Annual Fund

TFAC Annual Fund

TFAC depends on the generous support of donors to continue our mission to serve as the creative driving force for performances, arts education, exhibits and community collaborations in the foothills. Your gift in the impact of the coronavirus Covid-19 is more important now than ever. For your convenience, you can now make gifts online with your Visa, Master Card, American Express, or Discover card using our secure online form. You may also make a recurring gift that works with your budget.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Invest Local for Local Reach. Sponsorships provide savvy businesses, partner organizations and interested individuals an opportunity to support the arts & reach the arts enthusiastic public with ease. Sponsorship at TFAC is a win-win proposition — important financial support is provided to your community fine arts center & for businesses and organizations, important relationships are created with TFAC audiences.

Your Goals Met. Whether your individual, organization or business goals are local investment, client entertainment, creative alignment with the arts, advertising or public relations exposure, TFAC offers a very attractive return on your sponsorship investment for a low cost.

Contact Us! For more information contact marianne@tryonarts.org or call TFAC at
828-859-8322 ext. 211 T – F 10 AM – 4 PM.

Donation Levels

Farwell Friends ($5000+)
  • Reserved parking in upper lot for all TFAC sponsored events
  • Bring-A-Friend  – 2 additional complimentary tickets to a TFAC sponsored performance, space permitting
  • All benefits of the levels below
Sassoon Circle ($2500+)
  • Bring-A-Friend – 2 complimentary tickets to a TFAC sponsored performance, space permitting
  • 2 complimentary passes to Master Classes or other TFAC sponsored educational experience (excludes PacJAM classes)
  • 20% discount on TFAC rental fees
  • All benefits of the levels below
Slater Society ($1000+)
  • Invitation to special Annual Fund Leadership Dinner
  • Invitations to special receptions with Main Stage performers 
  • Free ticket exchange privileges
  • All benefits of the levels below
Page Producers ($750+)
  • Preferred seating: Opportunity to reserve seats prior to public sale. Applies to season tickets and individual performances
  • 2 additional complimentary drink vouchers to use at any TFAC sponsored event
  • 2 complimentary tickets to full season of TFAC Film Series films
  • All benefits of the levels below
Landrum Guild ($500+)
  • 2 complimentary tickets one TFAC Film Series film
  • All benefits of the levels below
Erskine Artists ($250-$499)
  • 2 complimentary drink vouchers to use at any TFAC sponsored event
  • All benefits of the level below
Melrose Members ( $100 - $249)
  • Recognition in TFAC’s annual Main Stage Program
  • Email newsletter & updates

Team TFAC would love to have you! We depend on our volunteers to bring arts experiences to the community. Backstage work and pre-show hospitality. Poster delivery and box office. Concessions and arts education. There’s a spot to fit your interests and skills.

Tryon Fine Arts Center is committed to life-long education in the arts for all members of our community. We bring unique opportunities to young people, professional development to teachers, and engaging lectures and classes to adults.

As a 501(c)3, TFAC depends on the generous support of our sponsors and donors. Find out how you can help present world-class arts experiences. You’re invited to become a part of the cultural community of the Foothills.