Consider becoming a donor or sponsor to promote the arts and improve the quality of life in your community. You can donate right from your couch! We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit community arts organization—your contributions are tax deductible.
Legacy Project The Gateway Art Gallery is more than just an art space—it’s a home for creativity & community. Through our Legacy Project, we aim to pay down our mortgage early, freeing funds for programs & community projects. This year’s goal is $20,000. Every dollar brings us closer. By giving today, you’re investing in a future where art thrives & creativity unites us. Thank you for being part of our story!
If you shop on Amazon, you can help by donating through our Amazon Wishlist—we are always in need of various supplies and necessities.
Below are some of the goals your generosity helps us achieve in our community—YOUR community!
Youth Art League — Monthly art program for kids ages 7-17. Supplies are partially funded by Clay Electric, and your generous support helps cover overhead and other operating costs associated with our various youth art programs.
Teaching Kids Through Art – A program that helps young children in Columbia County’s public school system improve literacy scores through art education. Your support helps fund costs for overhead and essentials, as well as supplies.
Young Da Vinci – Our annual 3-day summer art program. Your donations help fund this free program for children in our local community.
Jingle Jangle – Our annual holiday art program. Your donations help fund snacks and other operating costs associated with the program.
Veterans Art Show & Exhibit — In partnership with local veteran organizations, we sometimes host art shows for veterans in north Florida and southern Georgia.
Free community plays and performances — In cooperation with UF’s Driveway Theatre Project, we host free live theater events in our intimate Gallery setting. Your support helps us with set decorations, reception supplies, food, and other incidentals that help make these community events a success.
Community art classes & workshops — Local artists teach through the Gallery, helping to educate and entertain through art and related media. Your donations help to keep the lights on, the doors open, and the supply closets full! If you would like to sponsor a particular class or event, whether monthly or just once, please get in touch.
Various community outreach efforts — We partner with the city and county to participate in community events, helping to promote the arts and bring tourists, visitors, and residents to Lake City and promote the downtown district. Donations help us cover costs related to our public outreach efforts and events.
Educational exhibits, school field trips, art shows, cultural events, and more.