Support ACE

Give with Purpose. Build Unity. Invest in Excellence

ACE exists because people choose to invest in people.

Your support of A Collective of Excellence helps create access to arts, education, culture, and career development—empowering youth, uplifting communities, and sustaining excellence across North Carolina.

In 2026, as we center the theme of UNITY, your generosity helps ensure that creativity, opportunity, and community remain accessible to all.

Ways to Give

Support a Program Directly

Direct your impact where your passion lives.

Donors may choose to support specific ACE programs, including:

CHROMATICA — music and creative development
ACOBE — cultural development and service initiatives
Youth leadership and education programs
Community workshops and residencies

Program-specific giving allows you to connect your support directly to the work you care about most.

Support a Program by simply adding a note to your Zeffy Donation Form.

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Donate to ACE

Fuel the mission. Sustain the ecosystem.

A general donation to ACE supports:

Year-round programming and operations
Youth leadership development
Arts, culture, and education initiatives
Community events, including ACE Spirit Week

This is the most flexible way to give and allows ACE to respond where the need is greatest.

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Become a Member

Join a community committed to growth, learning, and excellence.

ACE University Members are monthly or annual supporters who believe in long-term investment in people and community. Membership helps sustain ACE’s work year-round while strengthening our shared ecosystem.

Membership support contributes to:

Ongoing educational programming
Creative development opportunities
Access, scholarships, and community resources

Membership is ideal for donors who want to make a lasting, consistent impact.

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Join the Network

Membership grants access to the ACE Members Network—a growing community of creatives, educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. This network creates space for connection, collaboration, and shared learning, strengthening relationships across disciplines and communities.

Member Access

ACE University Members are invited to special members-only events and curated excursions designed for deeper connection and discovery. These experiences offer opportunities to engage more intentionally with ACE’s work, build relationships, and explore culture, creativity, and community beyond the festival space.

Member Discounts

ACE University Members receive exclusive discounts on ACE-hosted events throughout the year, including ACE Spirit Week programming. These benefits help make continued participation more accessible while encouraging members to stay actively engaged in ACE’s creative and cultural experiences.

Donate a Ticket

Turn access into opportunity.

Donating event tickets helps ensure that students, educators, and community members who might not otherwise attend can fully participate in ACE experiences.

Ticket donations support: