Support ArtHatch

Help artists work, help teens grow, and keep an active arts space on Grand Avenue.

ArtHatch exists because people believe local artists and young creatives need real places to create, learn, exhibit, and connect with the public.

Why Donations Matter

ArtHatch is more than a gallery. It is a nonprofit arts space where resident artists, teen artists, visiting artists, families, collectors, and neighbors meet through exhibitions, open studios, workshops, events, and public art projects.

Your donation helps keep that ecosystem active. It supports the space, materials, programming, music, exhibitions, and community access that make ArtHatch an active creative hub instead of a closed-door studio building.

What Donations Support

Gifts to ArtHatch help fund the practical pieces that make creative opportunity possible.

Free Teen Arts Programming

Donations help provide workshops, mentorship, materials, studio experience, and exhibition opportunities for young artists.

Artist Opportunities

Support helps working artists show new work, connect with the public, participate in events, and stay rooted in Escondido's arts community.

Exhibitions and Events

Monthly exhibitions, open studios, receptions, artist talks, live music, and community gatherings all require ongoing support.

Public Art Projects

Community-facing art projects help make creativity visible beyond the gallery walls and strengthen downtown Escondido.

Gallery Improvements

Support helps maintain and improve the physical space, including lighting, walls, equipment, repairs, and visitor experience.

Creative Access

Donor support helps keep programming accessible so students and community members can participate regardless of financial barriers.

Community Impact

When you support ArtHatch, you are helping keep creative life visible and active in downtown Escondido. Your gift helps teens build confidence, helps artists keep working, and helps the public experience new art in person.

For Teens

Access to mentorship, materials, workshops, exhibitions, and a community that treats their creative goals with respect.

For Artists

Space to build momentum, meet the public, develop work, and remain connected to a broader creative network.

For Escondido

An active arts space on Grand Avenue that brings people together through exhibitions, music, learning, and public creativity.

Teen art workshop supported by donations

Donor Levels

Every gift matters. These giving levels help donors choose a level of support that matches their capacity and commitment to local artists and young creatives.

Champion | $10,000+

Transformational Support

Major support for teen arts programming, exhibitions, public art projects, gallery improvements, and long-term organizational stability.

Hero | $7,500+

Program Leadership

Deep support for artist opportunities, youth programming, events, and the public-facing work that keeps ArtHatch active.

Presenter | $5,000+

Exhibition Support

Helps make exhibitions, receptions, open studios, live music, and community programs possible throughout the year.

Lover | $3,500+

Creative Community Support

Supports the artists, students, materials, and events that make ArtHatch a creative gathering place.

Aficionado | $2,500+

Artist and Student Support

Helps fund teen workshops, gallery needs, and opportunities for artists to share their work with the public.

Patron | $1,000+

Sustaining Support

Reliable support for day-to-day programming needs, space improvements, supplies, and community access.

Business | $500+

Local Business Support

A strong way for local businesses to support artists, teens, public programming, and downtown cultural life.

Supporter | $250+

Community Support

Helps cover materials, event needs, student access, and the many practical details behind public arts programming.

Any Amount

Every Gift Helps

Smaller gifts add up and directly support the work of keeping ArtHatch open, active, and accessible.

Sponsorship Options

Businesses, families, foundations, and community partners can support specific areas of ArtHatch's work. Sponsorship may be tied to teen programming, exhibitions, live music, special events, public art, gallery improvements, or general operating support.

To discuss sponsorship recognition, in-kind support, or a targeted gift, contact ArtHatch directly.

Ask About Sponsorship

Give Through a Donor-Advised Fund

If you give through a donor-advised fund, you can recommend a grant to ArtHatch through your DAF sponsor.

Search for ArtHatch by name or use our EIN when submitting your recommendation.

Legal name: ArtHatch
EIN: 27-2842154

Nonprofit and Tax Information

ArtHatch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations help support public arts programming, free teen arts opportunities, artist support, exhibitions, events, and improvements to the gallery space.

EIN: 27-2842154

Donations may be tax deductible as allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance about your individual situation.

  • Online donations are processed through PayPal.
  • ArtHatch accepts donations through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs).
  • ArtHatch uses donations to support mission-based arts programming and community access.
  • For donation records, sponsorship details, or in-kind gifts, contact ArtHatch directly.

Donor Recognition

Supporters Through the Years

ArtHatch is grateful for the individuals, businesses, sponsors, and in-kind donors who have helped sustain the organization over time.

