Ways to Give
We need people like you!
People's involvement is essential to Frank Bette Center of the Arts success. Whether you join, give or help (become an artist member, make a donation, or volunteer), your contribution helps The Bette remain an important part of the artistic community.
ARTIST MEMBERSHIP
DONATE
VOLUNTEER
Why become a Frank Bette artist member?
Artists and their friends are encouraged to become members to support all the ongoing programs, exhibits and class at the center. Members receive our bi-monthly newsletters with information about events, exhibits, opportunities, and classes.
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Commission
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Artists receive 60% of sales.
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Reduced Exhibition Fees
Members receive discounts on submission fees for Group Thematic Exhibits:
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Members: $20 with unlimited entries.
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Non-members $30 with a limit of 2 entries.
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Exhibits
Three times a year, the Center presents a new theme for exhibits in the Main Gallery. These exhibits, curated by staff members and installed by volunteers, hang salon-style and provide artists publicity and marketing opportunities. On the second Saturday of each month the public is invited to a Reception to view and purchase art.
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Members-only exhibitions
Members may participate in Special Event exhibits, such as the Holidays at Frank Bette. ​
Solo Exhibits
Artist members in good standing are welcome to submit proposals for month-long special exhibits in the Signature Gallery.
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Classes
Members receive discounts on most classes.
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Your donations help support
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maintaining our building
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strengthening our programs
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sustaining our day-to-day operations
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providing awards to our artists
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providing grants for special projects
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​Your donation is tax-deductible
FBCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
(EIN # 94-3366957)
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Friend: $10-199​
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Name or logo on Gallery wall for one year
Donor and in-kind: $200-499
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Name or logo on Gallery thank you wall for one year
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Event sponsors (PAPO and/or AOC ) - Name or logo in newsletters for a year
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Event sponsors (PAPO and /or AOC ) - Name or logo on website
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Patron: $500-999
All of the above benefits PLUS:
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Name or logo on Gallery wall for one year
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Name or logo on advertising material for event or events sponsored (e.g., PAPo, AOC or Main Gallery exhibit: exhibit signage, postcards, posters, selected magazine and newspaper ads)
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Sustainer: $1000-2499
All of the above benefits PLUS:
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Public thank you from the podium during exhibition ceremony
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Honorary 1 year membership with Benefits
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Benefactor: $2500+
All of the above benefits PLUS:
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Use of the Frank Bette Center for the Arts for one event
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$100 voucher to use within one year at the Frank Bette Center (to go toward a class, gallery purchase etc)
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Employer Matching Gifts
Double or even triple your donation with a matching gift from your employer! Ask your HR representative for a matching gift form, complete it and send it to us at: Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St., Alameda, CA 94501
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Make a tax deductible donation by check to:
Frank Bette Center for the Arts
1601 Paru Street
Alameda, CA 94501
​THANK YOU!
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Frank Bette Center for the Arts relies on volunteers to support our programs and services. Whether assisting with events, exhibitions, or minding the gallery, volunteers help FBCA support local artists and continue to be an important part of the community.
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Volunteering need not be difficult or time-consuming. All it takes to volunteer for the very important position of Gallery Minder is 3 hours. So if you've got time to spare, FBCA would appreciate if you joined our team.
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To find out all the ways you can volunteer, visit the Frank Bette Center for the Arts or get in touch with us by phone, text or email.
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Gallery Minder shifts are usually three hours (11am-2pm) and (2pm-5pm) on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Event shifts vary. ​Orientation and training will be provided. If you have any questions feel free to email me.