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<div fr-original-style="width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5;">Support the Urban Cultural Arts Foundation (UCAF) and the William H. Thomas Art GalleryThe Urban Cultural Arts Foundation (UCAF) and the William H. Thomas Art Gallery are vibrant pillars of our community, dedicated to preserving and advancing cultural heritage, artistic expression, and inclusive accessibility to the arts. Your donation directly fuels our mission to provide engaging programming, create opportunities for local artists, and foster educational experiences in the arts for all ages.Why Support Us?<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Empowering Local Talent: Your donation allows us to support artists through exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative projects that showcase diverse voices.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Community Enrichment: We strive to make the arts accessible to everyone in our community, from educational programs to free events that inspire and engage.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Enhanced Accessibility: With your help, we are working toward necessary renovations, including handicap accessibility improvements, to make our space welcoming for all.</li></ul>How Your Donation Helps<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Program Development: Funds go directly toward cultural and educational programming, helping us bring in speakers, hold workshops, and host exhibitions that benefit local creators and audiences alike.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Facility Upgrades: Your support aids in building improvements and renovations, ensuring that our gallery is a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for everyone.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Artistic and Cultural Legacy: Every contribution helps sustain a legacy of art and culture for generations to come, preserving and enhancing the vibrancy of our community.</li></ul> Mission Statement The Urban Cultural Arts Foundation (UCAF) and the William H. Thomas Art Gallery are dedicated to enriching the community through accessible, inclusive, and African/African American artistic experiences. We strive to support local artists, preserve cultural heritage, and inspire future generations by fostering a deep appreciation for the arts. Our mission is to cultivate a space that celebrates creativity, encourages learning, and empowers individuals of all backgrounds to engage with the arts.Objectives<ol fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Promote Artistic Development and Expression<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Provide platforms for local and emerging artists to showcase their work through exhibitions, performances, and public art displays.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Offer workshops, mentorship, and resources to support artists in their professional and creative growth.</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Enhance Cultural Education and Community Engagement<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Develop and implement educational programs, including art classes, lectures, and community dialogues, to increase accessibility and participation in the arts.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Collaborate with local schools, nonprofits, and cultural organizations to bring arts education to underserved communities.</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Foster an Inclusive and Accessible Environment<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Improve and maintain the gallery&#39;s facilities, including handicap-accessible features, to ensure an inclusive experience for all visitors.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Ensure programming and events reflect the diversity of the community and provide opportunities for cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Preserve and Celebrate Cultural Heritage<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Showcase art and exhibits that highlight the historical and cultural contributions of African American artists and other underrepresented voices.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Preserve and promote the legacy of William H. Thomas Art Gallery and other influential figures who have shaped the cultural landscape.</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Build Community Connections and Support<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Engage with community members, donors, and volunteers to foster a shared commitment to the arts.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Establish partnerships with corporate sponsors, arts organizations, and local businesses to secure sustainable funding and resources for long-term impact.</li></ul></li></ol><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Together, these objectives work toward creating a sustainable, thriving space where arts and culture continue to uplift, unite, and inspire our community.</li></ul>Join Us in Creating a Lasting Impact When you give to the UCAF and the William H. Thomas Art Gallery, you&rsquo;re investing in a creative future where arts and culture flourish for all. Your contribution, large or small, goes a long way in making our shared vision a reality. Thank you for helping us expand, enrich, and preserve the arts in our community.</div>

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, On behalf of the Urban Cultural Arts Foundation and the William H. Thomas Art Gallery, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support. Your donation directly empowers us to continue our mission of providing accessible, inclusive, and diverse artistic experiences for all members of our community. Thanks to supporters like you, we can fund important programs that enrich our community through art, culture, and education. Your contribution will go toward enhancing our space, offering more resources for local artists, and expanding our educational outreach to inspire future generations. Together, we are creating a vibrant cultural legacy that uplifts and connects people from all backgrounds.Please know that your gift makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the artists, families, and individuals who come through our doors. Your belief in our vision encourages us to reach new heights, and we are excited to keep you updated on the impact of your generosity. Thank you once again for your support and commitment to the arts in our community. We look forward to continuing this journey together, and we welcome you to visit us soon to see firsthand the incredible work your donation is making possible. Warmest regards, Charles Ewing charles@galleryinthehood.org

