Our Investors
Together, we are building a stronger, more vibrant community through the arts.
The Center for the Arts is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization.
President's Club
$5,000+
Sharing Change
Adams Family Foundation
Redstone Federal Credit Union
Middle Tennessee Electric
Tennessee Arts Commission
Jennings Jones Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Producers
$1,000 – $4,999
Don O. Henry
Publix Super Markets Charities
PNC Financial Services
Dr. Ellen Slicker
Bill Bickford and Dee Hewitt
Dr. Gloria Bonner
Richard Siegel Foundation
Lawyer, Land & Title
Eric and Amanda Parks
Matthew and Julia Stump
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Law Office of W. Scott Kimberly
FirstBank
Ingram Content Group
Rutherford County Convention Visitors Bureau
VIP Murfreesboro
Bridgestone Americas
H.R. and Charlotte Swafford
Dow Smith Company
Murfreesboro Breakfast Rotary Club
Rutherford County Government
Beth and Norman Brown
Director
$500 – $999
Alden and Regina Ward
Wilson Bank & Trust
Gabriel Besleaga
Dana Womack
Actor
$250 – $499
Richard Baines
Lawrence Schultz
Lee Tidwell
Michael and Beth Ussery
Crew
$100 – $249
Patricia Schwarz
Nicolas Stephenson
Randy Vernon
Jim Yoshimura
Kristen Trout
David Butler
Sandra Campbell
Amanda Cheuvront
Charities Aid Foundation America
Emily Gannon
David Rowe
Mitch and Janet Gora
Kyle and Alicia Holst
Joshua and Kimberly Whitworth
Every performance, class, exhibition, and community program at Center for the Arts is made possible through the generosity of individuals, businesses, foundations, and community partners who believe the arts enrich lives. Your support helps us provide exceptional performances, arts education, scholarships, free community programming, and opportunities for thousands of children and families to experience the transformative power of the arts each year.
Whether you’re making a one-time gift, becoming a season sponsor, supporting a specific program, or partnering with us as a corporate or foundation donor, your investment creates lasting impact throughout Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee. Explore our current sponsors and community partners below, download our Sponsorship Opportunities Guide to learn about available partnerships, or make a tax-deductible donation to help ensure the arts remain accessible for everyone.
Community Partners
Community Partners play a vital role in ensuring the arts remain accessible, vibrant, and impactful throughout our region. By partnering with Center for the Arts, your organization invests in meaningful cultural experiences while demonstrating a lasting commitment to education, creativity, and the quality of life in our community.
Ways to Give
There are many meaningful ways to support Center for the Arts, including making an online donation, giving in person, sponsoring a production or program, funding student scholarships, or investing through foundation and grant support. Every gift, regardless of size, helps expand access to the arts and creates opportunities for thousands of children, families, artists, and community members each year.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of Center for the Arts, contributing their time and talents both on stage and behind the scenes to create exceptional experiences for our community. Whether you're interested in ushering, concessions, set construction, costumes, administrative support, or performing, there's a place for you to make a meaningful impact while becoming part of our vibrant arts family.
Become one of our partners today
Whether your gift is $25 or a season sponsorship, every investment helps create unforgettable experiences, inspire the next generation of artists, and ensure that the arts remain a vital part of our community for years to come.
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This project is being supported, in part, by federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.