Help Sustain Local Art in Townsend
Support the Arts
Townsend Artisan Gallery is operated by the Townsend Artisan Guild, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the arts in East Tennessee.
When you support Townsend Artisan Gallery—whether by purchasing artwork, becoming a member, or making a donation—you are helping further the Guild’s mission to empower local artists and promote the arts in the community.
The gallery exists because of a community that believes art matters. It provides a place where regional artists can share their work, visitors can experience the creativity of the Smoky Mountains, and the arts can continue to thrive in Townsend.
When artwork is purchased at the gallery, 80% of each sale goes directly to the artist, helping sustain working creatives in our region while also supporting the Guild’s nonprofit mission.
Our Mission
The mission of the Townsend Artisan Guild is to connect fine arts, fine crafts, and the people of East Tennessee through education of youth and adults, professional development of local artisans, and community development.
Through the gallery and its programs, the Guild works to keep the arts visible, accessible, and growing in our community.
As a nonprofit arts organization, the Guild strengthens the local arts community by:
• Providing a gallery space for regional artists
• Promoting local art and fine craft
• Offering classes and workshops for the community
• Creating opportunities for artists to connect with visitors and collectors
• Encouraging creativity and cultural enrichment in Townsend
Your support helps ensure that artists have a place to share their work and that the arts remain an active part of community life.
Why Your Support Matters
What Your Gift Supports
Donations and community support help make it possible to:
• Maintain and operate the gallery space
• Support exhibitions and artist opportunities
• Offer educational workshops and classes
• Promote regional artists and their work
• Expand access to the arts for residents and visitors
Every contribution helps sustain a creative space where artists and community members can connect.
More meaningful ways to support the arts include:
• Visit the gallery
• Share the gallery with friends and visitors
• Follow and engage on social media
• Choose local art when selecting gifts
Every visit and every purchase helps sustain the creative community. Thank you for keeping the arts alive and thriving in Townsend.
Townsend Artisan Guild is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.