planned giving
unlocking a Legacy: Enriching the Arts for Generations to Come
South County Arts Association's Planned Giving Program is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the Rhode Island arts community by supporting our mission with exhibits, and shared artistic experiences.
By considering a bequest, you can ensure that your passion for the arts endures, leaving a legacy that resonates for generations.
with questions contact
jen Ferry, Executive Director
why planned giving
matters
a unique opportunity to align your values with your philanthropic goals.
By making a bequest to the South County Arts Association, you contribute to the long-term sustainability of our non-profit organization, enabling us to continue fostering creativity, supporting local artists, and providing enriching experiences for our community.
types of bequests
residuary bequest
Allocate a percentage or the remainder of your estate after other bequests, debts, and taxes have been satisfied.
restricted/
demonstrative bequest
Direct your bequest to support a particular program, initiative, or area within the South County Arts Association that holds special meaning for you.
contingent bequest
Specify a condition that must be met for your bequest to take effect.
specific/general bequest
Designate a specific dollar amount, percentage of your estate, or particular asset to the South County Arts Association.
with questions contact
Jen Ferry, executive director with questions.
how to make a bequest
specify the purpose
If you have a specific area or program you wish to support, clearly outline your intentions in your will. If you desire to create an endowment or direct your bequest as an unrestricted gift, provide these instructions.
inform us of your decision
While not required, sharing your decision allows us to express our gratitude and include you in our legacy recognition programs.
consult with your attorney
Seek the guidance of a qualified attorney to help you draft or update your will to include the desired bequest.
include the South County Arts Association
Clearly state the South County Arts Association's legal name and tax identification number in your will.
Legal Name: South County Arts Association
Tax ID Number: 05-6008104
Address: 2587 Kingstown Road, Kingston, RI 02881
the impact of your bequests
Your bequest is a testament to your commitment to the arts and will contribute significantly to South County Arts Association's ability to…
sustain programs
Ensure ongoing support for artistic endeavors, exhibitions, and educational initiatives.
empower artists
Provide resources and opportunities for local artists to thrive, display, sell, and share their talents.
maintain our historic facilities
Maintain and improve our facilities to provide a welcoming and enriching location for fulfilling our mission.
engage the community
Foster a love for the arts through diverse and accessible cultural experiences.
let’s celebrate our success
with your support, we achieved so much! View each category for a review of FY 23/24
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9 juried & open exhibitions were held in the Helme House Gallery. We received a record number of 1694 entries, and exhibited 988 works. 44 artworks sold to collectors. We awarded $3,800 in cash prizes. In addition, two member invitational shows spotlighted 14 artist members.
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We offered 108 classes to over 634 students from beginners to experienced artists. 122 were new students. We introduced 4 new teachers. Open studios for Printmaking grew in popularity.
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63 pottery studio members and over 200 students used our studio this past year. We had 323 kiln firings, 4 woodfire & raku.
9 tons of clay! was used this year to create functional & decorative. -
We awarded $550 in schilarsips, which removed financial barriers, allowing everyone to participate in our classes and/or receive a discount on their membership.
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Our special events were a huge success! 95 artists participated in our 53rd holiday sale generating $72,246k in sales with $50,873 of total revenue for the artists and over 2000 visitors.
Our Art Heist Fundraiser, raised $15,525 with 158 art donations and 200 attendees.
Dinner Under the Trees was enjoyed by 135 guests.
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We have 550 Members and are growing! Six dedicated staff and ten experienced board members. Over 5000 social media followers, nearly 4000 email subscribers and 33K unique website visitors
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Presentations by arts professionals covered topics from working with specialty papers to art journaling. Free monthly exhibit gallery tours led by volunteer and arts educator Wendy Rappaport helped attendees learn more about the art.
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Our year-round gift shop supports art sales for approximately 45 artists as part of their member benefits and our festival & exhibition supplies helped members sell $3k at the Judith Point Farmers Market
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Our Maker Monday blog interviews featured 12 member artists. Sharing their personal history, artwork, and inspiration.
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The Helme House studios offer nine affordable art studios to artists in the community.
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Preserving our historic buildings is essential to our success. This year we completed several ADA-Compliant Renovations and building improvements: an ADA-compliant restroom, ramps at two entrances, wider doorways, lever-style hardware, four new sinks, a specialized pottery wheel & modified workspaces. Plus a new HVAC system, new roof and siding for the studio building.
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We had over 100 volunteers who gave their time to undertake often tedious tasks such as cleaning, labeling our mailings, loading/unloading kilns, working our sales, and performing administrative tasks. We couldn't have had such a successful year without them.
have you taken a class with us lately?
Many of the artists here at SCAA are people I’ve known for years, going back to time spent here with my mother in the 1970s and 1980s. There’s a real sense of shared history, supported by a dedicated team that keeps the organization running so effectively.
—Krzysztof Mathews
