“The Ball’s in Our Court”
Helping welcome the World Choir Games showed Lee Carter what Cincinnati could accomplish through the arts. His legacy commitment builds on a lifetime of connection, collaboration and pride in his hometown.
“The More You Look, the More You See”
Lisa Sauer’s confidence in ArtsWave grew as she saw its work from the inside. Her endowment gift reflects both a personal love of art and a belief in the difference thoughtful giving can make.
Business Is Her Career. The Arts Are Part of Her DNA.
Emma Off once imagined an arts career for herself. Today, she supports ArtsWave so children can discover their talents and see a place for creativity in their own futures.
The Next Chapter in a Family’s Giving
Original pledge cards made generations of her family’s generosity tangible for Lynne Friedlander. Her personal legacy gift ensures that her own commitment to Cincinnati’s arts will continue.
Our Turn to Carry It Forward
From singing in a school choir to helping others consider their legacies, Bill Montague has seen how the arts shape a community. His own planned gift puts those convictions into practice.
A City That Hugged Us Back
The arts helped Mel Gravely feel at home in Cincinnati. His legacy commitment carries forward that welcome, with a belief that more people should see themselves in the region’s cultural life.
Can We Give More?
When Cate Botos explained her planned gift to her daughter, the response was a question: could they give more? Their conversation reflects a shared love of the arts and a desire to pass it on.