“Some may think art is a luxury. I think of creative activities as building-blocks in my child’s development.”

– Parent of Youth Scholarship Applicant

Ways to Give

Your Support Matters

Our ability to thrive is significantly dependent on donors like you. Every single gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.

Your support helps us maintain our studios, provides scholarship funding, equips our faculty and Visiting Artists and more.

Our vibrant art community thrives on contributions made by everyone. Click on each option to discover more about the different ways to give. Give online now, or reach out to our development manager, Sarah James, to discuss your questions about giving to ASLD.

MAKE A DONATION

INDIVIDUAL GIVING

You can help build and grow our art community at the Art Students League of Denver with a one-time donation. Become an ASLD donor today and you’ll enjoy special invitations to exhibit previews, events, and open-call exhibits. Individual gifts are accepted via cash, check, and online.

Want to see your donation grow? Become a monthly donor and you’ll create lasting impact throughout the year! To learn more, contact Sarah James, Development Manager at 303-778-6990 ext. 1103 or s.james@asld.org.

IRA Contributions:

Did you know that you can donate to ASLD directly from your Individual Retirement Account? Contact your financial advisor today to learn how you can make a tax-free donation directly from your IRA account to ASLD.

reFUND Colorado

Do you expect a state income tax refund? Now you can give some or all of it to the Art Students League of Denver! To learn more or plan your tax refund gift please visit: https://refundwhatmatters.org/

Stock Transfer Gift:

You can make a donation to ASLD through shares of stock or mutual funds. To make a gift through stock transfer, contact Sarah James, Development Manager at 303-778-6990 ext.1103 or s.james@asld.org. Download STOCK GIFT TRANSFER FORM

Amazon Smile:

Amazon Smile is an easy way to give back to ASLD! By shopping online through Amazon Smile, ASLD will receive 0.5% back from of all eligible purchases made online through ASLD’s Amazon Smile account. Use our unique charitable account to shop and give back.

One-time gift
Monthly gift
IRA Contribution
ReFUND Colorado
Stock gift transfer
Amazon Smile

CORPORATE GIVING

Does your company or workplace want to find meaningful ways to give back to the community? At Art Students League of Denver, we offer a variety of corporate giving options from event sponsorship to underwriting a program.

Event Sponsorship:

We currently have opportunities for businesses to support ASLD’s delecTABLE event in April 2020 and our Summer Art Market event in June 2020. Although we have many sponsorship levels available, all of our event sponsorships are customizable to fit your company’s unique needs. Visit our Events page to learn more about our upcoming events.

Underwrite a program:

At ASLD, we offer a variety of programs for businesses to underwrite support, including: Teen Studio Night, our scholarship fund for youth and adult students, community outreach programs, exhibitions, our Visiting Artist Series, and much more. We want you to support a program that speaks to your charitable goals.

If you are interested in sponsoring an event, underwriting a program, or would like to find a way for your company to get involved with ASLD, please contact Sarah James, Development Manager at s.james@asld.org or call 303-778-6990 ext. 1103.

Event Sponsorship
Underwrite an ASLD program

WORKPLACE GIVING

Workplace Giving programs

Many employers offer workplace giving programs to their employees, including: payroll deduction programs, workforce giving federations, and fundraising events and drives which make it simple and easy for employees to give back to the community. Many times, employers also offer workplace giving matching gift programs to match the gift an employer donates. To learn more, contact your employer to find out if they participate in workplace giving programs or matching gift programs.

Community Shares of Colorado:

Art Students League of Denver is a proud member of Community Shares of Colorado, a local leader in community-based philanthropy and workplace giving. Visit: cshares.org to include ASLD in your workplace giving today!

Workplace Giving programs
Community Shares of Colorado

IN-KIND GIVING

At the Art Students League of Denver, all gifts – regardless of size – truly matter. Oftentimes, we are in need of art and office supplies, furniture, and food for events. Please view our In-Kind Wish List below to see what in-kind items we are currently in need of or contact Sarah James, Development Manager at s.james@asld.org, or call: 303-778-6990 ext. 1103.

In-Kind Wish List:

New or used, but excellent condition of the following:

Paint brushes in a variety of sizes or types
Markers
Colored Pencils
Pencils
Pencil sharpeners
Sharpies; any color or size
Plastic rulers
Hot glue gun sticks
Regular glue sticks
Kid or adult scissors

Vehicle Donation:

Do you have a used car, truck, RV, or boat you’d like to part with? Donate the vehicle today and it can become a charitable gift to ASLD! We partner with Vehicles for Charity – a program through Arc Thrift Stores – who make it fast, easy, and free to the donor, plus ASLD receives 80% of the net proceeds from the sale of the vehicle. Contact Vehicles for Charity at 1-866-628-2277 or visit: https://www.vehiclesforcharity.org/ to schedule a pick up.

In-Kind Wish List
Vehicle donation

PLANNED GIVING

By leaving the Art Students League of Denver a legacy gift, you are providing our art community with invaluable impact that extends beyond our doors. A planned gift through a bequest in your will or trust, life insurance designation, or a charitable gift annuity is a great way to demonstrate your commitment to ASLD. If you would like to learn more about planned giving, or if you have already designated the Art Students League of Denver in your will or trust and need to notify us, please contact Sarah James, Development Manager at s.james@asld.org or call: 303-778-6990 ext. 1103.

Sample bequest language:

When adding a bequest to your will or trust, we recommend you use the following bequest language. As always, please consult your attorney and/or financial advisor.

I give the sum of $___ or ___% to the Art Students League of Denver, [200 Grant Street, Denver, Colorado 80220] [Federal Tax ID: 84-1042289], to be used or disposed of as its Board of Directors deems appropriate in its sole discretion.

Leave a legacy gift to the Art Students League of Denver to ensure a lasting impact for our art community.

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“Some may think art is a luxury. I think of creative activities as building-blocks in my child’s development.”

– Parent of Youth Scholarship Applicant

Ways to Give

Your Support Matters

Our ability to thrive is significantly dependent on donors like you. Every single gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.

Your support helps us maintain our studios, provides scholarship funding, equips our faculty and Visiting Artists and more.

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