How to Support TAG
TAG is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with no paid retail staff — the gallery stays open on membership dues, class fees, volunteer hours, and gifts from people who believe downtown Tappahannock is better with a working art center in it. Here's where you fit in.
A membership dollar covers a lot, but it doesn't cover everything.
Find a way that fits
WAYS TO GIVE
Not every gift is money — time, materials, and word of mouth all keep the doors open too.
Make a
Donation
One-time or recurring gifts of any size go straight to keeping the lights on and the programming free or affordable.
GIVE NOW→
Volunteer
Your Time
Sit the front desk, help hang a show, or lend a hand at Plein Air and Squares for the Cure. No art degree required.
SEE VOLUNTEER ROLES→
Sponsor
an Event
Put your name behind the Plein Air weekend, Squares for the Cure, or a seasonal show.
SEE SPONSORSIP DETAILS→
Shop the
Gallery
Buying a piece off the wall or from the retail shelf sends money directly to the member artist and to the guild.
Give
In-Kind
Frames, easels, studio supplies, printing, or professional services help as much as cash and often cost you less.
OFFER A GIFT→
Spread the
Word
Follow TAG on social media, forward the newsletter, or just bring a friend by next time you're on Prince Street.
WHERE YOUR GIFT GOES
Every dollar has a job
TAG runs lean, with no paid retail staff — here's what contributions actually cover.
01
Rent & Utilities
Keeping the Prince Street storefront open, heated, and lit six days a week.
02
Free Programs
Materials and supplies for KidzArt at the farmers market and other free community events.
03
Instructor Stipends
Paying the local artists who lead TAG's classes, camps, and workshops.
04
Exhibits & Events
Hanging hardware, printing, receptions, & the everyday cost of putting on a show.
Volunteer at TAG
TAG has no paid retail staff — every open hour depends on someone showing up to cover it.
ROLES THAT NEED FILLING
Pick the role that fits your schedule
No art background needed for most of these — just a few hours and a willingness to show up. Guild Artists also count volunteer shifts toward their membership requirement.
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Gallery Sitter— staff the front desk during open hours, greet visitors, and handle sales
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Event Crew— help with setup, take-down, and day-of logistics at Plein Air, Squares for the Cure, and receptions
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Class Assistant— support instructors during workshops, camps, and KidzArt at the farmers market
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Committee Volunteer— lend a hand with marketing, fundraising, or programming alongside the board
Sponsor an Event
BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP
TAG's biggest events depend on outside support to run at all.
Put your name on the season's biggest draws
TAG's annual Plein Air weekend and the Squares for the Cure show and sale both bring visitors from well outside Essex County — and both run on sponsor support to cover prizes, printing, and logistics.
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Sponsorship isn't limited to those two marquee events, either. Local businesses can back a single exhibit opening, an art class series, or the gallery's year-round programming as a whole — whichever fits your budget and how visible you'd like to be. Sponsorships can be paid in cash or fulfilled in-kind through goods, services, or printing donated toward the event.
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Name and logo placement on event signage and materials
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Recognition in TAG's newsletter and social media
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A tax-deductible way to put your business in front of the crowd
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Complimentary invitations to the sponsor preview or opening reception
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Goodwill with a customer base that already shops and dines locally
Sponsorships can be arranged per event or across the full season — reach out and TAG's board will work out a level that fits.
Ready to help keep the doors open?
Every gift, no matter the size, keeps a working gallery alive on Tappahannock's Main Street.