“Part of being a revolutionary is creating a vision that is more humane. That is more fun, too. That is more loving. It’s really working to create something beautiful.”

— Assata Shakur (REST IN POWER)

Welcome to the October edition of El Papel, a monthly newsletter about all things Sketchboard!

We are nearing the end of our 2025 programming, and what a beautiful ride it has been! From our weekly stints at CAST for long poses to our latest salon theme: Maize Deity. As we head into our last month of events, we are preparing for our second fundraising drive. Our goal is to raise $100k for 2026 and beyond—this would help us with general operations, paying our staff, and more. The team has worked hard to put together copy, graphics, and logistics to bring you a set of events to support us at!

Art and music touch our lives in a way nothing else does. They root us in our experiences, expand our thinking, connect us with each other, and bring pure moments of joy. From volunteer participation to generous donors, this is what makes it all possible.

Sketchboard is a proudly non-profit, community-powered arts organization that relies on the support of individual artists, musicians, volunteers, and donors—who contribute over half of our funding. We can't help but feel the love for our incredible subscribers—over 20 art lovers whose investments make Sketchboard a vibrant, unique interdisciplinary community! Through your contributions—whether volunteering at an event, buying a ticket, or becoming a subscriber—it all matters. And please take a moment to complete our community survey, which will provide crucial data for our grant applications.

Thank you for 12 beautiful years,

Sketchboard

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Ways To Support Sketchboard

Become a recurring donor! Choose a donation amount, and help our programming be resilient and sustain Sketchboard. Any monthly amount helps and is fully tax deductible. Join our monthly giving program today!
Want to enjoy the perks of both donating AND attending our events? Join our Subscription Program! You can get access to all of our workshops, events, and get exclusive Sketchboard merchandise. All subscriptions are fully tax deductible. Join our Subscription Program here.
NEW!!! Employer Gift Matching is a great way to make your donations go ever further. You can now find Sketchboard on Benevity, a gift matching platform - ask your workplace Community Engagement Coordinator or HR representative to see how you can use your workplaces gift matching program for Sketchboard.
Sketchboard is now also on CARS! If you have a vehicle you are ready to part with CARS can help take care of the paperwork and removal with the proceeds or recycling going to Sketchboard. This is a great way to get to your to-do list and donate to Sketchboard.
Sponsorships & In-Kind donations. If you have materials or services you are willing to donate to Sketchboard please reach out to us at development@sketchboard.co.
Spread the word!! In addition to giving to sketchboard, you are also a vital part of the community and can help spread the word and reach of Sketchboard. Let your co-workers know why they should donate to us, bring your arts community to our events, invite us to table at an event, give a membership as a gift, host a house party or event as a fundraiser for Sketchboard, & let other art institutions such as schools and community centers know they should collaborate with Sketchboard!

Thank you for being part of Sketchboard and we are excited to grow with you! If you have any questions or need help with fundraising or making a donation reach out to development@sketchboard.co