Partner with us!
AACA relies on tax-deductible donations to support the general operating costs that allow us to produce programs and events. While we have previously referred to this donation category as “Membership,” we rebranded the program in 2024 so that the name aptly reflects our donors’ active engagement in upholding our mission.
Annual donations have historically funded ten to twenty percent of AACA’s annual budget. As our programming and operations expands to fill our new space with robust offerings, the financial demands of supporting our mission increase.
Become an Arts Partner in 3 EASY Steps
Think about how your contribution helps SHAPE The Arts Center
Select an Arts Partnership level
Make your pledge or contribution
Mail a pledge card (click here for a printable card)
P.O. Box 95
Athens, TN 37371-0095
Call us at 423-745-8781 and donate or set up installments with a credit card.
Visit our friendly staff to donate or set up installments during business hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Thanks to our Arts Partners* for helping SHAPE The Arts Center YOU value and appreciate.
BENEFACTOR ($2500 +)
Brenda Mitchell, Jackie & Todd Newman, Mary & Fred Seals, Mintie Willson
SUSTAINER ($1000 - 2499)
Anonymous (2), Melissa & Jim Bagley, Marvin Bolinger, Jan Burleson & G. David Brown, Melonie & Paul Carideo, Ellen & Art Kimball, Allyson & Jim Kirkland,
DiAnn & Charles Leman, Laura LeNoir, Debbie & Rob Mayfield, Sue & Charlie Senn, Amy & Stuart Sullins, Kathryn Hunter & David Thomforde, Sydney Trew,
Laurel & Charles Wood
PILLAR ($750 - 999)
Dr. James E. Dean & Clarice M. Baggett, Bingham Group, Monroe & McMinn Life, Sandra & Michael Boyd, Melissa & Doug Hutson, Autumn Lowry & Cody Frasure,
Mia Matias & Mike Leonesio, Traci & Brad McKenzie, Deb Wallace
BUILDER ($500 - 749)
Anonymous, Lucia Case, Dr. Nancy Ann Chinchor, Carole & George Cinci, Mary & Johnny Coffman, Penny & Doug Cross, Michelle & Mike Dannel, Amanda & Ben Graves, Carole Haynes, Mary Beth Layman & Dr. Thomas S. Layman, Margaret & Pat Mahery, Lisa & Scottie Mayfield, Sarah & Chris Maynard, Beth & Jim Mercer,
Freddie & Jim Nelson, Vivien & Alan Payne, Sylvia Pelley, Jennifer Rentenbach, Janice & Bob Roseberry, Karen & Dave Siklosi, Gisela Van Ness,
Martha Culvahouse & Jack Waggett
FRIEND ($250 - 499)
Meloyne & Chris Adams, Optimist Club of Athens, Greg Altum, Kathy & Mike Bevins, Beverly Briody, Lauren Brown & Sloane Shepherd, Sandy Brown, Emily Cate,
Kathy & Charlie Clark, Whitney Kimball Coe & Matt Coe, Anna & Randy Cook, Matt Dannel, Cary & Judi Hankins, Sally Ealy, Carolyn Foree, (anonymous), Sylvia Gossett, Becky Green, Vivian & Cicero Hardwick, Mary Hendershot, Beth & Bryan Jackson, JoAnna Jinks, Lindsey & Andrew Kimball, Lois & James Klecha, Natalie Leonesio,
Linda Long, Juanita & Ron Lewis, ACT Friends, Mary Miller, Patricia Moessinger, Brenda & Randy Mullins, Tammy & Bud Myers, Linda & John Nichols,
Myra & Rusty Patterson, Kathleen & Walter Payne, Ellen Peach, Lynn & Bo Perkinson, Russ & Sauni Rinehart, Stephanie & Tyler Roberts, Liz & Chris Schreck,
Eleanor & Bill Sikes, Kay & Mike Simmons, Becky Simpson, Libby Skorupan , Beverly & Terry Stansell, Sandra Kinney & Michael Stevenson, Katie & C. Seth Sumner,
Ashley & Marty Walker, Barry Willis, William B. Wilson, Jr.
PATRON ($100 - 249/$50 - 99)
Anonymous (2), Steven Akers, Heather & Bryan Andrew, Hudson & Mollie Roderick, Thelma Barr, Kathy & Bill Bessom, Linda & Larry Blair, Jane Bohannon, Ann Boyd, Rachel & Stephen Brannen, Kay & Randy Brock, Lil Clinard, Sharon & Jay Crittenden, Nancy & Brian Dingman, Barbara Carr, Ann & Ross Dodson, Lisa & Tyrone Dotson, Trish & Bill Drury, Jean & John Ferguson, Kim Grater, Tracy Gartman & Dave Graybeal, Pat Grayson, Gayle LaMariana & Shelley Griffith, Linda Grissett,
Debbie & Tom Hamilton, Amber Hansen & Aaron Holladay, Vant Hardaway, Debbie Hashe, Julie Holt & William Bowers, Jerry & Dale Hooper, Jimmy & Jessica Jacobs, Rebecca Jaquish, Jen Nunley & Brad Jewell, Leslie & Brad Johnson, The Johnston Family, Boni & Joe Kross, Chelsey & Marc Luster, David Mayfield, Sue Marler,
Jaime & Bob McGinnis, William, Milton McLain, Bonita & Tank Montgomery, Linda Morrow, Jean & Jerry Mullis, Rene Niquette, Cynthia Norris, (anonymous),
Tyler Peaden & Matthew Crabtree, Charleigh Peaden-Crabtree, Frankie Pierce, Bobbie Schoss, Nan & Mike Smith, Matilda & Luke Stewart, April & Robert Taylor,
Holly Doucette & Brandon White, Gail & Jack Williams, Ava Wilson, Ellen & Charles Wold
IN HONOR OF
Athens City Schools Teachers
Beth & Bryan Jackson
Henry & Jack Cook
Anna & Randy Cook
Gisela Van Ness
Jennifer Rentenbach
IN MEMORY OF
Judy Biddle
Frankie Pierce
Sanda & Del Champion
Kiwanis Club of Athens
David Mayfield
Judy & Bill Biddle
Amanda & Ben Graves
Ron Brown
Sandy Brown
Billy Cline
Trish & Bill Drury
Frances Graves
Amanda & Ben Graves
Rick Parker
ACT Friends
Shelley Griffith & Gayle Lamariana
Marcella Robison
Jean & Jerry Mullis
Marian Biddle Trew
Sydney Trew
Amanda & Ben Graves
Oneta S. Wright
Linda Morrow
*Pledges and contributions of $50 or more; current as of May 1, 2026.