Friends of the Council

Become a Friend of the Apex Arts Council(AAC) to actively participate in all we do. Being a Friend of the Council can provide artists and art supporters with a sense of belonging to the organization and deriving a tangible benefit from it. We are open to all artists and lovers of art. (Click on Friends here to see the list.)

Those holding this status will be notified of volunteer opportunities for projects and events as well as other benefits listed below. When you are ready to express your commitment to the arts these voluntary donations will allow the AAC to support a variety of programs, projects, publications, and events. You will be directly supporting important work toward creating an environment where the arts can flourish for independent artists, writers, and performers; arts and cultural groups; and the community at large.

Benefits:

Friends of the Apex Arts Council (AAC) are entitled to the benefits shown below, including such items as:

Access to a “Friends Only” section of the AAC website when it is constructed;
Access to all free, or free-to-Friends, publications of the AAC;
Attendance at AAC meetings free of charge, except for charges made for food events;
Attendance at the Annual Meeting program according to their Friendship category (see below);
Discounts of at least ten percent (10%) but not more than twenty-five percent (25%) on admissions to AAC events and/or on the prices of AAC merchandise;
Listing of the Friend as an artist on the AAC website;
Listing of art or cultural events sponsored by the Friend in the AAC Events Calendar; and
Participation in any grants made through “designated gifts” to the AAC.

Annual Meeting:
The Annual Meeting shall be open to all Friends of the Apex Arts Council (AAC). This is a yearly gathering to include a number of agenda items. These items may include:

Remarks by the AAC President
Reports on AAC Departmental Actions
Reports on AAC Projects and Future Plans
Presentations of Awards, Honors, Grants, and/or Scholarships
Lectures and/or Presentations by Artists
Demonstrations of Artistic Technique

All Friends and guests with tickets may attend the Annual Meeting. Events involving food or drink held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting may include an additional fee to cover that cost or absorbed into the annual dues.

Eligibility and Qualifications:
Friendship in the Apex Arts Council (AAC) is open to any individual, organization, or corporation believing in the AAC purpose and goals. While strongly encouraged, Friendship in the AAC shall not be a requirement of participation in AAC programs and events or for being a volunteer at any AAC program or event. The programs and events of the AAC shall be open to anyone meeting the criteria established for the program or event.

Friendship Categories:
Friendship in the Apex Arts Council (AAC) shall fall into a series of categories according to the amount of support an individual wishes to provide. The basic categories are:

CATEGORY DUES SPECIAL BENEFITS

Student $25.00 One (1) Annual Meeting ticket

Artist $50.00 One (1) Annual Meeting ticket

Supporter $100.00 Two (2) Annual Meeting tickets

Sponsor $250.00 Four (4) Annual Meeting tickets

Benefactor $500.00 Eight (8) Annual Meeting tickets

Lifetime $5,000.00 Eight (8) Annual Meeting tickets

Should an individual wish to contribute more to the AAC than the highest category shown, the President of the AAC shall determine the level of special benefits to be accorded. With the exception of the one-time payment for a Lifetime Friendship, dues levels shown are on an annual basis.

For information on joining our growing family of business and corporate partners, please visit our Partners page.

“I love interacting with fellow artists and knowing that I’m making a positive impact on my community.”
– Bethany Coda

“I can’t wait to see the Apex Performing and Cultural Arts Center take shape. It’s going to be a cornerstone of downtown and a real jewel for Apex.”
– Bob Crowley