About Arts Friendly

OUR MISSION:  Arts Friendly Member Support For The Arts And Friendships.  We believe that the arts are spiritual practice, we find meaning in friendships and community, and service to others is our highest calling.

STEP 1:  JOIN ARTS FRIENDLY

Get Certified Arts Friendly as an individual or business and identify with your community or communities.  Your status allows you to participate in the Arts Friendly Rankings.  Businesses receive a hyperlink may apply for Certified Arts Friendly status.  We’ll send you your membership decal for you car or business. Certified Arts Friendly status signifies significant dedication to the arts and to Arts Friendly values.

STEP 2:  SUPPORT ARTS IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Give to your Community Arts Nonprofits and improve your status in the Arts Friendly Rankings.  Your support goes to Community Arts Nonprofits in your local Arts Friendly Community.  These arts nonprofits have been vetted and qualified by Arts Friendly.  If you are a member of multiple communities, your gift will be split evenly among your communities unless otherwise directed.  Your cumulative total for the calendar year determines your status on the Arts Friendly Rankings.

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ARTS NONPROFITS:  Become A Community Arts Nonprofit

To receive support from your Arts Friendly Community, arts organizations must have nonprofit 501(c)(3) status, a mission dedicated to arts programming, and have a minimum of 5 years of programming history.  Support distribution is based on the most recent fiscal year cash income of each Community Arts Nonprofit.  Your community support stays in your community and is for operational use.  Community Arts Nonprofit status is open to all arts disciplines, including performing, visual, literary, and folk & traditional arts.  For an information packet on becoming a Community Arts Nonprofit with Arts Friendly, call 910-524-2679 or EMAIL

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Sincerely,   Craig Stinson, Director of Arts Friendly LLC

“Certified Arts Friendly” and the Arts Friendly logo are trademarks of Arts Friendly LLC

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