Join The People Building Art, Access, And Lasting Community In Colorado Springs.
Elev8 Arts is building more than a nonprofit. We are building a creative home for artists, families, older adults, and future makers in Knob Hill, Colorado Springs. Membership helps fund youth classes, support community teaching, grow creative space, and keep art alive where it belongs, right in the neighborhood. Every membership directly helps put tools, instruction, and creative opportunity into the hands of people who may not otherwise get the chance.
- Non-governing members
- Personal memberships from $10/month
- Business memberships from $25/month
- One-time legacy tiers available
- 12×12 permanent plaques limited to 50
- Fund free youth art access
- Support local artists and teachers
- Help build the Knob Hill art district
What Your Membership Makes Possible
This is not vague support. Your membership helps fund real programs, real instruction, real supplies, and real creative momentum in Colorado Springs.
Free & Reduced Youth Classes
Help remove the paywall so kids can explore art, build confidence, and create something that is actually theirs.
Senior-Led Teaching
Support older adults in sharing their craft, knowledge, and time with the next generation. That is wisdom in motion.
Artist Opportunities
Membership helps create a place where artists can teach, collaborate, rent workspace, and become part of a stronger creative ecosystem.
Sponsored Family Access
Business memberships help sponsor classes for families who need the opportunity, not another barrier.
$10/month can help
Fund a full year of steady support that keeps beginner access, shared supplies, and youth creativity moving.
$25/month can help
Support more classes, stronger programming, and consistent community art access throughout the year.
$5,000 and up can help
Create legacy-level impact with permanent recognition and a serious investment in long-term creative access.
Elev8 Arts is creating a space where classes, workspace access, memberships, artist opportunities, and community events work together. That means your membership does not just fund a program. It helps build a creative home, and the highest legacy tiers help secure a permanent place in that story.
Membership Tiers
Choose the level that fits how you want to support. Personal memberships give you perks and recognition. Business memberships help expand community access. Legacy tiers create permanent recognition and are limited.
Personal Memberships
For artists, families, supporters, students, and anyone who wants to help build a stronger creative community while directly funding free art classes and creative access.
| Tier | Price | Impact | Class Discount | Free Classes | Recognition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Builder | $10/month ($120/year) | Funds 1 youth class/year | 10% off Elev8 Arts classes | 0 | Membership card |
| Creative Partner | $25/month ($300/year) | Funds 2 youth classes/year | 15% off Elev8 Arts classes | 1 (up to $75 for a class. Any amount over you pay.) | Membership card |
| Art Advocate | $50/month ($600/year) | Funds 5 youth classes/year | 20% off Elev8 Arts classes | 2 (up to $75 for a class. Any amount over you pay.) | 4×4 plaque at entrance for 1 year |
| Cultural Leader | $100/month ($1,200/year) | Funds 8 youth classes/year | 25% off Elev8 Arts classes | 3 (up to $75 for a class. Any amount over you pay.) | 4×4 plaque at entrance for 1 year |
| Founding Pillar | $5,000 one-time | Funds 40+ youth classes | 25% off Elev8 Arts classes | 3 per year for life (up to $75 for a class. Any amount over you pay.) | Permanent 12×12 plaque at entrance Limited to 50 total |
- Recurring memberships are valid for 1 year from purchase unless renewed monthly or annually through the active membership plan selected.
- Included free classes for recurring tiers must be used within 1 year from purchase.
- Membership cards are used to verify discounts in person.
- Founding Pillar is a one-time legacy tier with a permanent 12×12 plaque and is limited to 50 total supporters.
- 4×4 plaques on recurring recognition tiers remain displayed for 1 year from purchase.
Business Memberships
For local businesses that want their support to mean something in public and in practice. These memberships help sponsor art access for families in need while giving your business visible community impact.
| Tier | Price | Impact | Recognition | Sponsored Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Supporter | $25/month ($300/year) | Visible local support | Name listed as community supporter | 2 classes for a family or child in need |
| Creative Sponsor | $50/month ($600/year) | Stronger local presence | 4×4 plaque for 1 year | 4 classes for a family or child in need |
| Arts Partner | $100/month ($1,200/year) | Year-round community support | 4×4 plaque for 1 year | 8 classes for a family or child in need |
| Community Champion | $250/month ($3,000/year) | Bigger local impact and stronger visibility | 4×4 plaque for 1 year Logo on website and event mentions | 20 classes for a family or child in need |
| Cornerstone Partner | $10,000 one-time | Major long-term community impact | Permanent 12×12 plaque Premium logo placement and event recognition Limited to 50 total | 75+ classes for a family or child in need |
- Families remain anonymous.
- Families receive a certificate that reads: These classes were made possible by a proud sponsor of Elev8 Arts community art education.
- Sponsored classes connected to recurring business memberships are measured across the active membership term.
- Plaque wording: Proud Sponsor Of Elev8 Arts Community Art Education
- Cornerstone Partner is a one-time legacy tier with a permanent 12×12 plaque and is limited to 50 total business partners.
Not Sure Which Tier Fits?
Start where you can. Small support still moves the mission forward. Bigger support creates bigger access. Legacy support puts your name into the foundation of what Elev8 Arts becomes.
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Transparency And Community Partnerships
Elev8 Arts is an independent Colorado nonprofit dedicated to affordable arts education for youth and community members.
To maximize access and reduce overhead, Elev8 Arts may share physical space and collaborate on community events with related creative businesses, including Elev8 Glass Gallery and Elev8 Premier. All programs, finances, and decisions of Elev8 Arts remain under the independent oversight of its board of directors, and no nonprofit funds are used to subsidize for-profit operations. Any shared use or collaboration exists solely to advance our charitable mission and serve the community.