Every gift transforms theatre

Choose the way that works for you

Why supporting theatre matters

Like any non-profit, we depend on donations to survive and thrive. Through your generosity, HART serves our mountain community as a space for artistic growth, expression, and education. With dwindling arts programs in schools, your gifts matter more than ever. They help us take bold steps, expand our Academy at HART, and create opportunities for children and adults across Western North Carolina.

Simple Ways to Support

Monthly Gift

Small gifts, multiplied over time. Build our reliable funding.

One-Time Gift

Make an immediate impact whenever it fits your budget.

Shop our Amazon Wishlist

Sometimes the most meaningful gifts are practical ones. Browse items our productions and Academy need most, from costumes to set materials to classroom and office supplies. Your gift arrives fast and goes straight to work.

Sponsorships

Sponsor a Season or Production

Make a major gift and boost your visibility as a partner.

Sponsor a Student

At the Academy, we believe theatre is for everyone. Through the Radford Sumpter Scholarship Fund – named for the Academy’s founder, Shelia Radford Sumpter – we offer scholarships to artists of all ages, ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of creativity, confidence, and joy on stage. We’re proud to keep theatre welcoming, accessible, and full of possibility.

Maximize your impact

Already a HART supporter and want to give more strategically? We work with donors on giving strategies aligned with their financial plans.

Appreciated Securities

Donate publicly traded stocks you've held over a year. Full deduction, no capital gains tax.

Charitable IRA Rollover

At 70½+, transfer up to $111,000 tax-free directly from your IRA each year.

Leave a Legacy

Make a lasting bequest through your will or estate. Ensure future generations of artists thrive.

Questions? Email Candice at candice@harttheatre.org. We’re happy to discuss any giving option.

A note on planned giving: This information is for general purposes only and not intended as legal or financial advice. Individual financial situations vary. HART Theatre recommends consulting with your own financial, tax, and legal advisor.