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25 Years Supporting the Arts

Welcome to 5 Arts Circle - Arizona's premier philanthropic organization supporting the arts community. Arizona Opera, Ballet Arizona, Phoenix Art Museum, Scottsdale Arts, The Phoenix Symphony. Whether you are passionate about the performing arts or the visual arts, Arizona 5 Arts Circle offers you access to it all. Become part of this important group of arts patrons in our community. Membership not only provides a unique portal to the arts, but is an investment that pays lasting cultural dividends to our community. Join others who have collectively contributed over $6.5 million for the enrichment of our community.

  • Enjoy invitations to special programs hosted by the five arts organizations

  • Attend exclusive Arts & Beyond events organized by 5 Arts Circle

  • Support Arizona’s art community through a single tax deductible donation

  • Make lasting friendships with other art patrons in the community

 Board of Directors

Maureen Horwitz

Chairwoman

Makenna Albrecht

Secretary

Harry Papp

President/Treasurer

Otto Stanislaw

Merle Rosskam

Vice President

Megan Anderson

Ellen Andres Schneider

Gretchen Wilson

Randy Schilling

  Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5 Arts Circle?
Founded in 1999, 5 Arts Circle is a 501(c)(3) social group that supports five premier visual and performing arts organizations vital to the cultural and economic life of our community. The membership organization is an advocate for the arts in metro-Phoenix and has raised nearly $6.5 million to date for the Arizona Opera, Ballet Arizona, Phoenix Art Museum, Scottsdale Arts and The Phoenix Symphony. In the 2024-2025 season, 5 Arts Circle will celebrate its 25th anniversary.
Who are the Beneficiaries?
Arizona Opera, Ballet Arizona, Phoenix Art Museum, Scottsdale Arts and The Phoenix Symphony.
How was 5 Arts Circle Started?
The organization started from humble beginnings, and has grown to be a source of support that continues to significantly broaden and strengthen the financial base of each of the five designated arts groups. Like many good ideas, 5 Arts Circle was conceived on a golf course. It was December 1999 – a time when Arizona’s population was booming, but donations to the arts were down. So, retired businessman Howard Hirsch issued a challenge to his foursome; secure private donations for the arts to enhance cultural offerings in the Valley. From that challenge emerged 5 Arts Circle, a unique model that generates funding for five cornerstone arts groups.
Who Can I Contact about Membership?
Glad you asked! Feel free to contact Jill Christenholz at jchristenholz@fiveartscircle.org or (602) 524-7153.

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