Get Involved

Join the PONCHO Experience!

Together, we work to ensure the funding and community support that is vital for a thriving arts culture. Because of people like you, PONCHO has been able to grant over $34 million to arts organizations and individual artists in the Northwest.

There are many ways you can be a part of the PONCHO Experience:

Donate!

Donating to one of our auctions is a terrific way to participate and to showcase your business, product or service. All donors receive recognition at PONCHO events, in promotional materials, on the PONCHO Web site, and in auction catalogs. PONCHO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donors are entitled to a charitable deduction to the fullest extent of the law. Learn more about donating to PONCHO here or:

• Contact Anastasia Kotar, at 206-623-6233, ext. 205 or anastasia@poncho.org regarding auction donations and for information on how to become a procurement volunteer.
• Contact Lorna Kneeland, Executive Director, 206-623-6233, ext. 201, or lorna@poncho.org regarding underwriting and corporate sponsorship opportunities.

Attend!

Attending one of our auctions promises a wonderful experience in celebration of the arts community. With the Gala and Art Auctions held in the spring and the Wine Auction in the fall, PONCHOs goal is to engage the community and keep the level of excitement about the arts alive throughout the year. By attending our memorable, exhilarating and uniquely rewarding events, you help support innovative and ongoing programs that enable the arts to thrive. To learn more about attending PONCHO auction and reserve your place at the table click below:

• The PONCHO Invitational Fine Art Auction

• The PONCHO International Wine Auction for the Arts

Volunteer!

Volunteers are at the heart of PONCHO. Volunteers contribute the energy and enthusiasm that keep the auctions fresh, new, and exciting year after year. Individuals and corporate or community group volunteers assist with procurement efforts, as well as the planning, preparation and execution of auction activities. Learn more about volunteering for PONCHO here, or:

• Contact Anastasia Kotar at 206-623-6233, ext. 205, or anastasia@poncho.org regarding individual and group volunteer opportunities in production.