Make a Donation

Since 1978, Art Encounter has been making art accessible for people of all ages and backgrounds through lively, interactive engagement with visual art. We believe that art has the power to ignite self-discovery, unearth new ways of seeing, and create meaning and connection. At this time, the demand for our programming has never been greater. Your support will allow us to continue providing vital arts programming in the coming year through educational outreach programs for local students, adults, and seniors; a community mural program; and public programming for art-lovers across the Chicago area and beyond.

Thank you for considering a gift to Art Encounter. Your donation of any amount makes a real difference for our organization and those we serve. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

To make a donation through the mail, please forego using the form below and instead send a check made payable to Art Encounter to:

Art Encounter
Noyes Cultural Arts Center
927 Noyes St. Studio 222
Evanston, IL 60201

other ways to give

Donor Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a centralized charitable account that allows individuals, families, and businesses to make tax-deductible charitable donations to a public charity. If you already have a DAF, simply request a grant distribution through your DAF sponsor. Be sure to use Art Encounter’s Tax ID# 36-2996611.

Charitable Distributions from IRA
Are you 70.5 years or older? Required distributions from your IRA or 401K are 100% taxable and can create an additional tax on your society security benefits, even if you give the money away after you receive it. The good news is that if you redirect this distribution to Art Encounter, you will forego the taxes. If you’d like to make a direct charitable distribution from your IRA to Art Encounter, please email Executive Director Lea Pinsky or give us a call at 847-328-9222.

Gifts of Appreciated Stock 
Gifts of appreciated stock made directly to Art Encounter provide dual tax benefits. Donors avoid paying taxes on the capital gains, and the full value of the donation can be written off on taxes if the donor has owned the asset for more than one year. To discuss making a gift of stock to Art Encounter, please email Executive Director Lea Pinsky or give us a call at 847-328-9222.

Planned Giving
If you would like to discuss the possibility of including Art Encounter in your estate plans through your will or trust, please email Executive Director Lea Pinsky or give us a call at 847-328-9222.