Giving

Celebrating Excellence in the Arts

For nearly 60 years, the Cleveland Arts Prize has celebrated and supported artists who enrich the cultural landscape of Northeast Ohio. By honoring emerging, mid-career, and lifetime dedication to artistic excellence, the Prize has become a beacon of recognition and inspiration. Your donations, which are 100% tax deductible, play a crucial role in continuing this legacy. Contributions directly impact the monetary awards given to deserving artists, ensuring their work continues to thrive. Join us in making a difference by donating, volunteering, or investing in the future of the Cleveland Arts Prize.

Annual Fund

Your Support Makes a Difference

For nearly 60 years, the Cleveland Arts Prize has recognized and honored artists who have significantly impacted our community. Your support is vital in sustaining our mission and ensuring that artists in Northeast Ohio continue to be celebrated and supported.

100% Tax-Deductible Donations

Donations to our Annual Fund Campaign are 100% tax-deductible. Every contribution, regardless of size, directly influences the monetary awards we provide to emerging, mid-career, and lifetime artists. Your generosity helps us maintain the tradition of excellence and recognition.

Ways to Donate

Donate Online:
Easily contribute through our secure online donation platform here.

Print and Mail:
Prefer to send a check? Print and mail our donation form here.

Together, we can invest in the future of the arts and the talented individuals who enrich our lives. Your support truly makes a difference. For more information, please contact us at info@clevelandartsprize.org.

Sponsors & Advertising Opportunities

Partner with Us
The Cleveland Arts Prize invites businesses and organizations to partner with us in celebrating and supporting the vibrant arts community in Northeast Ohio. By becoming a sponsor or advertising with us, you will not only promote your brand but also contribute to the recognition and encouragement of artistic excellence in our region.

Award Sponsorship

Directly contribute to the monetary awards given to esteemed artists.

Event Sponsorship

Gain visibility at our high-profile events, including award ceremonies, exhibitions, and galas.

Advertising Opportunity

Feature your ad in our event programs distributed to attendees at our major events.

Join Our Community

Partnering with the Cleveland Arts Prize as a sponsor or advertiser not only enhances your brand’s visibility but also demonstrates your commitment to supporting the arts. 

For more information on sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please contact us at info@clevelandartsprize.org. Together, we can continue to honor and support the talented artists who enrich our lives and community.

Leaving a Legacy

What is the Cleveland Arts Prize Annual Artist Prize Fund of the Cleveland Foundation?

The Cleveland Arts Prize Annual Artist Prize Fund, administered by the Cleveland Foundation, offers a percentage of continuous financial support to the Cleveland Arts Prize for its annual awards recognizing outstanding artists. This fund is carefully managed by the Cleveland Foundation to optimize returns on investment and ensure responsible financial growth. A small percentage of the fund is allocated annually to assist with the needs of the Cleveland Arts Prize. The remainder of the assets are reinvested to safeguard against inflation and to address future organizational requirements.

Contributors to the Artist Prize Fund play a crucial role in helping to support the Cleveland Arts Prize’s mission of recognizing top-tier artists in Northeast Ohio. Through the generosity of our donors, in conjunction with our collaboration with the Cleveland Foundation, CAP gains financial stability, enabling us to concentrate on our core objectives. Donors have access to a range of giving options within the fund, allowing them to align their philanthropic aspirations with our mission.

How can YOU help Cleveland Arts Prize by supporting its organizational fund at the Cleveland Foundation?

GIVING NOW

Gifts of Cash or Appreciated Assets – These gifts are simple and impactful. All cash contributions are tax-deductible up to 50 percent of a donor’s adjusted gross income. Appreciated assets can include stocks, bonds, mutual funds and real property, which are tax-deductible up to 30 percent of adjusted gross income.

GIVING IN THE FUTURE

Bequests – A bequest to the Artist Prize Fund is one of the most essential ways to provide a future gift to benefit CAP.  The Cleveland Foundation can coordinate with your legal professional to discuss specific bequest language for inclusion in your will or trust.

Life Insurance Policies – Life insurance policies can become an excellent tool to support CAP. There are a number of different ways to structure such a gift. The Cleveland Foundation can work with you and your professional advisors to review these options and select the best choice based on your unique circumstances.

Your gift can have an impact on the lives of artists for generations to come. Please consider how you might create a legacy through the Cleveland Arts Prize Annual Artist Prize Fund of the Cleveland Foundation.

For more information, please contact Effie Nunes, Executive Director at 330.283.2713 or etnunes@clevelandartsprize.org or the Cleveland Foundation Advancement team at 216-685-2006.

