PASS IT ON PROGRAM

Using unused class fees to open doors for others

Pass It On is a community fund that redistributes unused class fees (from late cancellations) to help people who MAY or MAY NOT need financial support attend Garden City Arts classes.
- When a participant cancels within 72 hours of a class, their fee is automatically directed to the Pass It On fund.
- When a participant cancels with 72+ hours’ notice, they may choose class credit or to Pass It On to the fund.
- Community members and partners can also donate directly to grow the fund.
- GCA staff match available funds to recipients based on need and class availability (including waitlists).
- Full or partial class fees (materials included when bundled in the fee).
- Redemption is subject to available funds and open seats.
- Anyone with a financial need for any GCA class.
- No proof documents required; brief self-report is sufficient.
- Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Priority may be given to first-time applicants, youth/families, and those on class waitlists when funds open a seat.
- Awards depend on available funds; partial awards may be offered.

If class fees are a barrier, you can request support through Pass It On.

Who can apply

How selection works

Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Priority may be given to first-time applicants, youth/families, and those on class waitlists when funds open a seat.
Awards depend on available funds; partial awards may be offered.

Your donation increases how many neighbors we can support.

Ways to donate

Online: Make a one-time contribution via our secure form.
By phone/in person: Call or visit the gallery to donate.
Add-on giving (optional): When cancelling with 72+ hours’ notice, you may Pass It On instead of taking credit.

Tax info: Garden City Arts is a 501(c)(3). Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. A receipt will be provided.