CAA Launches 2025 Season of Giving: Help Us Keep Walton County Creative

As we enter this Season of Giving, we’re filled with deep gratitude for everyone who believes in the power of the Arts to inspire, connect, and transform. Thanks to supporters like you, the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) continues to make creativity accessible for all — from classrooms filled with budding young artists to public art installations that spark joy and pride across Walton County.

And your support doesn’t just nurture creativity — it strengthens our local economy and enhances quality of life. According to the national Arts & Economic Prosperity study, nonprofit arts and culture activity in Walton County generates $57.3 million in economic activity, supports 652 local jobs, and provides $23.9 million in personal income to residents. That means every dollar invested in the Arts truly works twice — fueling imagination and economic well-being.

In our 2024–2025 fiscal year alone, we offered 1,757 opportunities for residents and visitors to connect through shared cultural experiences — an 18% increase over the previous year. Attendance grew by 10% as well, demonstrating what we already know to be true: the need for accessible, high-quality arts programming in Walton County is growing, not slowing. Your support allows us to meet that demand and continue expanding opportunities for creativity, learning, and connection.

In a recent survey of our members, partners, event attendees, and residents, 99% affirmed that the Arts are essential in our community. Your continued support ensures these transformative programs not only endure — but thrive. A vibrant arts and cultural landscape doesn’t just enrich hearts and minds — it fuels economic vitality, drives tourism, attracts talent, and strengthens local businesses.

Every dollar you give helps power programs that nurture creativity, provide arts access for all ages, and shape a stronger, more connected community. And with Florida’s 9:1 return on investment in the Arts, your generosity delivers lasting impact that supports both our local economy and the quality of life that makes Walton County extraordinary.

Our Goal: Raise $25,000 by December 31

Together, we can finish 2025 strong and reach our $25,000 goal by year’s end — ensuring the Arts continue to thrive well into the new year. Every donation, every membership, and every act of generosity fuels the creative heartbeat of our community.

Whether you're giving because the Arts have shaped your life, supported your children, brought joy to your neighborhood, or helped you feel connected — we invite you to give with purpose this season.

Want to Make an Even Bigger Impact?

Become a CAA Superstar by hosting your own fundraiser! Invite friends for a creative dinner party, dedicate your birthday or holiday celebration, or launch a personal giving page to champion the message that Art Matters. Your voice helps amplify our reach, bringing more people into the movement to Keep Walton County Creative.

How to Give

✅ Start Your Own Fundraiser Want to make an even bigger impact? Become a CAA Superstar by hosting a peer-to-peer fundraiser! Whether you launch a personal giving page, dedicate your birthday or holiday celebration, or invite friends to support the Arts, your leadership helps amplify the message that Art Matters. Get started at 2025ArtMatters.givesmart.com.

✅ Text to Donate Text 2025ArtMatters to 76278, then send a second text with: Give $[Amount Desired],

✅ Become a CAA Member Membership is one of the most impactful ways to sustain year-round creativity. Members receive special benefits while helping ensure that arts programs, education, and events continue to grow. Join today at CulturalArtsAlliance.com/join.

✅ Make a Donation Online Whether it’s $10, $100, or $1,000 — your generosity makes a real difference. Visit 2025ArtMatters.givesmart.com to make a contribution.

✅ Prefer to Give by Mail? Checks may be mailed to: Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County 105 Hog Town Bayou Lane Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Your gift helps sustain the programs that matter most: arts education for students, professional opportunities for local artists, accessible public programming, and the creative spaces that make Walton County a vibrant, thriving place to live. This season, let’s continue building a community where creativity is not a luxury — but a shared resource that uplifts everyone.