The Founders Circle recognizes the amazing individuals, families, and organizations who have supported our first year of programs. Your contributions are helping us build a strong foundation for creative impact by providing free or pay-what-you-can workshops, supporting local artists and educators, and empowering mission-driven creatives across our community.
This program runs until September 2026., this page will remain indefinitely. to honor our founding supporters.
How your gift makes a difference
every contribution helps us:
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Provide materials and resources for free community programming, creating safe, welcoming spaces for adults to explore ideas and connect deeply
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Support local artists and educators leading these programs, amplifying creative voices and research-informed practice
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Expand participation and reach, strengthening community connections and fostering collective care
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Build a foundation for future initiatives that inspire reflection and contribute to lasting social, cultural, and ecological impact
Why join the Founders Circle
Be part of CCIA’s inaugural community of supporters and help lay the foundation for lasting creative impact.
Founders Circle supporters are permanently recognized on this page and acknowledged in our first annual report, celebrating your role in launching programs that empower socially engaged creatives, educators, civic-minded adults, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Your support strengthens free community programming, expands access to research-informed and inclusive creative practices, and builds a foundation for initiatives that foster connection, reflection, and lasting social and ecological resilience.
As a token of our gratitude, you will also receive a Digital Founders Circle Recognition Card, honoring your contribution to advancing CCIA’s mission.
Tiers of Recognition
Masterpiece Circle (Visionaries): $5,000+
Building the foundation of our legacy and shaping the future of creative impact.
Canvas Circle (Innovators): $1,000 - $4,999
Making beautiful, transformative strokes that expand our reach and vision.
Brushstroke Circle (Creators): $250 - $999
Adding vibrant color and energy to our programs and community.
Splash Circle (Emerging Founders): $100 - $249
Igniting sparks of creativity that help bring our shared vision to life.
Masterpiece Circle
$5,000+
Your name or
organization here
Canvas Circle
$1,000 - $4,999
Your name
or organization here
Brushstroke Circle
$250 - $999
Colleen Faustino Small
James Doucher
Your name or organization here
Splash Circle
$100 - $249