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Mayo Street Arts donors support the visual and performing arts, education, and opportunities for the most diverse community of youths in Maine. Your gift at any level makes a big difference. Thank you!

To make a gift, click on the donate button below or mail your check to: Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo Street, Portland, ME 04101. Mayo Street Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Year End 2023 Campaign!

Ian Bannon, MSA Executive Director

November 2023

Our 2023-24 season is off to a wonderful start with a killer lineup of puppet shows, international music, and showcases of local talent. Whether you follow us on social media, receive our newsletter, or get an event calendar in the mail, Nicole makes sure you can’t miss it.

However, this season we are looking to make visible the largely invisible work that we do here in our neighborhood: MSA’s free youth programming!

  • Club MSA: Arts After School classes, which are designed to serve a wide range of ages and abilities with options for both students who regularly attend and drop-in students
  • A partnership with our local elementary school, which empowers students in grades PK-5 to select three visiting artists each year for in-school performances and workshops
  • Our flagship RAD! (Reading! Art! Dance!) Summer Youth Program, which provides families with a free all-day summer program featuring arts-based literacy activities, bookmobile visits, field trips, and visiting artists, plus healthy lunches and snacks

Our youth programs are designed to create a safe, welcoming space that encourages students to take risks and build meaningful relationships with the artists, staff, and each other.

We are proud to conduct free year-round programming for neighborhood youths, but the cost of doing this work is significant. All combined, our community programs account for roughly half of our annual budget and they do not earn any income. We rely on the generosity of individuals like you to continue to uplift some of Maine’s most under-resourced students here in Kennedy Park with the confidence, skills, and life experience to succeed.

We have the goal of raising $55,000 by the end of 2023 and your contribution is vital to our ability to reach that goal. Please consider making a donation to Mayo Street Arts this holiday season at a level that is meaningful to you.

Thank you for being a part of our community!

Ian Bannon
Executive Director

Suggested Giving Levels

St. Ansgar’s Society – These patrons give $2,500 and above to our annual fund.  St. Ansgar’s Society giving levels: $2,500 / $5,000 and above

Creators’ Circle Members – These patrons give $300 or more each year to our annual fund. Established by the Board of Directors, this group was founded to thank and acknowledge those whose generosity has made a significant impact on our organizations’ success. These members receive invitations to exhibits, talks, and private events throughout the year. Creators Circle giving levels: $300 bronze / $500 silver / $1000 + gold

MSA Donors and Members – These supporters give $50 or more each year to our annual fun. Members receive invitations to exhibits, talks, and member events throughout the year. Suggested giving levels: $50/$75/$100/$250

Monthly Giving – Give at whatever level you can. Monthly Giving is the best way to support the arts and youth on a consistent basis. Choose the ‘Make This Recurring (Monthly)’ option after clicking Donate.

Double Your Gift with a Corporate Match – Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Check with your company’s HR department and see if they will match your gift to Mayo Street Arts! For assistance contact MSA staff at nicole@mayostreetarts.org.

Donate Stocks, Bonds, & Marketable Assets – Gifts of marketable stocks, bonds, or other assets can have an immediate impact on our programs while creating a favorable income tax deduction for you. Click here for our DTC instructions.

Create a Legacy with a Planned Gift – Planned gifts are a meaningful way to provide generous support for Mayo Street Arts for future generations. We welcome support through a variety of bequests and estate planning vehicles. Your attorney, accountant, or financial planner can assist with the details of establishing such a gift. For additional information on Planned Giving please contact nicole@mayostreetarts.org.

If you have already named Mayo Street Arts in your will or trust, thank you. To be recognized in our Legacy Society and Annual Report please contact nicole@mayostreetarts.org. Requests for anonymity will be honored.

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Thank You to ALL our MSA Supporters!