Fundraising Campaign

A FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO REACH NEW HEIGHTS

Join the Cambria Center to honor our history and secure our future. Make a one-time gift—or a monthly commitment—to ensure the growth and sustainability of our beloved Center. 

Since our start as an artist collective just over 75 years ago, we’ve grown to include theater, film, and classes. Now we’re looking to do even more:  to be open to the community six days a week; to add more classes for children and adults; to become a vital center for music, theater, and film; and to begin new programs. But expanding the arts for our community takes money. Become a donor by making a one-time gift of $300 or more or committing to a monthly donation (of $10 or more) over 30 months to support this major fundraising effort. 

All Arts Ascend Donors will receive an Arts Friend membership for three years to honor their gift or commitment. All Donors will be honored in a special wall plaque installation to be installed at the end of the campaign, and celebrated in annual updates. Donors will also be invited to special events and activities based on donor level. Cambria Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 organization. Federal Tax ID: 23-7150582



Off to A Great Start

Last August, we announced our Arts Ascend campaign to raise $200,000 by the end of 2026. Incredibly, we are already more than 85% of the way there. 

Thanks to this community’s generosity, we have already completed these important projects:

  • We are now open Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 4 – thanks to our hiring a part-time coordinator.
  • Our kitchen is updated with new cabinetry, dishwasher, tankless water heater, microwave, and more. 
  • The entire sound system in the theater has been updated, including a new ability to wirelessly mic more than a dozen actors.
  • Significant updates have occurred in the lobby, Studio and Gallery spaces, including needed electrical repairs, improved lighting, new monitors, shading, and signage. 


Our New Goals

Given this strong start for Arts Ascend, our Board has moved up three new important projects that we are seeking to fund by the end of 2026:

  1. Replace the theater lighting. 
  2. Update the display cabinetry and hanging system in the Gallery. 
  3. Replace the theater seating. 

Please consider making a gift to Arts Ascend. If you’ve made a gift already, consider adding to it with your 2025 or 2026 gift planning.



Our Recognition Levels

All Arts Ascend Donors will receive an Arts Friend membership for three years to honor their commitment or gift. All Donors will also be honored in a special wall plaque installation to be installed at the end of the campaign, and celebrated in annual updates. Donors will also be invited to special events and activities based on donor level.

$300 Milestone Donor  (or monthly gift of $10 for 30 months)

$750 Bronze Donor (or monthly gift of $25 for 30 months)

$1500 Silver Donor (or monthly gift of $50 for 30 months)

$2500 Gold Donor (or monthly gift of $85 for 30 months)

$5000 Platinum Donor (or monthly gift of $170 for 30 months)

$10,000 Diamond Donor (or contributions totaling that amount)

We can also arrange a pledge of annual gift. Talk to us to learn more.

Donors committing to monthly gifts have the ability to change or cancel their donations at any time. Final recognition will be based on the amount given. Membership may be suspended if monthly donations are ended and the donor has not given at least $300.


Ways to Make a Gift

There are multiple ways to contribute to the Arts Ascend campaign and become one of our Milestone Donors.

Contact us if you would like to learn more.