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Your support matters
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning is a creative home for anyone who steps through our doors. For more than 50 years, JCAL has delivered inspiring artistic and educational experiences across the four pillars of visual arts, theater, dance, and music. Today, JCAL serves more than 50,000 neighbors, friends, parents, children, and artists every year from our home in Southeast Queens.
As a nonprofit organization, JCAL relies on the support of our community to sustain and grow our programs. Contributions from public and private donors cover more than 75% of our annual expenses.
Make a donation, make a difference
Did you know that more than 95% of JCAL’s individual donations are gifts below $100? That means every contribution – whether it’s $5, $50, or $500 – is essential to our mission.
$5
Pays for art supplies in a Saturday class.
$15
Ensures another community member can take in an evening of music for free.
$25
Directly goes to paying our artists above a living wage.
Custom amount
Deliver high-quality, high-impact programs to Queens public schoolchildren and seniors.
other ways to give
Become a corporate supporter.
Our corporate supporters play a central role in connecting more than 50,000 Queens residents, New Yorkers, and visitors to high-quality performances, exhibitions, art classes, concerts, festivals, workshops, and much more. Supporting corporations receive benefits including free or discounted admission for employees and a range of branding and recognition opportunities across JCAL’s website and events. For more information, please reach out to development@jcal.org.
Become a member.
JCAL members are some of our most valued supporters, having made a commitment to foster a home for arts & culture in Southeast Queens. In recognition of this support, members enjoy discounted access to art classes, music events, educational workshops, and more.
Membership enrollment is paused until early 2026. For more information, please reach out to development@jcal.org.
Make a planned gift.
By including JCAL in your estate planning, you ensure future generations will have access to the transformative power of art in the heart of Queens. Secure your legacy today with a gift to the borough’s creative home for the last 50 years.
For more information or to plan your gift today, please reach out to our Development department at development@jcal.org.
“What sets JCAL apart is its unwavering commitment to both recognizing and supporting local talent.”
– Shenna Vaughn, Curator
