Support Arts Capacity’s Mission

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Frequently Asked Questions

By donating, you are directly impacting our ability to deliver our on-site programs, providing crucial resources that help us continue our mission. Every contribution, no matter the size, plays a vital role in making positive change possible.
Need more information? Our FAQ section provides answers to common questions about donations.

Donations go directly to supporting our programs, including:

  • Paying professional musicians and artists for their contributions.
  • Purchasing supplies for instructional classes.
  • Covering transportation costs for our team and equipment.
  • Developing program materials.

There are several ways to support us:

  • Donate: Financial contributions help us cover the costs of organizing recitals, including paying musicians, travel expenses, and purchasing instruments.
  • Spread the Word: Follow us on social media and share our mission with your friends and family to help raise awareness.

Yes, as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. After you donate, you will receive a receipt for your tax records, along with an annual acknowledgment of your total giving for tax purposes..

Yes, we welcome donations of musical instruments and equipment. Please contact us to discuss the specific items you would like to donate, and we can coordinate the details.

Due to the nature of our work inside prisons, attendance is generally restricted to our team, volunteers, and prison staff. However, we sometimes host public events or fundraisers where you can experience our work. Stay tuned to our website and social media for announcements.

We gather feedback from inmates, prison staff, and musicians to evaluate the impact of our programs. We also conduct pre- and post-event surveys to assess changes in inmate attitudes, emotional well-being, and engagement levels. We publish our results on a regular basis.

“I give to Arts Capacity because people are more important than things, even people who have broken the law. As we fly headlong into anti-human technologies and isolation outside the prison walls, Arts Capacity acts redemptively to those who are currently inside them. Most will someday complete their sentences, and, despite society’s predilection for throwing them away, they’ll still be here. Arts Capacity uses music to help them find their way without resorting to recidivistic tendencies. No, there’s no gaudy temple for performance, no multiple layers of middle management, and no artistic vision that ignores the community — the specialty of arts organizations that don’t get it. Instead, there’s real impact, worthy of a million-dollar donation from every foundation in the country that supports the arts. Arts Capacity proves and has the receipts about why the arts matter. Arts Capacity gets it.”
– Alan Harrison, 30-Year Nonprofit Arts Leader/Author, “Scene Change”