Support SAAC

Funding for Starkville Area Arts Council comes from 3 primary sources: grants, individual donations, and fundraising events. Individuals and businesses can support SAAC through memberships, donations, or using Amazon Smile, Kroger Rewards, or PayPal Giving Fund. SAAC operates with fewer than 300 individual donors each year? Help us change that. Any amount is welcome, and will be put to great use to build a community through art.

We never turn away the offer of a helping hand. Let us know if you'd like to volunteer and we'll find a good fit for you!
On this page:
  • Annual Donations
  • Patrons
  • Volunteer
  • Other Creative Ways to Help (Kroger Community Rewards, Facebook Fundraisers, etc.)
  • Sponsorships, Grants & Other Sources 

​Annual Donations

Annual donations are a primary source of financial support for programs. Suggested donation tiers are listed  in the image below with perks. Become a patron today or contact us to find out more! 
Support FYE June 2025 here!
Donor perks will be distributed on a monthly basis in the beginning of each month.
May be paid monthly. Please contact the Executive Director for details.
Although online donations reduce administrative overhead and human error, SAAC will accept payment by check. Please make payable to "Starkville Area Arts Council" and mail to the address at the bottom of this page.

FY 2024 Patrons 

Patrons give SAAC a critical foundation by committing $1,000/year in operating support. We'd like to thank our past and current patrons. 

Patrons for FYE June 2024 are listed below.

If you're interested in becoming a patron, contact SAAC!
May be paid monthly. Please contact the Executive Director for details.
Dr. Joan Butler and Dr. Clay Taylor
Mr. & Ms. Robin and Dana Fant
Mr. Andrew Gaston
Mr. & Ms. Robert and Elizabeth Hawkins
Stifel (Columbus)
Starkville Main Street Association
Modern Woodmen - Barbara Coats
Mr. Paul Buckley
Mr. Olin P. Norton
Mayor Lynn Spruill
Dr. & Dr. Walter and Susie Diehl
Dan Camp Family Real Estate Co
Dr. & Ms. Mark and Leah Ellis
City of Starkville
Mississippi Development Authority - Visit Mississippi
Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC)
Oktibbeha County
Windgate Foundation
Starkville Visitor's & Convention Bureau
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

Volunteer!
It takes a VILLAGE to make things happen . . . We have the best village of volunteers to work with but can always use new hands and talent. Contact the SAAC office or click in the footer below to find out how you can help. Paintbrush and potter's wheel not required!
For general volunteering, click on the volunteer button above (or at the bottom of every page) to sign up for our Volunteer List & Newsletter.
For specific volunteer opportunities, click on the SignUp Genius button to the right
Sign Up!

Internship Program

Interesting in becoming an intern? Apply here!
Those interested in workstudy opportunities should
​contact MSU for eligibility.

Creative ways to help...

Do you shop at Kroger?
Kroger Community Rewards makes fund-raising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do everyday. Once you link your card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card!

​We can be your designated charity! (It doesn't take away your Kroger points.) Be sure to select Organization #RQ699. For more details, visit this link. 
Do you have a birthday? Support SAAC through Facebook Birthdays! Click the button below to learn how to create a birthday fundraiser to support SAAC!
Paypal Giving Fund: Donate to SAAC using your PayPal. Search for "Starkville Area Arts Council below

Sponsorships, Grants, and Other Sources

​Sponsorship Opportunities

SAAC offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities and levels for organizations and individuals, whether through in-kind or cash contributions. To learn more, please contact the Executive Director at [email protected].
Sponsorships for FYE June 2023 (including events  and programs like the Cotton District Arts Festival, Art in the Park,  AiPP, and more) are available NOW! Contact SAAC for more details. 

Grants

For FYE June 2024, SAAC has received grant funding from several sources, including (but not limited to):
  • Oktibbeha County ($16,500)
  • Mississippi Arts Commission ($16,000)
  • Windgate Foundation ($12,000)
  • Greater Starkville Development Partnership ($10,000)
  • City of Starkville ($3,500)
  • Visit Mississippi ($6,000)
  • and several more! 
P.O Box 2070 
Starkville, Mississippi 39760
[email protected]
[email protected]
662.268.6231
Hours: Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm ( closed Sat-Sun )
SAAC is sustained by donors and sponsors. Donations amounts are flexible and can be recurring. Learn more by clicking the button above.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: SAAC is an equal opportunity organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, operation of programs, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for the public, all members of our staff, volunteers, vendors, and artist communities.