Be The Future!

Thank you for Your Donation in support of Arts & Culture!

Will you join us in cultivating a thriving global community generated by the power of cultural curiosity, education, connection, and preservation? Members are the KEY to keeping LEAF Alive right now. Thank YOU for being part of this journey. We are dedicated to our mission and the future!

Donate below to support LEAF Global Arts

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LEAF LOCAL ARTIST RELIEF FUND

As we come together in the wake of hurricane Helene, we recognize the devastating impact on our artistic community. So many artists and musicians are left without venues, gigs, and subsequent income to take care of their families, pets, homes, and more.

LEAF Global Arts welcomes support of anyone who is able to give in order to directly support our beloved artists. Join Tipitinas of New Orleans, Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Josh Phillips and so many generous people who know the power of music.

These are the local performers, musicians, and artists who work in schools to uplift our youth through global and cultural arts, and bring so much joy, love, and light to our community.

Please consider giving to the LEAF Global Arts Artist Relief fund. All proceeds directly support our artists.

In this crucial moment Dan Lucas Memorial Fund is leading forward to support local WNC & LEAF Artists. This is a MATCHING GIFT GRANT- when you GIVE, your gift is doubled.
Dan Lucas Memorial Fund is dedicated to local Musicians and Cultural Institutions. Over the years, Dan Lucas’ family has guided and generously supported LEAF Global Arts and has been a catalyst keeping culture and music alive!

Global Arts Education

Cultural Preservation

Keep LEAF Arts & Culture Alive!
Renew or Join LEAF Membership

For just $50+ a year, YOU can be a LEAF Members creativing collective impact through Culture, Arts & Education!, 100% of Membership supports LEAF Schools & Streets and LEAF International Programs. Membership is the KEY to LEAF keeping our essential mission-driven programs thriving, and the way we enrich our connections with you. There are some sweet benefits to enjoy as well. Membership is the #1 factor that says to our Culture Keepers and Teaching Artists “YOU are supported. Your culture, youth and you are important. LEAF is here for YOU! ” THANK YOU LEAF MEMBERS!
We welcome any questions & connections: Members@theLEAF.org

PERSONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Join LEAF Membership to be part of a global community of donors who believe in the life-changing power of cultural arts education. Being a member is the best way to grow your LEAF connections. Your Membership provides cultural arts education to youth locally and globally on a daily basis locally, globally and now virtually as well!

BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS

Become a LEAF Business Member and make a stronger bridge to your local and global community! LEAF Business Members share their love of music, arts, and culture by contributing to LEAF’s cultural arts education programs.  Show your customers that your business cares about the future of our community and the world! Business!

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All Personal LEAF Memberships include:

  • Changing the lives of youth through cultural arts programs locally and globally
  • Access to LEAF Retreat + Festival Weekend Plus Passes
  • Invitation to special events hosted at 
  • LEAF Global Arts Experience, Retreats and Festivals 
  • Special invitations for LEAF events all year
  • Early Lodging Reservations 
  • Exclusive access to discounts and promotions provided by LEAF Sponsors and LEAF Business Members

Includes basic benefit package listed above plus:

  • 4 passes to LEAF Global Arts experience in Downtown Asheville

$50 Yearly

Includes benefits of previous level plus:

  • Early childcare registration for Elfhaven Childcare at LEAF Festival
  • 4 passes to LEAF Global Arts experience for everyone in your household

$100 Yearly

Includes benefits of previous level plus:

  • 10% off merchandise at LEAF Global Arts Experience
  • 1 VIP Parking Pass per LEAF Festival

$250 Yearly

Includes benefits of previous level plus:

  • 10% off Special Events at LEAF Global Arts Experience
  • 2 VIP Access Passes per LEAF Festival
  • Annual Family Pass for LEAF Global Arts experience (entrance for your entire household)

$500 Yearly

Includes benefits of previous level plus:

  • VIP Tour of LEAF Global Arts Experience 
  • 2 additional VIP Access Passes (4 Total) per LEAF Festival

$1,000 Yearly

Includes benefits of previous level plus:

  • VIP Tour of LEAF Global Arts experience with a Curator or Artist in Residence
  • VIP Tour of LEAF Global Arts experience with LEAF Co-Executive Director
  • 2 VIP Weekend Plus Tickets per LEAF Festival

$2,500 Yearly

Includes benefits of previous level plus:

  • 2 Additional VIP Weekend Plus Tickets (4 Total) per LEAF Festival
  • Early Thursday LEAF Festival Check-In (must pre-register)
$5,000 Yearly

Includes benefits of previous level plus:

  • Customized LEAF Experiences
$10,000 Yearly

All Business Memberships include:

  • Changing the lives of youth through cultural arts programs locally and globally
  • Regular e-news updates and program reports
  • Annual Business Pass to LEAF Global Arts experience (entrance for up to 5 people)
  • Access to LEAF Festival Weekend Plus Passes
  • May purchase Weekend Plus Passes for staff and clients (Thursday Access)
  • Invitation to special events hosted at LEAF Festival and LEAF Global Arts experience
  • Special invitations for LEAF events throughout the year
  • Invitation for up to 2 guests to attend LEAF Sponsor Social (Spring, Summer, Fall)
  • Early Festival cabin reservations the months of December and June
  • Ability to share discounts and promotions with LEAF Members
  • Listing on LEAF’s website, Weekend Program, and Annual Report

Includes basic benefit package listed above plus:

