100 years of art & community
a once-in-a-century opportunity
As South County Art Association approaches its 100th anniversary in 2027, we are looking beyond today toward the next century of creativity, education, and community impact.
John Russel House
A generous bequest of the neighboring John Russell House presents a rare and transformative opportunity to thoughtfully expand our campus—preserving a historic property while creating new space for artistic practice, exhibitions, and community engagement. This expansion will allow SCAA to deepen its mission, increase access to the arts, and ensure long-term sustainability for generations to come.
Leadership support at this pivotal moment will help shape the future of SCAA. Centennial contributions will fund strategic planning, preservation, and responsible development—laying the groundwork for a stronger, more resilient organization as we enter our second century.
This is a moment to create a lasting legacy—one that honors the artists, educators, and supporters who have shaped SCAA over the past 100 years, and those who will carry it forward.
invest in the next 100 years of SCAA
honoring the past. shaping the future
leave a lasting legacy
We invite you to consider a leadership-level gift in support of SCAA’s centennial vision and campus expansion.
As we plan for SCAA’s second century, naming opportunities allow donors to support campus expansion, historic preservation, and arts education while creating a lasting impact. Opportunities are available for studios, galleries, programs, and community spaces within the John Russell House and across our campus.
Contributions may be made as a one-time gift, multi-year pledge, or planned gift. To discuss leadership giving in more details please contact us directly.
why centennial giving matters
Shapes SCAA’s future campus and programs
Preserves a historic property for community use
Expands access to arts education and creative spaces
Creates lasting impact beyond annual operations
help shape the future
centennial contributions
Centenial contribitions will fund strategic planning, preservation, and responsible development—laying the groundwork for a stronger, more resilient organization as we enter our second century.
Centenial contributions will be recognized in stone–literally! The initial plans for campus expansion is to connect the John Russel House will the Helme House via a connector walkway.
While we are still in the very early stages of design and planning, two possibilities for donor recognition are a donor walkway and a donnor wall
Please note: Images are AI generated to illustrate the concept.
centennial contribution levels
donor walkway
$1200
Individual stone or ceramic tile, will be engraved with centenial donors names..
donor wall
$800
Glazed exterior wall panels will be sandblast etched with donor names.
leadership & legacy gift opportunities
major campus spaces
$20,000–$30,000
Naming of a gallery, major studio, or education wing
Recognition
Across campus signage and key publications
program & equipment
$5,000–$10,000
Naming of a program fund, teaching initiative, or studio equipment fund
Recognition
In program materials and annual acknowledgments
community & learning areas
$10,000–$20,000
Naming of a community gathering space, garden area, or resource space
Recognition
Through signage and donor listings.
John Russel House.
$30,000 +
Naming of the John Russell House or a major component of its restoration. Opportunity to endow a signature program or fund within the expanded campus
Recognition
Prominemt recognition and legacy acknowledgment
a century preserved, awaiting its next chapter
