Expanding Access and Deepening Creativity

A first-time visitor tries something new.

A family or group creates together.

An artist deepens their practice.

Each of these experiences reflects the vision of Touchstone for All: a pathway that begins with curiosity and can grow into a lifetime of creativity.

Demand for hands-on creative experiences continues to grow, yet barriers such as cost, capacity, and awareness still prevent many people from participating. Touchstone for All is our response—a bold investment in expanding who can access the arts while strengthening the quality and depth of creative opportunities available to our community.

Join us as we build a creative community where everyone belongs—and creativity thrives.

A Transformational Moment

More than $3 million has already been committed to the campaign, demonstrating strong community confidence in this vision for the future. With momentum building, now is the time to expand access, deepen creative practice, and ensure that hands-on creativity remains vibrant and accessible for generations to come.

Our goal is not simply growth for growth’s sake. It is to create a sustainable ecosystem where people can discover creativity, build confidence, develop skills, and find lasting community through making.

Two Campuses. One Creative Journey.

Touchstone for All creates a connected experience across two campuses, guiding people from their first creative encounter to lifelong artistic engagement.

Touchstone Center for Crafts by the Falls – Ohiopyle

Step In. Try Something New.

No experience required.

Touchstone by the Falls serves as an accessible entry point where individuals, families, groups and visitors can explore creativity in welcoming and approachable ways.

Visitors can enjoy:

• Beginner-friendly hands-on experiences
• Multi-generational family programs
• Artist and maker markets
• Demonstrations and exhibitions
• A retail gallery featuring handcrafted work
• Community gathering spaces
• Year-round programming and events

Our vision is to grow participation from approximately 1,000 annual engagements to 10,000 annual creative experiences.

Touchstone Center for Crafts – Farmington

Where Creativity Deepens.

For those ready to immerse themselves in creative practice, the Farmington campus offers inspiring opportunities for growth, learning, and artistic development.

Programs include:

• Multi-day workshops
• Artist residencies
• Professional studio experiences
• Youth and teen camps
• Exhibitions
• Wellness and creative retreats
• Skill-building and advanced instruction
• Lifelong artistic development

Here, deep engagement with craft transforms beginners into practitioners, hobbyists into artists, and artists into leaders within the creative community.

Why Creativity Matters

Creativity is not a luxury. It is essential to:

Creativity is not a luxury. It is essential to:

• Personal well-being
• Confidence and self-expression
• Learning and growth
• Community connection and belonging

Yet many people never have the chance to explore their creative potential. Some lack access. Others simply do not see themselves as creative.

Touchstone changes that.

We provide:

• A safe place to try
• A supportive space to grow
• A welcoming community where people belong

Together, our two campuses create a creative community where all are welcome

What Success Looks Like

Your support will help Touchstone achieve measurable, lasting impact:

• 10,000 annual creative experiences
• 1,000 youth served each year
• 20% increase in scholarship support
• Expanded opportunities for artists and instructors
• Year-round engagement across both campuses
• Enhanced staffing and operational capacity
• Improved facilities and learning environments

These investments ensure that Touchstone remains a nationally respected destination for craft while welcoming more people than ever before into creative practice.

Help Creativity Take Root

Every gift helps build a stronger, more accessible creative ecosystem.

When you support Touchstone for All, you help more people discover the joy of making, gain confidence through creativity, and deepen their connection to craft and community.

Together, we can ensure that creativity flourishes for everyone—not just today, but for generations to come.

Campaign Giving Opportunities

Visionaries — $50,000+
Creators — $25,000–$49,999
Bridge Builders — $5,000–$24,999
Access Makers — $2,500–$4,999
Patrons — $100–$2,499

Every gift advances the mission. Every donor helps expand access and deepen creative practice.

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