift directly supports:
- Scholarships for emerging artists
- Internships for future arts administrators
- Creative workshops for teens
- Residencies for artists advancing their work
- A more inclusive creative community
Together, artists and arts leaders form the ecosystem that keeps creativity thriving.

A Personal Note

As both an artist and Touchstone’s new Development Director, this fund is deeply personal to me.

As a fiber artist, I know how transformative access to creative space, time, and community can be. I create felted wool pieces inspired by animals and landscapes, so being at Touchstone—where art and nature come together in the Laurel Highlands—feels like a perfect fit.

The Creative Opportunity Fund helps make these experiences possible for others.

I’d love for you to be part of opening access.

— Pam Komar
Development Director & Fiber Artist

We're close--but not there yet

With $25,000 left to raise, every gift right now has immediate impact.

Help us fully fund 2026 opportunities before April 22.

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Support emerging artists.

Support future arts leaders.

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Creative Opportunity Fund

$25,000 to go to provide scholarships, residencies and internships

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