THE CAMPAIGN FOR OUR
CREATIVE COMMUNITY
THE CAMPAIGN FOR OUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY
THE CENTER’S ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY The Center is the heartbeat of Jackson’s vibrant arts scene—a place where creativity comes alive! More than just a venue, it’s a dynamic hub where learning, performance, and imagination intersect. From inspiring classrooms to a professional theater, our campus is alive with an energy that invites you to explore, experience, and create in a wide-ranging world of artistic expression.
As The Center approaches 20 years of much-loved use, the facility and the financial model to sustain it are in need of updating. The traditional pay-as-we-go fundraising model does not allow us to make much-needed improvements to our campus, nor does it properly position The Center for future growth.
$22 MILLION GOAL Center for the Arts is pursuing a $22 million comprehensive campaign in order to renovate and upgrade key campus areas, build a robust endowment, and continue to deliver on our mission to be Jackson’s creative hub.
Our fundraising priorities address both immediate infrastructure needs and the underlying financial challenges of sustaining a complex cultural organization in a growing, high-cost community.
$6 Million
Renovate and Upgrade Key Campus Areas
The Center conducted several professional assessments to thoroughly understand the current and future needs of our aging campus. $2.2 million Theater systems upgrades $2 million Building and campus infrastructure $1.5 million Roof replacement and repair $300,000 Campus accessibility
$10 Million
Build a Robust Endowment The Center is designing a more proactive funding strategy with a robust endowment as the cornerstone. $10 million to bring our total endowment to at least $13 million, providing a meaningful annual draw Funds will be used for a combination of strategic maintenance and in expanding our support of Resident Organizations
$6 Million
Deliver On Our Mission The comprehensive design of this campaign integrates our current annual fundraising into the overall campaign goal, strategy, and timeline. Resident Organization rent subsidies Curating Center Presents programming, with 50+ free nights and nationally touring acts Providing resources to keep campus running
PROGRESS TO DATE as of 09/15/26 $17,706,552
$22 Million
Thanks to the generosity of long-time donors and a growing group of new Center supporters and leaders, we have raised 80% of our $22 million goal.
CAMPAIGN IMPACT Campaign gifts have already been put to work, including:
Overhauled the facility’s boiler system and replaced crucial portions of the roof
Added over $5 million to the endowment, doubling our starting balance
Maintained significant annual rental rate subsidies for Resident Organizations
Installed state-of-the-art theater lighting and stage rigging
JOIN US! We are asking our supporters, patrons, and friends to join our efforts in committing to major gifts, paid over multiple years. A gift at this stage helps bring us closer to our goal before we enter the community phase of the campaign, aligned with our 20th anniversary celebration in 2027.
$4.3 MILLION LEFT TO RAISE TO REACH OUR GOAL
WAYS TO GIVE Gifts to The Center can be structured in a variety of ways and made through multiple vehicles: Pledges over time or one-time gifts Credit card Check Payable to: Community Center for the Arts Mail to: PO Box 860 | Jackson, WY 83001
Donor Advised Funds Wire or electronic transfer Stocks and securities Bequests and legacy gifts
Learn more, access pledge forms, and donate online at jhcenterforthearts.org/campaign Call The Center at 307.734.8956 Scan the QR code
To learn more about this transformative fundraising initiative, please contact: Jennifer Smith, Senior Campaign Manager jennifer@jhcenterforthearts.org 307.734.8956 ext. 133
CAMPAIGN CABINET Maureen Brown, Co-Chair Lindsay Wilcox, Co-Chair Alexandra Alessandro Jill Baldauf Bill Burford Jamie Gilbert Kelley Gilbert Peg Gilday Ann Ryan Karen Stewart Terry Winchell Marty Camino, Executive Director
JHCENTERFORTHEARTS.ORG/CAMPAIGN PO BOX 860 | JACKSON, WY 83001