As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, First Person Arts relies on donor contributions to sustain our mission of transforming the drama of real life into memoir and documentary art. You have four ways to contribute:

Become a First Person Arts Member!
Vicki Solot Fund for Creative Innovation
Steven Julius Fund for Emerging Artists
Alan Lerner Social Justice Series
MEMBERSHIP
By supporting First Person Arts, you become part of an inclusive organization that fosters, and is fostered by, unique and original voices. Every dollar supports the educational and artistic experiences we offer throughout the year, including the annual First Person Arts Festival, StorySlams, classes and workshops, and other programs and helps us remain one of the most accessible and affordable organizations in the region. Gifts at any level are welcome, but gifts of of $75 or more are eligible for member benefits.

Click here to donate (see below for a list of membership levels.)

FPA is now part of the United Way Donor Choice Program. Visit your company’s United Way rep and use the code 50861 to designate your gift to FPA.

All First Person Arts supporters contributing $75 or more enjoy:

No ticket fees

20% off tickets to First Person Arts events and workshops
excluding First Taste Fundraiser and StorySlams not ticketed by First Person Arts

Invitations to exclusive member-only events

Advance Festival ticketing

Monthly member E-Newsletter

Recognition as a First Person Arts supporter

In addition, each level entitles you to the following special benefits:

for students with valid ID and senior citizens over 65 Two complimentary StorySlam Tickets ($20 value)

Two complimentary StorySlam tickets ($20 value)

For two members Four complimentary StorySlam tickets ($40 value)

Six complimentary StorySlam tickets ($60 value) One complimentary ticket to a selected Festival program (up to $25 value) Invitation to exclusive behind the scenes events where you help select next year’s Slam themes and Festival programs

Free admission to regularly scheduled StorySlams ($200 value) Two complimentary tickets to selected Festival programs (up to $50 value) Accompany program staff to screen a potential Festival program Breakfast with a featured First Person Festival artist ($20 value) 20% off tickets to the First Taste Fundraiser ($25 value)

Free admission to regularly scheduled StorySlams ($200 value) One Festival Pass ($400 value, excludes workshops and First Taste) Accompany program staff to screen a potential Festival program Breakfast with a featured First Person Festival artist ($20 value) 50% off one ticket to First Taste Fundraiser ($62.50 value) Recognition as a Trailblazer supporter Opportunity to introduce a Festival artist at a performance