PATRON PROGRAM!
What does a Chiaha Patron do?
As a Patron, you pledge support at the Silver ($125) or Gold ($250) level. The Chiaha Guild of Arts
and Crafts retains a portion of your pledge to help underwrite our local arts education programs. The
remainder of your pledge will be be given to you in the form of ChiaCash for you to use to purchase
artwork at the fair.
Why Should I be a Chiaha Patron?
Most of us go to Chiaha Harvest Fair to see old friends, enjoy the music or food, and, of course, see the
artwork. Many of the artists, however, come to Chiaha to sell their artwork to support themselves and
their passion for art. There are many festivals they could go to, but many choose Chiaha because of the
generous support of our patrons. Simply put, the artists know that patrons will be buying artwork at
Chiaha; the artists invest in our community because they know that we will invest in them. The
strength of our Patron Program directly affects the number of quality artists we attract.
How does being a Chiaha Patron Benefit My Community?
Patron Commitment = More High Quality Artists = Increased Fair Attendance =
Increased Gate Proceeds = More $$ for Local Art Projects and Scholarships
What are the Benefits of being a Patron?
As a patron, you're entitled to admission to the fair, an invitation
to the Patron and Artist Party, public recognition for your support,
and MORE based on your level of participation!
And remember...The Chiaha Guild is dedicated to promoting the arts and arts education.
As we all know, public funding for the arts and art education has declined significantly in the past
decade. The Chiaha Guild strives to keep art and art education alive here in Rome and Floyd County.
With our profits from Chiaha Harvest Fair and the contributions of our patrons, we fund local art
scholarships and community art projects. We fund arts scholarships at our local colleges, as well as
fund visual arts education in grades K through 12 in Rome and Floyd County through our Arts
Education Mini-Grant. We support the Rome Area Council for the Arts and award grants for Alton
Holman Heritage Art School in Cave Spring. We have donated to a scholarship in memory of Stranger
Malone, supported Congressman Phil Gingrey's 11th District Art Competition, and the National
Creative Society.
GOLD LEVEL ($250)
$200 ChiaCash to purchase artwork & 1 Patron ribbon to award to the artist of your choice
2 passes to Chiaha Harvest Fair
2 invitations to Artists & Patrons Party
1 Chiaha Reusable Bag
1 Chiaha T-Shirt
Recognition in Program
SILVER LEVEL ($125)
$100 ChiaCash to purchase artwork & 1 Patron ribbon to award to the artist of your choice
2 passes to Chiaha Harvest Fair
2 invitations to Artists & Patrons Party
1 Chiaha Reusable Bag
Recognition in Program
Download your Chiaha Patron Registration Form here!
ChiaCash Instructions for Patrons
• Your ChiaCash will be in your Patron packet at Chiaha headquarters when you arrive at the fair.
• Endorse your ChiaCash at the Chiaha Headquarters and again at the booth of the artist from whom you
are making your purchase.
• ChiaCash may be used only for purchasing artwork at the 2012 Chiaha Harvest Fair.
• ChiaCash may not be redeemed for cash, admission, or food.
• Pay the artist directly for any amount due over your ChiaCash value.
• If the ChiaCash amount exceeds the cost of the artwork, change will not be provided.
• Guard your ChiaCash like real currency. Lost ChiaCash cannot be replaced.
• Complete your selection by 3:30 pm Sunday, the last day of Chiaha Harvest Fair.
P.O. Box 1282 • Rome, Georgia 30162-1282
706/235-4542