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Why give?

  • Celebrate Local Heritage

    The district highlights Vineyard Haven's incredible maritime history, literary roots, and a rich artistic legacy. Help sustain our cultural and historic locations like the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, Gannon & Benjamin, the MV Film Center, The Vineyard Playhouse and more!

  • Support Artists & Creatives

    Our district features a number of local galleries, artist studios, and performing arts spaces where you can benefit from a vibrant, visible cultural ecosystem. A thriving arts scene supports jobs across creative and service sectors, helping sustain the year-round economy.

  • Encourage Cultural Programming

    Festivals, exhibits, and events like First Friday, thrive in our officially recognized district where we attract diverse talents and audiences. Your support helps us continue to grow and expand our unique experience offerings.

  • Enhance Quality of Life

    Cultural districts inspire and provide creative outlets for all. Our cultural place-makers often double as gathering spaces—where people meet, collaborate, and engage with their town in new ways. Residents and visitors alike benefit from access to arts and culture, creating a more vibrant and connected community.

  • Sustain Environmental and Cultural stewardship

    Visitors to the island often seek meaningful, sustainable travel experiences that align with Vineyard values. Many district participants support preservation efforts, blending ecological awareness with cultural celebration.

  • create Grants & Funding Opportunities

    The Vineyard Haven Harbor cultural District aims to provide funding for public art initiatives and grant opportunities to creatives. Your donations can directly help sponsor individual artists or community projects.

Make a donation.

Supporting the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District is a meaningful way to invest in the cultural, economic, and social fabric of both the local community and the wider Martha's Vineyard experience.

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 FAQs

  • Your contribution to the VHHCD helps us put on community events like First Fridays and Tis the season, it provides funding to local artists and art projects and allows us to continue to support and preserve our historic landmarks.

  • Yes! If you have a beloved artist or project that you would like to fund please reach out to us at hello@vhhcd.org

  • Absolutely! The VHHCD always needs volunteers for community projects and events! We also have a number of committees that meet frequently to help grow the VHHCD’s offerings. If you would like to donate your time at an event, as an artist or join a committee please contact us at hello@vhhcd.org

  • Yes! The VHHCD is a non-profit and all donations are tax deductable!

Thank you to our generous sponsors!