2026

Champion ($10,000+)

  • California Arts Council

Presenter ($5,000+)

  • Boys and Girls Foundation
  • The City of Escondido Public Arts Commission

Business ($500+)

2025

Champion ($10,000+)

  • California Arts Council

Presenter ($5,000+)

  • Boys and Girls Foundation
  • The City of Escondido Public Arts Commission
  • Truman C. Keuhn Charities

Patron ($1,000+)

  • Escondido Rotary Foundation
  • Joanne Brey and Ron Fitzgerald
  • Linda B Walker

Business ($500+)

Supporter ($250+)

2024

Champion ($10,000+)

  • California Arts Council

Presenter ($5,000+)

  • Goodwin Family Memorial Trust

Patron ($1,000+)

  • Escondido Rotary Foundation
  • Joanne Brey and Ron Fitzgerald
  • Linda B Walker
  • Robert Barry

Business ($500+)

Supporter ($250+)

2022

Champion ($10,000+)

  • County of San Diego - At the recommendation of Supervisor Kristin Gaspar
  • The City of Escondido in partnership with The Escondido Community Foundation and The San Diego Foundation

Aficionado ($2,500+)

  • The San Diego Country of Supervisors at the recommendation of Supervisor Kristin Gaspar

Patron ($1,000+)

  • Fusenot Charity Foundation
  • Joanne Brey and Ron Fitzgerald
  • Linda B Walker
  • Mike and Nancy Dunlap
  • Robert Barry
  • The Boys and Girls Club
  • The Illumina Foundation

Business ($500+)

  • Pat Simpkins

Supporter ($250+)

2021

Champion ($10,000+)

  • State of California

Presenter ($5,000+)

Patron ($1,000+)

  • Donna Lee
  • Joanne Brey and Ron Fitzgerald
  • Linda B Walker
  • Robert Barry
  • The Illumina Foundation

Supporter ($250+)

2020

Aficionado ($2,500+)

Patron ($1,000+)

  • Joanne Brey and Ron Fitzgerald
  • Robert Barry

2018

Champion ($10,000+)

  • Fred Radtke

Aficionado ($2,500+)

Patron ($1,000+)

  • Google
  • Joanne Brey and Ron Fitzgerald
  • Linda B. Walker
  • Mark Chavis and Grace Walker
  • Robert Barry
  • Rosalind Rideout and CJ Putnicki
  • Shannon Itzaina
  • Timothy and Frauntene McLarney
  • Tracy Lewis-Mikesell

Business ($500+)

Supporter ($250+)

2017

Aficionado ($2,500+)

Patron ($1,000+)

Business ($500+)

Supporter ($250+)

2016

Presenter ($5,000+)

  • County of San Diego - At the recommendation of Supervisor Dave Roberts

Aficionado ($2,500+)

Patron ($1,000+)

  • Chick Koszis
  • Cruisin Grand
  • Google
  • Joanne Brey and Ron Fitzgerald
  • Linda B Walker
  • Lindy Ivey
  • Lisa Stiefken in honor of Brady Beard
  • Shannon Itzaina

Business ($500+)

Supporter ($250+)

2015

Champion ($10,000+)

Aficionado ($2,500+)

Patron ($1,000+)

Business ($500+)

Supporter ($250+)

2014

Presenter ($5,000+)

  • Linda B Walker

Aficionado ($2,500+)

Patron ($1,000+)

Business ($500+)

Supporter ($250+)

Volunteers

  • Chick Koszis
  • Kurt Lightfoot
  • Liz Schaude
  • Steve Waldron

2013

Champion ($10,000+)

  • The Robert Brunst Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation

Presenter ($5,000+)

  • Anonymous - Washington D.C.
  • Google Inc.

Lover ($3,500+)

Aficionado ($2,500+)

Patron ($1,000+)

Business ($500+)

Supporter ($250+)

Volunteers

  • Charles Carr
  • Chick Koszis
  • Cuties for a Cause
  • Jenny Barber
  • Jim Beck
  • Kurt Lightfoot
  • Melissa Walker
  • Randy and Peaches Clark
  • Sam Pulvers
  • Steve Waldron

2012

Hero ($7,500+)

  • County of San Diego at the recommendation of Supervisor Pam Slater Price.

Presenter ($5,000+)

Aficionado ($2,500+)

Patron ($1,000+)

Business ($500+)

Supporter ($250+)

Volunteers

2011

Presenter ($5,000+)

  • County of San Diego - At the recommendation of Supervisor Pam Slater Price
  • Distinction Gallery
  • Google Inc.

Aficionado ($2,500+)

Patron ($1,000+)

  • Cafe Space Media
  • Lisa Hazelwood

Supporter ($250+)

  • Acacia Animal Hospital
  • Nick Miksell
  • Philipp Rittermann
  • Vinz Wine Bar

Volunteers

  • Beth Kwapis
  • Chick Koszis
  • Jenny Barber
  • Kurt Lightfoot
  • Lillian Harter
  • Max Hunt
  • Melissa Walker
  • Michael Delaney
  • Sam Pulvers
  • Tina Wall
  • Tracy Mikesell