  • 10% off Special Events at LEAF Global Arts experience
  • 1 VIP Parking Pass per LEAF Festival
  • 2 VIP Access Passes per LEAF Festival (this is not a ticket)
$500 Yearly

Includes benefits of previous level plus:

  • VIP Tour of LEAF Global Arts experience
  • 2 Additional VIP Access Passes (4 Total) per Festival (this is not a ticket)
$1,000 Yearly

Includes benefits of previous level plus:

  • VIP Tour of LEAF Global Arts experience with a Curator or Artist in Residence
  • VIP Tour of LEAF Global Arts experience with LEAF Co-Executive Director
  • 2 VIP Weekend Plus Tickets per Festival

$2,500 Yearly

Includes benefits of previous level plus:

  • 2 Additional VIP Weekend Plus Tickets (4 Total) per Festival
  • Early Thursday LEAF Festival Check-In (must pre-register)

$5,000 Yearly

Includes benefits of previous level plus:

  • Customized LEAF Experiences

$10,000 Yearly

Don’t see a level that fits with your giving range/goals? Reach out to us at Membership@theLEAF.org!

Join by Phone: 828.68-MUSIC [686-8742]
Join by mail: LEAF Global Arts
19 Eagle Street, Suite 120, Asheville, NC 28801
*Please make check payable to LEAF Global Arts with Membership in the Memo Line*

One of the benefits of LEAF Membership is that we are connected to a global community of donors who believe in harnessing the power of cultural arts as a lens for cultivating cultural curiosity and bringing greater harmony to our world. Our members continue to inspire us by supporting cultural arts learning experiences for youth locally & globally. As you maneuver through our new normal and decide if, where, and how, you can support we ask that you look in your own back yard. Our local businesses provide job opportunities, join us in partnership and serve our community on a daily basis. We want to highlight the LEAF Business Members that allow us to do what we do, thank them for their support and encourage you to show them love where you can. Some of these businesses are sharing special deals with you, some are feeding/supporting their community as most needed, and some are striving to forge a path through this pandemic. One thing is for sure, like you, they are a part of the LEAF community.

Annual Gratitude Report

2023 was a powerful year. Thank YOU Members for being key in our extraordinary Journey of creating empowering  Global Arts Education Programs and experiences locally and globally. Explore the Gratitude Report to see the impact of YOUR support!

Thank you for Your Donation in support of Arts & Culture!

Will you join us in cultivating a thriving global community generated by the power of cultural curiosity, education, connection, and preservation? Members are the KEY to keeping LEAF Alive right now. Thank YOU for being part of this journey. We are dedicated to our mission and the future!

Donate below to support LEAF Global Arts

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LEAF Business Members are Community All Stars!

GLOBAL CITIZEN

•Dan Lucas Memorial Fund
•Alexandra & Don Clayton
•The Ben Gradison Family
Burial Beer Co
Allen Stahl + Kilbourne
•Paul Mitchem Family

VISIONARY

Charles “Charlie” Gwinn
•Cindy & Pete Perez•

LUMINARY

Falcon Construction
Mah Jong
•Peace-Love-Happiness
Asheville Community Movement
•Westmoreland & Scully: Corner Kitchen & Chestnut Restaurants
•Drs. Linda & George Milsaps

CULTURAL AMBASSADOR

Enter The Earth
•Barbara Benisch & Jacque Allen
James “Jim” Bird
•Pasta & Provisions

CULTURAL AMBASSADOR
•Grey Eagle Music Hall
•Industrial Tape & Supply

PATRON

Red House Architecture
•Fox Cove Photography
•Green River Botanicals
•Stumphouse Design
•Susan & Andrew Grover/Baxter
•Harmony AVL+media
•Gardens of Health 
•Beasley Family
•Boekelheide Family

PATRON

•Asheville Pizza South
•EDEN-OUT
•Luster Clean
•Illustrated Map of Asheville
•Perkins and Sons, LLC
•Sarah Hairell-
Carolina One Real Estate

•HunterKemper Consulting|•Ritter, Zaretsky, Lieber & Jaime, LLP
Eden Rock Real Estate 
•PeaceBug Farm
•JSJ Contracting
•Health Designs, LLC
•Ethereal Leaf
Tosco Music

A few examples of how LEAF donations and memberships are activated!
$100 – 3-hour Teaching Artist leading Schools & Streets Sessions (in-person or virtual)
$200 – 20 scholarships for youth to explore the world at LEAF Global
$500 – 5 months of equity and community building Learning Journeys (in-person & virtual)
$3,500-5,000 supports 1 LEAF International Program for 1 year!
In this time of COVID,  donations are also welcomed to support operations, LEAF Global, and technology development. As a team, we’ve reduced and pivoted to be more efficient while ensuring that our mission and global arts education work and important resources continues.

LEAF LOVE ENDOWMENT FUND

Charitable & Planned Giving: Donor Advised Funds, Stocks +

Cultural Exchange Fund

LEAF
Instrument Drive

Discover the ways to be part of LEAF that matches your Giving Priorities.
Thank you for considering donating to LEAF Global Arts in your will and giving legacy that passes your love for arts and culture to future generations while honoring you or your beloved friends and family.

Reach out To Members@theLEAF.org

Ben Gradison
Memorial Fund

Kenya J. Webster
Memorial Fund

Mayani is a Maasai boy from longido Arusha. He went to boarding school at 6 years old and lost his Maasai language and tradition. Since joining the LEAF program, he has learned to sing Maasai songs, practiced the ‘jump’ tradition and wear Maasai shukas (traditional clothing). Mayani is extremely happy and is currently teaching other youth the culture.