Tuesday, December 4, 2025

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Support our mission by contributing a donation.

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Help The Compton Arts Project raise $5,000 in unrestricted funding by 12/31/2025. Your support fills the gaps grants don’t cover and helps us invest in artists, community, and creativity. Art for art’s sake — and for the people.

Why give to The Compton Arts Project?

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    Your gift helps us preserve culture, tell our own stories, and make sure Compton’s creativity never gets erased.

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    Grants fund programs. You fund the heart of the work — the people, the planning, and the possibilities.

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    Unrestricted support keeps art accessible, equitable, and rooted in community.

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    Every dollar helps us pay artists, train youth, create public art, and build a cultural legacy for generations.

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    It all begins with an idea — and artists are the ones brave enough to imagine what comes next.

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    Every dollar helps us pay artists, train youth, create public art, and build a cultural legacy for generations.

“I write to remember us. Every poem, every story is an act of preservation — a way to make sure our lives are never erased.”

— Jenise Miller, Writer & Poet

“My work begins with the community. Art is just the language I use to honor our stories, our brilliance, and our right to be seen.”

— Rosalind McGary, Artist & Curator

“Every stage I step onto, every song I carry — it’s all in service of healing, connection, and possibility.”

— Marva Smith, Vocalist and Actress

 FAQs

  • Yes. In addition to one-time and monthly online donations, supporters can give through:

    • Crypto contributions (via PayPal)

    • Facebook & Instagram fundraising campaigns

    • Employer matching gifts

    • Donor-advised funds (DAFs)

    • Checks or money orders made payable to Cakecutter Institute

    • Planned/legacy giving

    • In-kind donations for events, programs, or artist support

    If you have a unique giving idea, we’d love to hear from you.

  • You can reach us anytime at hello@cakecutterinstitute.org or by calling +1 (315) 514-2253 (4-CAKE).
    A team member w    ill be happy to answer your questions, process a gift, or discuss donor opportunities.

  • Absolutely. Volunteers are essential to our public art projects, storytelling work, and community events. Opportunities include:

    • Event support & logistics

    • Public art installations

    • Cultural preservation & oral history projects

    • Community outreach

    • Administrative and behind-the-scenes support

    To get involved, email us at hello@thecomptonartsproject.org.

  • You can explore and stay connected through:

    • Our website: www.thecomptonartsproject.org

    • Our Substack blog: Claiming Space Compton

    • Social media updates, event announcements, and artist features

    • Our email newsletter, which includes impact updates, opportunities, and program highlights

    For deeper engagement—partnerships, media, collaboration, or community inquiries—contact us at hello@thecomptonartsproject.org.