Support Millican Arts
Because every story
deserves to be told
Millican Arts goes where the stories are — into communities, across cultures, and into the lives of people whose artistic voices deserve to be heard. Your membership makes that possible.
Become a MemberOur Approach
Art is how communities
find their voice.
A veteran who writes. A prisoner who paints. An animal rescuer who dances. A congregation that sings. An emerging artist who sculpts her way forward. These are not separate causes — they are all expressions of the same universal human need to be witnessed, understood, and creatively alive.
Millican Arts was built on the belief that artistic expression is the most powerful tool we have for healing, connection, and forward movement. When you become a member, you don’t just support an organization. You attach yourself to a community — and to the stories that community needs to tell through art.
Our 2026 Focus
Three communities.
One commitment.
Millican Arts goes where the stories are — and this year, we are committing to developing dedicated artistic programming for three communities whose stories deserve to be told. This is our foundation for 2026. It will grow.
Veterans & Disabled Veterans
Writing, poetry, visual art, and music as tools for healing and narrative reclamation — giving veterans a creative voice for experiences that words alone can’t carry.
Students & Youth
Contests, scholarships, school partnerships, and performance opportunities that give the next generation of artists a stage before they’re ready to build one themselves. This work is already underway.
Faith & Religious Communities
Music, spoken word, and visual art that bridges congregations, deepens shared understanding, and gives spiritual life a creative outlet — celebrating the artistic voices already alive inside communities of faith.
These three focus areas are our inspiration for this year. As Millican Arts grows, so does the circle of communities we serve — because every story matters, and every community has one worth telling through art.
Membership
Choose the level that’s right for you
Every membership includes a discount on books, merchandise, and paid event tickets, plus access to the Millican Arts community forum. Benefits build with each level — everything below, plus more.
To request consideration, email info@millicanarts.org.
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Student
$10 / year Scholarships Available |
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| Individual $35 / year |
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Family
$75 / year Sponsorships Available |
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| Art Lover $150 / year |
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| Legacy Circle $500 / year |
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| Patron’s Circle $1,000 / year |
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Founder’s Circle
$2,500 / year Founding Member |
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Impact
Where your money goes
Every membership dollar is put to work across four areas. This is our commitment to transparency — and to the communities, artists, and mission we serve.
Community & Arts Education 50%
The heart of what we do. Half of every dollar goes directly into live programming for our 2026 focus communities — veterans, students, and faith communities — alongside writing and art contests, student scholarships, school partnerships, and workshops that give emerging artists the tools and recognition to develop their craft.
Millican House Restoration 10%
The historic 1912 Sumter home of Dr. Arthenia Jackson Bates Millican — designated a South Carolina Literary Landmark — is being restored as a permanent home for cross-cultural arts, programming, and community gathering.
Reserve & Contingency 10%
Financial stability is a form of respect for our community. We maintain a working reserve so that Millican Arts can weather the unexpected and remain a reliable presence for the people we serve.
Operating Expenses 30%
The infrastructure that makes everything else possible: staffing, technology, communications, legal and accounting, and the day-to-day costs of running a growing foundation with integrity.
For Legacy Circle Members & Above
The Millican Circle
Twice a year, Legacy Circle members and above gather for an intimate evening with the Millican Arts Board and community influencers who share a belief in the power of artistic expression to change lives. It’s a conversation — about the voices we’re elevating, the communities we’re serving, and where the foundation is headed next.
Hosted in a private setting, The Millican Circle is where members become partners. It’s where the foundation’s next chapter begins — and where the people who believed earliest get to be part of writing it.
Institutional & Corporate
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship is how organizations and individuals invest directly in the artistic life of this community. Every sponsorship level supports student scholarships, family access, specific programs and events, and the long-term expansion of Millican Arts’ reach. Find the level that fits — and become part of this story.
Underserved Community Sponsor
$10+ for scholarships · $75+ for family sponsorshipsFund access for students and families who couldn’t otherwise participate in Millican Arts artistic programming.
Give NowWisdom Keeper
$5,000Support specific artistic initiatives and bring your organization’s values into the Millican Arts ecosystem.
Give NowLocal Legacy Builder
$10,000Fund specific events and programs, with named recognition and visibility within Sumter’s growing arts community.
Give NowFor Our Highest-Level Sponsors
A sponsorship at this level is more than a transaction — it’s a partnership. We want to understand your goals, connect you personally with the work, and make sure your investment creates the kind of impact that matters to you. We’d rather talk with you than hand you a checkout page.
Send a check made payable to Millican Arts Foundation and note your sponsorship level in the memo line — or call us directly to talk through what’s possible. Either way, someone will follow up personally.
Community Leader
$2,500 – $25,000Underwrite signature artistic programs and take a leadership position in Sumter’s cross-cultural arts movement.
Strategic Community Partner
$5,000 – $50,000+A deep partnership in major artistic initiatives, with co-branding opportunities and full community integration at the highest level.
Legacy Investor
$10,000 – $100,000+Transformational investment in organizational development, Millican House restoration, and the long-term future of artistic expression in this community.
One-Time Gift
Not ready for a membership?
Give what you can.
You don’t need a membership to make a difference. If you believe that artistic expression changes lives — that every community deserves a voice — then any gift, in any amount, is welcome here. Give what feels right to you.
Prefer to write a check? Make payable to: Millican Arts Foundation
Mail to: 2515 Oakland Avenue, Sumter, SC 29151