The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art can only thrive with the generous support of individuals, corporations and sponsors. These gifts and pledges ensure the Museum continues to provide exceptional exhibitions, programming and performances throughout the year.  Review the options below to learn how you can support the Ringling Museum today or call the Development Office at 941.359.5821.

1. Donate Online 

2. By Fax or Mail:

Please be advised to not send credit card information through email, but rather via fax, mail or telephone.

General Giving

If you wish to help Ringling and give the flexibility to use the gift where the current need is greatest, give the gift unrestricted.  In this way, Ringling can apply your gift where most needed.  Simply write “unrestricted” on the check memo line.

Planned Gifts

These gifts usually involve the expertise of an attorney, CPA or financial advisor, and can often be the most beneficial gifts to the donor.  If you would like to explore this option, please telephone and we can discuss options available for your consideration.

Corporate Giving 

Corporations might wish to fund an exhibit, a speaker series, or a specific project.  Please call and we can discuss those options with you.

Employer Matching Gifts 

Some corporations will match the gifts of their current or previous employees.  The restrictions and amount of the match vary greatly but we will be most happy to help you obtain the needed information.

Sponsorships

It is possible to sponsor, as an individual, a group or a business, different activities at Ringling – from exhibitions to speaker series or productions at the Historic Asolo Theater.  Please call and we can discuss.

Gifts in Kind 

These gifts can be works of art, books, furniture.  They are not cash gifts.  Acceptance criteria varies greatly but we would be most happy to discuss with you.

Donate by Mail 

If you wish to mail a check (no cash, please), please include written instructions on how you wish the gift to be used.  If there are no instructions, the gift will be used for the area of the current greatest need – in other words, it will be unrestricted.  Either write the purpose on the memo line of the check or include a signed and dated note with instructions.