A thriving arts community equals a healthy society! Dance is a doorway to personal expression, discipline, creativity, self-confidence, connection with others, physical and mental well-being, and a celebration of our diverse heritage!
Established in 1980 by Joanna Haigood and Lynda Reiman, Zaccho has created 30 site-specific productions, taught 7,000 youth, presented 6 international aerial arts festivals, and nurtured 100s of artists through its award-winning programs.
Your support in 2026 is critical! Zaccho experienced delays and rescinded approved grants, cuts in critical government funding, and the closure of major funding institutions. Taking a broader view, according to the Cultural Data Project, contributed revenue fell by 30%, with every source declining from 2023 to 2024. Foundation revenue dropped 25% after modest growth in 2023, and earned revenue declined 18%.
With funding cuts and displacement, many artists and schools are turning to us to fill the gap. Your contribution positions Zaccho Dance Theatre to thrive as a creative, cultural beacon for the youth, artists, and the Bay Area community.
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INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS
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COMMISSIONERS CIRCLE
You can be a commissioner of a new work for the 7th biennial San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival! On August 7-9, 2026, Zaccho’s 7th biennial San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival will transform 66,000 square feet of Fort Mason Center’s Pavilion into a 3-dimensional stage for breathtaking performances that highlight the architecture of the space and the power of the human body. Festival activities include 7 events outside, on the stage, and in the pavilion. Join us!
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CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
Partner with Zaccho to support our award-winning 7th biennial San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival. Seven performance events will transform 66,000 square feet of Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture on August 7-9, 2026.
Your company’s support of the 7th biennial San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival will celebrate local arts while putting your brand in front of a 1,000 people, and provide unprecedented access to elite artists for your employees. We are happy to customize a sponsorship package to align with your goals and budget.
Sponsors receive amazing benefits such as:
- Naming opportunities at the pavilion, and/or onstage
- Exclusive VIP backstage access
- Tickets for employees
- Verbal, print, social media, and onsite recognition.
Zaccho’s Online Presence is an active format which connects us to a broad community of supporters:
- Average # website hits per year: 83,000
- Email subscribers: 4,169 with an average engagement rate of 69%
- Facebook/Instagram followers: 5,358
Contact: Brechin Flournoy, Development and Major Gifts Director to discuss your options.
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WORKPLACE GIVING
Double or Triple Your Gift
Giving at the workplace is a convenient and easy way to help keep the arts alive, we encourage you to get your company involved.
Many employers will double or triple charitable donations. Some companies also match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
Payroll deductions are one of the easiest ways to support Zaccho. Ask your human resources to automatically deduct your donation from your paycheck. Gifts can be either one-time or recurring.
To get your donation matched, please send us the form supplied by your employer by email to office@zaccho.org or mail to: Zaccho SF, 1777 Yosemite Ave, Ste 330 SF CA 94124
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ZACCHO'S LEGACY
1980:
Zaccho Dance Theatre is founded by Joanna Haigood, creating over 50 evening-length works, engaging over 35 artists and 5,000-7,000 audience members, annually.
1989:
Zaccho Studio opens in San Francisco's Bayview-Hunters Point (BVHP) district; a vibrant, spacious, creative hub for performances, rehearsals, community gatherings and events.
1990:
Zaccho's Youth Performing Arts Program (YPAP) is established, providing world-class arts education to 115–165 students annually—empowering over 6,800 youth to date in Bayview-Hunters Point and surrounding neighborhoods.
2010:
Zaccho launches its Artist in Residency (AiR) Program, expanding in 2021 to include the Hip Hop Artist Residency & Training (HART) Program* and the Black Futures Fellowship Program. AiR Programs offer studio space, mentorship, production support and critical resources to local artists, serving 62 resident artists to date. *HART is co-sponsored by PUSH Dance Company.
2014:
Zaccho launches the San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival, a biennial event that has showcased 330 artists across six festivals to date.
We appreciate you and we are grateful for the opportunity to thrive in community with you, for 46 years and counting!
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DONATE TO THE TERRY SENDGRAFF SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Zaccho SF (aka Zaccho Dance Theatre) is a 501c3 charity, 94-2720943. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Thank you for your generosity!
