Support

WKMA is full of stories. We are the collectors, protectors, and tellers of stories from far away countries and right here in the mountains of Appalachia, from worlds real and imagined, from times long ago and right now. Become part of our story. Help us tell your story.

Donate

Whether you donate $5 or $500, your support matters to us. A donation is so much more than money. It is a spark, an investment in imagination, creativity, and inspiration. It says that you believe in the power of art to change minds and open hearts and change the world.

Become a Member

Are you passionate about art and culture? Unlock an array of exclusive benefits by joining the William King Museum of Arts membership program, designed to elevate your experience and deepen your connection to the arts!

Volunteer
Volunteers are an integral part of WKMA’s success, and we are always seeking enthusiastic, art-loving folks to join our team! Opportunities range from greeting museum visitors at our front desk to helping with our special events like Mistletoe Market.
Join the William King Society
The William King Society is your all-access pass to William King Museum of Art. In addition to regular membership benefits, you will enjoy special Society-only events, including special preview receptions for our exhibits and other exclusive opportunities.
Join the President's Circle

Enjoy the same benefits as the William King Society with additional recognition as being a top-tier donor of William King Museum of Art.

Sponsorship

Sponsorships provide productive and positive partnerships between the museum and regional businesses to the benefit of both. The museum benefits by important unrestricted income and the association with the wider business community. You benefit with the opportunity for business promotion through the museum’s broad marketing reach and association with the museum’s reputation for excellence.

Create Your Own WKMA Legacy!

Given the extraordinary connection that most everyone has with this iconic place, WKMA is encouraging donors to associate their names (or those they wish to honor or remember) with our Brick Welcome Mats. Brick pavers can be inscribed with names and memories in exchange for a gift to WKMA.

Thank you to all our patrons!

WKMA is your museum. Our exhibits, our programs, our lectures, demonstrations, and classes– everything is conceived and planned around the idea of how we can best serve our community. We rely on your support to continue our mission to make our community brighter every day. Every visit, every volunteer hour, every dollar donated is deeply appreciated. We couldn’t do this without you! Thank you for your continued support of WKMA.

Major Donors $50,000+

Daris and Martin Alloy 

Marcia and Marvin Gilliam    

Richard Gilliam                                                                                  

Jan Hurt

Ann and John Tickle

 

President’s Circle $10,000-$49,999

Kyra and Thomas Bishop

Jill and David Dalton

Evelyn Goldston

Merry and Ben Jennings

Mary Trent and James Jones

John Lentz

Elizabeth and Randy Lowe

Lantha and Greg Quesenberry

Karen and John Vann

George Whitley

William King Society $1,200-$9,999

Sandy and Joe Armstrong

Kristen and Blake Baker

Kristen and Matthew Beasey

Julie and Hugh Belcher

Nell and Daniel Bieger

Zanna and Steven Blankenbeckler 

Deborah and John Boczar

Mary Alice and Jeoff Bodenhorst 

Roseanna and Cramer Boswell 

Lisa and Joshua Bourne

Leslie and Chris Brewer

Susan and Michael Brown

Sharon and Richard Buddington 

Alison and Matt Bundy

Kay and Jim Bunn

Elizabeth and William Burriss III

Rose Marie Burriss*

Iris and Lowell Caldwell

Allyn and Bo Callaway

Amanda Carrico

Shana Carrico and Kip

Post Schery and David Collins

Rita and Tom Copenhaver

Dennis W. Cross

Rufus Dalton

Nancy Baker DeFriece

Michael Doty

Lina and Steve Drinkard

Mary and Otey Dudley

Rana Duncan and Joseph Taylor 

Jane Ehrie

Joyce Hayter Ferratt

Tim Fields

Charles Flannagan II

Alice and Isaac Freeman

Linda Fritsch

 

Byrum Geisler

Carson Gilmer

Estella and Robert Gilmer

Frank Goodpasture

Jessica and Chris Gotwalt

Laura and Jerry Grantham

Deborah and Nelson Gwaltney 

Catherine and Daniel Harris

Melissa and David Harrison

Nancy Keating-Harte and Joel Harte 

Jane and Ed Harter

Bruce and Kristi Hartshorn

Mary and David Haviland

Marsha and Phillip Hearl

Betsy Hulvey

Susan and Rick Humphreys

Darcy and Gus Janson

Wanda and Philip John

Carol Jones

Jerry Jones*

Paula and Robert Kahn

Molly and Dale Keller

Henry Keuling-Stout*

Joyce Kilgore

Pamela and Andrew Kramer

Brad Kreps

Emily and Zachary Lee

Paulette Leonard

Beth Mahaffey

Alex Martin

Sheila and Scott Matteson

Elizabeth A. McClanahan

Heidi H. McElroy

Greg McMillan and Dirk Moore

Karen and Roger McSharry

Gayle and Greg Meade

 

Larry Miller

Mary Jane Miller

Susan Mole and Bill Baker*

Lynn Monahan

Suzan Moore and Scott Mullins

Bobbie and Pete Mowbray

William Munk*

Cornelia and Stephen Orth

Charlotte Parsons and Steven Mulvaney 

Cecelia and Joe Pippin

Gena and William Prince

Debbie and Michael J. Quillen

Mary Beth Rainero

Jan and Leno Rainero

Kelly and Paul Read

Meg and Drew Rice

Linda and Mike Riley

Julie Schwab and Ed Burns

Ginia and Don Shawl

Helen Calfee Hilton Shupe

Amy and Sam Shuttle

Theresa and Brad Simmons

Helen Sirett and Ken Hendrix

Jill and Rob Smeltzer

Amy and Dan Smith

Jeannie and Robbie Stallard

Patricia Smith and Charles Goolsby 

Marilyn and David G. Thomas

Lane and Gary Trexler

Barbara and Challen Walling

Elizabeth and Chris Walters

Mia Wessels and David Smith

Betsy and Ramsey White

James White

Janet Woolwine

*denotes lifetime member

 

Up to date as of October 2026

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