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Why Give
Why Give to ArtsFairfax?
Your support of ArtsFairfax fuels a thriving, creative, and economically strong Fairfax County.
We believe that arts and culture are transformative and fundamental to our lives. By offering informational, financial, and programmatic services, ArtsFairfax promotes the role of arts and culture to deepen social engagement, create a sense of place, and fuel economic growth. ArtsFairfax provides these services to all who contribute to and experience arts in Fairfax County.
Discover the impact of the arts on mental health, education, tourism, and the economy.
Arts & Mental Health
81% of Americans say the arts are a “positive experience in a troubled world”
69% believe the arts “lift me up beyond everyday experiences”
Arts & Education
8th-12th grade students from low socioeconomic backgrounds who receive arts education are 3x more likely to earn a bachelor’s degree.
- Source: National Endowment for the Arts
Arts & Economy
Prior to the pandemic, the Fairfax County arts sector generated $9M in local revenue and $10M in state government revenue.
Arts & Tourism
Arts events attract non-local attendees who spend an average of $47.57 per person – twice as much as local residents.
ArtsFairfax relies on contributions from Fairfax County, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts as well as corporations, foundations, and individuals like you. Your gift makes it possible for ArtsFairfax to present:
Artist Residency Program
Engage residents of all ages through artist residencies at County sites.
ArtsFairfax Awards
Celebrate the extraordinary contributions of artists, arts organizations, and the private sector.
How to Donate
Phone
Call (571) 395-4621 to make a donation.
Mail a check to:
ArtsFairfax
2667 Prosperity Avenue, Suite A
Fairfax, VA 22031-4906
Other Ways to Give
Employer Matching Gifts
Many companies will match or even double gift amounts given by their employees and retirees. Please contact your current or past employer to ask about matching opportunities and to obtain a matching gift form.
Gift of Appreciated Stock
A donation of stock can come with the added value of a tax deduction for the full appreciated value.
Required Minimum Distribution
Turn this year’s required minimum distribution into a lasting legacy! Donate all or a portion of your required distribution to help ArtsFairfax. In addition to your generous support, your contribution may qualify you for tax savings.
Planned Giving
A gift through your will or estate is a gift that you can make today to ensure the future of the arts in Fairfax County.
For more information contact Debbie Mueller at dmueller@artsfairfax.org.