Sponsor
Contributions to ESAC are vitally important.
Gifts large and small support exhibitions, education programs, festivals and special events. There are many ways to support the Art Center. Some giving opportunities are listed below.
ANNUAL GIVING
Unrestricted contributions throughout the year support the Art Center’s daily operating expenses.
MEMORIAL GIFTS
A gift to the Art Center is a lasting tribute and thoughtful way to remember a loved one, commemorate a special occasion or honor friends and family.
CHARITABLE GIFTS, ANNUITIES & BEQUESTS
Provide for the Art Center’s future and your own! Learn how donors receive tax benefits and income for life through charitable gift annuities. Become a member of ESAC’s Philanthropists Circle with a bequest or other planned gift.
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
You, your family or your company may sponsor our annual Spring Homes Tour or Corks, Casks and Canvas, artist awards for our annual Outdoor Art Show, First Friday Art Walk, or Outreach activities.
NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
The Studios and other areas can be named for you, a company or memory of the donor’s family.
Please contact Executive Director Pat Pearce at 251.928.2228 ext. 102 or info@esartcenter.org if you have any questions or to discuss specific gifts.
Your generous online contribution is tax deductible as allowed by law. The Eastern Shore Art Center will not sell, trade, or give a donor’s personal information to any individual or entity for any reason without their written permission.
SPECIAL EVENTS
In March, the Art Center hosts the ESAC OUTDOOR ART SHOW that attracts regional, national and international artists. Sponsorships for this event would include your business listed in all promotional materials, on our website (along with a link to your business), and signage. For Title Sponsorship information, please Click Here.
ESAC also holds fundraising events throughout the year, including CORKS, CASKS AND CANVAS or SPRING HOMES TOUR. Event sponsorships can be tailored to specific needs and budget.
$10,000 +
Each month the Art Center hosts First Friday Art Walk receptions. Over 450 people will attend during this 2-hour exhibit opening, visit with friends over a glass of wine and enjoy the music. Your business is listed on the First Friday Art Walk brochure and website as well as gallery signage for the month of the exhibit. The cost of a First Friday sponsorship is $800.
2026 SPONSORS:
PRESTWOOD LAW FIRM
CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES
BLUE HERON REALTY
ORIGIN BANK
ALABAMA CREDIT UNION
THE CITIZEN'S BANK
SNEED INSURANCE
MERCHANT AND MARINE BANK
JONES LAW FIRM
THE RADCLIFF-SCHATZMAN GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY
CENTURY BANK
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Alabama Alliance for Arts Education
Baldwin County Humane Society
Baldwin County School System
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce
Coastal Community College
Downtown Fairhope Business Association
Fairhope Public Library
Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation (FEEF)
Pelican’s Nest
Mobile Arts Council
Monroe County Hospital
Old Courthouse Museum, Monroeville
USA Health Children's and Women's Hospital
Visit Mobile
GRANTS & FOUNDATIONAL SUPPORT
City of Fairhope
Alabama State Council on the Arts
Community Foundation of South Alabama
Daniel Foundation of Alabama
Hearin/Chandler Foundation
M. W. Smith Jr. Foundation
Sybil and White Smith Foundation
J. L. Bedsole Foundation
MAPP Foundation
RJJB Family Foundation
Schmidt & Barton Family Fund
R. C. Craft Family Foundation
Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Alabama Power Foundation
The Barkin Family Fund
Hargrove Foundation
Jetmundsen Foundation
Last Updated: September 2026