Our Donors

2023 Support Provided By:
10,000+

Cleveland Museum of Art
Deborah Glosserman

5,000 - 9,999

Case Western Reserve University
DLR Group
Kenn Karakul and James Held
David Bruce Krakowski
Mark K. and Janet Rosel Smith
Paul and Suzanne Westlake*

2,500 - 4,999

Rebecca Dunn
Sherri Foxman | Party411
Dr. Hiroyuki and Mikiko Fujita
Kathryn Karipides*
Bruce V Mavec
Meredith and Michael Weil, Jr.
The Huntington National Bank
Key Private Bank | Family Wealth
Adam Wilde (TRG)
Cleveland Magazine
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Tom and Kathy Futey
Kathleen Guzzi (who was this)
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dealer Tire

1,000 - 2,499

Katie Altadonna
Scott Balogh
Brian Caine
Cuyahoga Community College
Parry Daiuto
Ernst & Young U.S. LLP
Ms. Karen Eterovich-Maguire
Barbara Fazio
Howard Freedman and Rita Montlack
Pamela Gill
Kurt & Mary Beth Karakul
Cindy Katzenmeyer
Ivy Beth Lewis
Milton and Tamar Maltz*
Todd Mesek
Charles and Patricia Mintz
Grafton Nunes*
Susan Paley Zak
Denise Polverine
Sangeeta Prakash

Cynthia Prior
Martin Reuben
Charna Sherman
Marjorie B. Shorrock
R. Thomas and Meg Harris Stanton
Anonymus*
H. Scott Westover

500 - 999

Fran and Jules* Belkin
Marcie Bergman and Alan Rauss
Thomas W. Darling
Mary Ann Katzenmeyer
Janice Lessman-Moss* & Al Moss
Cynthia Resch
Drs Edward & Teresa Ruch
Wendy and Robert Weil

250 - 499

American Online Giving Foundation
Mark Andreini
Chann Fowler-Spellman
Dr. Gaylee McCracken
Margo Roth
Jocelyn Ruf
Barbara Schubert
Brian Sokol

100 - 249

Charles P. Bolton
Garie Crawford Waltzer* & Skip Harger
Margaret Allyn Carlson
Laurence & Susan Channing
Kelsey Chapman Wolf
Jennifer Coleman
Diane De Grazia
John* and Katharine Ewing
Chuck and Char Fowler*
“Barbara Galvin “
Mary Louise Hahn*
Laura Hamilton
Miho Hashizume
Amber D. Kempthorn*
Kelly Kerber-Masters
Edith Lauer
Jack and Linda Lissauer
Janet Macoska*
Dan and Marjorie Moore
Hilton P. Murray
Sandra Sauder
Diane Schwartz
David Shimotakahara*
Marilyn Shrude & John Sampen
Robert Simons
Katherine Solender and William E. Katzin
William H. Stigelman, Jr.
Jack Allen Sutte
Heather Walker
Jerry Weiss
Trudy* and Steven Wiesenberger
Alyson Winick
Michael Wolf
Jared Zak

50 - 99

Trudy Andrzejewski
John Brown, VI
Kathryn Heidemann
Ashley Lynn Johnston
Conner Karakul
Katherine Macek
Carol Malone*
Deidre McPherson
Paul Meyer
Trina Miller
Clint Needham*
James Christopher Nunes
Tina Nutter
Nancy Schwartz-Katz
Eva Tsengas
Patrick M Zohn

Contribute to the Endowment

Sustaining Excellence for Future Generations

The Cleveland Arts Prize Endowment Fund is crucial in ensuring the long-term sustainability of our mission to recognize and support artistic excellence in Northeast Ohio. By contributing to our endowment, you help secure a stable financial foundation that allows us to continue honoring and promoting talented artists for years to come.

For more information, please contact us at info@clevelandartsprize.org.

Ways to Contribute

You can contribute to the Cleveland Arts Prize Endowment Fund in various ways, ensuring your gift has a lasting impact:

  • Martha Joseph Fund (CAP Operating Fund): Support the ongoing operations and initiatives of the Cleveland Arts Prize.
  • Endowment Fund for the Prizes: Directly contribute to the monetary awards given to our esteemed artists.
 
NEED FORMS
Benefits of Endowment Contributions
  • Sustainability: Your contribution helps provide a steady source of funding, ensuring the longevity of our programs and awards.
  • Legacy: Leave a lasting legacy by supporting the arts and future generations of artists.
  • Recognition: Endowment contributors are recognized for their generosity and commitment to the arts.
History

Established in 1985 under the leadership of Martha Joseph, our endowment was created through the generosity of several foundational donors, including:

  • The Lucile and Robert H. Gries Charity Fund
  • The George Gund Foundation
  • Kulas Foundation
  • The Treuhaft Fund of the Cleveland Foundation
"It was terrific to be recognized for teaching as well as explorations in glass art. I was encouraged feeling that I was on a good path. Perhaps it gave my students confidence in me that I received the award."   ~ Brent Kee Young (Visual Artist)