The Friends are a 501-(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We consider our finances as a matter of public record, and we welcome any and all donors to inquire, at any time, exactly how their generous gifts are being used.

The Friends of the Visual Arts are eligible participants with the Oregon Cultural Trust. Donations made via the Cultural Trust qualify for a 100% tax credit in Oregon--please see their website for details.
The Friends also participate in
GoodSearch.com. Every time you
search the Web with this engine, they donate a penny to the
WAC! You can "Back the WAC" just by surfing the web--how convenient is that?
Click their logo to get started.
The following corporations and individuals have recently made generous donations (cash or in-kind) or sponsorships to our programs:
Sara Sherman-Glaser
Mary Regina Perez
Kathleen Bell
Pete Ruck
The Oregon State Fairgrounds
The Salem Saturday Market
Bank of the Cascades
The Friends would like to thank the William S. Walton Charitable Trust of Salem. Their recent grant was spent on direct program expenses for our Winter, 2008 After School Art program, serving 62 local elementary school children for eight weeks.
The Friends thank the Oregon Arts Commission for their Arts Recognition Grant. This fund will be used to develop and purchase promotional materials for the WAC, including brochures, roadside signage, and a video about our Center.
The Friends have been designated to receive two grants from this fund during the 2008 FY disbursement in July. The first, a Capital Improvement grant, will be used to complete our Kiln Yard and create a new entrance to this area. The second is an Operating Expenses grant, and will contribute across the board to improvements in our programs.