Legacy Circle
Invest in the Future of Tennessee Craft
Tennessee Craft elevates handmade craft art and artists through its programs and advocacy.
- Educational opportunities at our fairs introduce craft art and collecting from an early age.
- Scholarships, mentorships and local chapters encourage emerging and developing artists.
- Awards and recognitions honor exemplary achievements in craft careers.
Ensure that craft art is valued for generations to come by joining our Legacy Circle.
You may elect to include the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists in your will or to designate Tennessee Craft as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or retirement plan. Planned gifts may be for specific dollar amounts or may be a percentage of the remainder of your estate after providing for other commitments and the needs of your loved ones. You may also establish a trust to distribute income to Tennessee Craft now or at a later time; donate stocks, bonds or property; or take qualified distributions from an IRA to potentially reduce your taxes.
Tennessee Craft encourages you to discuss your estate plans with your financial advisors. We can work with your financial planner and estate attorney to realize your estate goals. You may designate your planned gift for a specific purpose or make a contribution that is unrestricted. To discuss ways to invest in Tennessee Craft beyond cash donations or to schedule a meeting to plan legacy gifts, call us anytime for assistance at (615) 952-1580 or email Kim Waag, Executive Director at exedirector[AT]tennesseecraft[DOT]org. We are always happy to hear from you.
You may also complete our Planned Gift Pledge Form to advise Tennessee Craft of your legacy gift. Please state ‘Tennessee Association of Craft Artists’ in any financial or legal instruments related to your planned gift. Thank you.
Feel Confident in Your Contribution
You can view our GivingMatters profile to see how donations are put to use and understand the needs of our creative community. Our profile includes detailed information on our organization’s history, programs, governance and finance.
Marty McConnaughey, Exhibited in Best of Tennessee Craft 2021 at the Tennessee State Museum
Tennessee Craft is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to continue and create Tennessee’s fine craft tradition since 1965. With the help of our talented members, supportive donors, committed sponsors, and selfless volunteers we continually work to connect artists with the resources they need to grow in their careers—presenting the public with extraordinary, one-of-a-kind works.
