Donate
There are many ways you can help the Port Aransas Art Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations of all sizes are welcome and appreciated! The greater your gift, the more you will help sustain the continued annual operations of the Art Center. For organizational information, see our GuideStar gold seal profile.
Or send a check made payable to Port Aransas Art Center to
P.O. Box 1175, Port Aransas, Texas 78373
Why Support the Arts?
The Port Aransas Art Center has been providing quality art instruction, exhibitions, support to the artist community, and related activities since 1995. The Art Center was formed by a group of artists who wanted to provide a place where artists and art lovers could gather, and to encourage, educate and support one another in a pleasant gallery and classroom setting where fine art could be produced and presented for sale. In April 1997, the Port Aransas Art Center was granted its official IRS designation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
The Port Aransas Art Center is mindful of its role in sustaining the quality of life of Port Aransas, surrounding communities, and the State of Texas as a whole.
“Texas’ Arts and Culture Industry promotes innovation and long-term growth, and generates $5.5 billion per year in taxable sales, contributing more than 343.7 million in state sales tax revenue in 2015. This impact on the statewide economy has grown
steadily since 2005, increasing 25.1 percent over the past 10 years. Beyond revenue from state taxes, these sectors generate millions for local taxing entities including cities and economic development organizations whose funding comes from local sales tax revenue.”
Did You Know?
Art brings people together.
It gives our children a place to learn, our artists a place to grow, and our community a place to connect.
At the Port Aransas Art Center, we offer year-round classes, exhibits, and programs that reach thousands of visitors and support over 180 local and regional artists. From hands-on workshops and youth programs to rotating exhibitions and community events, the Art Center is a space where creativity is nurtured and shared every day.
We are proud to be a place where first-time artists discover their voice, where experienced artists continue to evolve, and where visitors can experience the richness of our coastal creative community.
As a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of our community to continue this work.
Across Texas, the arts play a vital role in strengthening local economies, supporting jobs, and enriching education—drawing visitors, supporting small businesses, and enhancing quality of life in communities like ours.
Your donation helps keep our doors open, our programs thriving, and creativity alive right here on the Texas coast—for everyone who walks through our doors.