Rio Grande Theatre Donor Program
There are various support opportunities for DAAC Programs held in the Rio Grande Theatre.

Rio Grande Theatre – Every Other Tuesday
Free late afternoon 1 hour programs, twice per month. Performances include music, theater, dance etc all appropriate for a general audience.

*Calendar Quarter Sponsorship$5,000
*One Month Sponsorship$1,500
*One Performance Sponsorship$750

Rio Grande Theatre – Magic Carpet StoryTime
A free program of storytelling primarily for elementary school aged children every Saturday morning. Features “celebrity” readers

*Calendar Quarter Sponsorship$5,000
*One Month Sponsorship$2,000
*One Performance Sponsorship$500

Rio Grande Theatre - Art Galleries
Local artists have the opportunity to exhibit their work in the Rio Grande Theatre galleries. Exhibits will open with artist’s receptions on the first Friday of each month in conjunction with the city’s “Downtown Ramble”.

*One Month Sponsorship$1,000
*Calendar Quarter Sponsorship$3,000

Rio Grande Theatre – Mini Grant Program
Opportunity for arts groups with little or no financial support to lease the Rio Grande Theatre for an event with costs covered.

*Full Sponsorship$3,000
*Half Sponsorship$1,500
*Quarter Sponsorship$800

Separate donations may also be made for the continued restoration and operating expenses of the Rio Grande Theatre.

DAAC Donor Program
All of our programs depend on financial support to cover the cost of making them available to the residents of Doña Ana County.

Missoula Children’s Theatre
A week-long theatre experience for children ages 5 – 18. Open to all children in the community. Approximately 60 children will be cast in the play, or selected to be assistant directors. Auditions happen on Monday, rehearsals take place all week and culminate with 2 public performances on Saturday. Scholarships are offered for this program.

*Full Sponsorship$5,000
*Half Sponsorship$2,500
*Quarter Sponsorship$1,200

Youth At Risk/Artists in Residency at La Casa Shelter for Domestic Violence
Local artists conduct free weekly arts activities/workshops for the children who are living at the shelter. This program provides predominantly Hispanic children and youth (pre-K through 8th grade) creative opportunities to increase their self-esteem and develop constructive channels of communication through the visual, performing and literary arts.

*Full Sponsorship$3,500
*Half Sponsorship$1,800
*Quarter Sponsorship$1,000

Career Art Path (Only partial available)
Forty middle school students from throughout the area spend two weeks experimenting with a variety of arts media, enjoying field trips, learning from guest artists and participating in intensive workshops – all to demonstrate the many arts-related career opportunities. The program finishes with a public exhibition of the student’s work. Scholarships are offered for this program. Currently funded through proceeds from ArtsHop and the Wolle Endowment Fund.

*$2,000 each, up to 2

Kennedy Center Partners in Education (Only partial available)

In conjunction with the Las Cruces Public Schools, DAAC works with the KC Partners in Education Program to provide professional development (in arts integration) for teachers and increased student access to the arts.

*$1,000 each, up to 4

Mini-Grants Donor Program
Grants from $50 - $250 are available (upon approval by the DAAC board) to non-profit or educational organizations, which are presenting arts programs or events to the community.

*Full Sponsorship$3,000
*Half Sponsorship$1,500
*Quarter Sponsorship$  800

Community Arts Awards Gala Donor Program
This annual event recognizes individuals and organizations who are actively involved in promoting and enhancing the arts in our community. Each year the Arts Award Gala is sponsored in part by the Best Western Mesilla Valley Inn and Glenn Cutter Jewelers & Gallery. Other award sponsorships are available for a donation of $250.

Renaissance ArtsFaire Donor Program
This annual festival attracts 25,000-30,000 visitors on the first weekend in November. It is a juried art show showcasing local and regional artists, crafts-people and entertainers – all in a Renaissance atmosphere.

Numerous sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels.

Financial Support
There are a number of levels for annual support of DAAC –
·$25+ Individual / Non-profit
·$50+ Family
·$100+ Friend
·$250+ Donor
·$500+ Supporter
·$1000+ Sponsor
·$2,500+ Patron
·$5,000+ Sustainer
·$10,000+ Benefactor

Business Support
In addition to direct cash contributions for sponsorships DAAC is also in need of various “in-kind” donations of goods or services to support our programs. Businesses may also provide financial gifts for operational support and begin at the $100 “Friend” level.

Rio Grande Theatre Endowment (Sponsor A Seat)
As a means of generating operating funds in addition to those monies the RGT accumulates through its programs and events, DAAC created the Rio Grande Theatre Permanent Endowment. It is hoped that this fund will eventually reach $800,000. Endowment giving is the perfect way to have your gift last a lifetime, since the initial gift is invested and earnings from that gift are used to fund the Theatre operations. Your gift will fund the Theatre for many years to come.

The Endowment Campaign is focused on a campaign in which donors are invited to “Sponsor a Seat” in the Theatre with their names being placed on a seat back to commemorate their contribution. Individual seats are $2,000 each, sections of three are $5,000, and sections of four or more are $1,200 per seat, with funds from the seat campaign going towards the $800,000 permanent endowment goal.

For more information about purchasing a seat, contact the DAAC office at 523-6403 and a member of the Endowment Committee will contact you.