Barratt Society

for annual leadership commitments

Background

Named after the first gift to establish The Bascom from Watson Barratt and Louise Bascom Barratt, the Barratt Society honors supporters who give leadership annual gifts to support programming, events, and operations of The Bascom. Launched in 2022, The Barratt Society received over $1.5 million in support in its first three years with 33 philanthropists contributing to the efforts.

The Why

Committed annual leadership gifts are crucial to the yearly needs and future planning of The Bascom’s programs, staff, and community outreach. The impact of the Barratt Society on The Bascom and its financial sustainability has been extraordinary over the past three years.

The How 

With a minimum of $10,000 a year for a minimum consecutive commitment of three years, supporters can be honored as a Barratt Society member. Annual levels of giving within the Barratt Society presently include gifts from $10,000 to $100,000 annually.

With Gratitude, members of the Barratt Society will enjoy:

• The Bascom enewsletter
• Annual one-time discount for gift shop purchases for the duration of your active society status.
• Personalized stewardship demonstrating the impact of gifts
• VIP communications from The Bascom Executive Director
• Early access to event and course registrations
• Priority gala ticket selections
• Name recognition for The Bascom programming (ex. Exhibitions, receptions, etc.)
• Invitation to the Annual Benefactors Breakfast 
• Invitation to Evening with the Collector
• Listing in the impact report

Give to The Barratt Society

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO GIVE

For more information on giving to The Bascom, please contact the Development Team at:
828-526-4949 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Your donations are essential to the advancement of our mission, and your support ensures The Bascom remains a premier destination in Western North Carolina to experience the transformative power of the visual arts. The Bascom is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization, Tax ID: 56-2093546. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Thank you so much for your support!