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<div>Support the Urban Cultural Arts Foundation (UCAF) and the William H. Thomas Art GalleryThe Urban Cultural Arts Foundation (UCAF) and the William H. Thomas Art Gallery are vibrant pillars of our community, dedicated to preserving and advancing cultural heritage, artistic expression, and inclusive accessibility to the arts. Your donation directly fuels our mission to provide engaging programming, create opportunities for local artists, and foster educational experiences in the arts for all ages.Why Support Us?<ul><li>Empowering Local Talent: Your donation allows us to support artists through exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative projects that showcase diverse voices.</li><li>Community Enrichment: We strive to make the arts accessible to everyone in our community, from educational programs to free events that inspire and engage.</li><li>Enhanced Accessibility: With your help, we are working toward necessary renovations, including handicap accessibility improvements, to make our space welcoming for all.</li></ul>How Your Donation Helps<ul><li>Program Development: Funds go directly toward cultural and educational programming, helping us bring in speakers, hold workshops, and host exhibitions that benefit local creators and audiences alike.</li><li>Facility Upgrades: Your support aids in building improvements and renovations, ensuring that our gallery is a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for everyone.</li><li>Artistic and Cultural Legacy: Every contribution helps sustain a legacy of art and culture for generations to come, preserving and enhancing the vibrancy of our community.</li></ul> Mission Statement The Urban Cultural Arts Foundation (UCAF) and the William H. Thomas Art Gallery are dedicated to enriching the community through accessible, inclusive, and African/African American artistic experiences. We strive to support local artists, preserve cultural heritage, and inspire future generations by fostering a deep appreciation for the arts. Our mission is to cultivate a space that celebrates creativity, encourages learning, and empowers individuals of all backgrounds to engage with the arts.Objectives<ol><li>Promote Artistic Development and Expression<ul><li>Provide platforms for local and emerging artists to showcase their work through exhibitions, performances, and public art displays.</li><li>Offer workshops, mentorship, and resources to support artists in their professional and creative growth.</li></ul></li><li>Enhance Cultural Education and Community Engagement<ul><li>Develop and implement educational programs, including art classes, lectures, and community dialogues, to increase accessibility and participation in the arts.</li><li>Collaborate with local schools, nonprofits, and cultural organizations to bring arts education to underserved communities.</li></ul></li><li>Foster an Inclusive and Accessible Environment<ul><li>Improve and maintain the gallery's facilities, including handicap-accessible features, to ensure an inclusive experience for all visitors.</li><li>Ensure programming and events reflect the diversity of the community and provide opportunities for cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.</li></ul></li><li>Preserve and Celebrate Cultural Heritage<ul><li>Showcase art and exhibits that highlight the historical and cultural contributions of African American artists and other underrepresented voices.</li><li>Preserve and promote the legacy of William H. Thomas Art Gallery and other influential figures who have shaped the cultural landscape.</li></ul></li><li>Build Community Connections and Support<ul><li>Engage with community members, donors, and volunteers to foster a shared commitment to the arts.</li><li>Establish partnerships with corporate sponsors, arts organizations, and local businesses to secure sustainable funding and resources for long-term impact.</li></ul></li></ol><ul><li>Together, these objectives work toward creating a sustainable, thriving space where arts and culture continue to uplift, unite, and inspire our community.</li></ul>Join Us in Creating a Lasting Impact When you give to the UCAF and the William H. Thomas Art Gallery, you’re investing in a creative future where arts and culture flourish for all. Your contribution, large or small, goes a long way in making our shared vision a reality. Thank you for helping us expand, enrich, and preserve the arts in our community.</div>

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