Wilder Frets invites individuals, foundations, and corporate partners to support a pioneering wilderness concert series that brings first-rate classical guitar performances into natural landscapes across the Pacific Northwest while advancing ecological stewardship and equitable access to the arts.
Your tax-deductible contribution directly funds over 30 annual wilderness performances, along with masterclasses, youth education programs, public access initiatives, and sustainable production practices. This work is made possible by those who believe in the transformative power of live music and the restorative relationship between humanity, culture and nature.
Get Involved
There are many ways to join our growing community:
Become a Member: Make a recurring donation and receive early ticket access, exclusive updates, and invitations to special events.
Sponsor a Concert or Student: Support a specific performance or fund scholarships for our youth music education program, Free Frets.
Planned Giving: Create a lasting legacy by including Wilder Frets in your estate or donor-advised fund.
Corporate Partnerships: Collaborate with us to support creativity, sustainability, and community impact.
Volunteer: Assist with events, guide guests, or mentor young musicians.
Every contribution helps advance a shared vision where music, nature, and community thrive together.
Sponsorship Tiers & benefits
$1-$99 – Friend of Wilder Frets
• Tax-deductible contribution
$100-$499 – Visionary Supporter
• Friend of Wilder Frets benefits, plus:
• Recognition on website donor page
• Name listed in digital concert programs
$500-$999 – Community Sponsor
• All Visionary Supporter benefits, plus:
• Recognition at one concert event
• Supports free masterclasses and youth access programs
$1,000-$4,999 – Concert Underwriter
• All Community Sponsor benefits, plus:
• Naming recognition for one WF concert (“Concert underwritten by…”)
• Logo or name included on event signage and livestream credits
$5,000-$9,999 – Season Partner
• All Concert Underwriter benefits, plus:
• Recognition at three concerts throughout the season
• Sponsor highlight in social media promotions
$10,000-$24,999 – Wilderness Steward
• All Season Partner benefits, plus:
• Premier acknowledgment at five concerts
• Opportunity to dedicate a masterclass or youth event
• Early access to media releases, recordings, and documentary footage
• Logo placement on all season materials
$25,000-$49,999 – Founding Benefactor
• All Wilderness Steward benefits, plus:
• Prominent recognition across the entire concert season
• Custom stewardship package tailored to your philanthropic goals
• Recognition in all press releases, media features, and digital campaigns
$50,000+ – Legacy Visionary
• All Founding Benefactor benefits, plus:
• Season Naming Distinction – Recognition as a Legacy Visionary for the full season (e.g., “The 2026 Season presented by…” where appropriate)
• Commissioning Opportunity – Underwrite the creation of a new work, arrangement, or site-specific performance, with dedication in perpetuity
• Artistic Council Access – Invitation to an annual Artistic Vision Summit with the Artistic Director and core collaborators, offering insight into future programming and creative direction
• Permanent Legacy Recognition – Name or logo included in a permanent digital archive, film credits, or commemorative season artifact documenting the organization’s history and impact
• Impact Report & Storytelling Feature – Custom-produced impact report and short-form documentary vignette highlighting the donor’s role in expanding access, education, and wilderness performance
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2026 Season Funders
We are profoundly thankful to the donors, sponsors, and grantors whose generosity makes the 2026 Wilder Frets season possible. The following list honors those who have supported us during our inaugural year, helping bring world-class classical guitar performances into the heart of the wilderness.
$50,000+
This level awaits its first generous supporter.
$25,000-$49,999
This level awaits its first generous supporter.
$10,000-$24,999
This level awaits its first generous supporter.
$5,000-$9,999
This level awaits its first generous supporter.
$1,000-$4,999
This level awaits its first generous supporter.
$500-$999
This level awaits its first generous supporter.
$100-$499
This level awaits its first generous supporter.
$1-$99
This level awaits its first generous supporter.
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Branding & Visibility Opportunities
Sponsors receive prominent branding across Wilder Frets events and media, including logo placement on concert banners, programs, livestreams, and the website. They are acknowledged on stage by Artistic Director Tye Austin and featured in promotional videos, photography, email newsletters, social media campaigns, and tour announcements, with opportunities for collaborative content such as interviews, features, and partner spotlights.
Tax-Deductibility
Wilder Frets: Classical Guitar in the Wilderness is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts service organization. All contributions made payable to “Fractured Atlas” for the charitable purposes of Wilder Frets: Classical Guitar in the Wilderness are fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors receive an automatic tax receipt immediately after giving.
Fiscal Sponsor
Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Arts Service Organization
Founded in 1998 | Based in New York | National & Global Reach
Fractured Atlas exists to make the journey from inspiration to sustainable practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives, supporting more than 50,000 artists and arts organizations through fiscal sponsorship, fundraising tools, education, and personalized guidance. With a national infrastructure and an artist-informed, distributed team, Fractured Atlas–sponsored projects raised $45 million in the past year and $310 million to date. Through its fiscal sponsorship program, Fractured Atlas provides Wilder Frets with tax-deductible donation processing, financial oversight and compliance, grant eligibility, donor receipting and privacy protection, and fundraising technology designed specifically for artists. This partnership allows Wilder Frets to focus fully on delivering its mission while operating with trusted nonprofit accountability.
Your Impact
Your sponsorship directly fuels free community masterclasses for at-risk youth and underserved groups, fair wages for artists and music educators, eco-conscious production practices, and the creation of new music inspired by wilderness landscapes. It also expands accessibility initiatives that ensure no one is ever turned away from a Wilder Frets concert due to cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions from Donors
How are donations processed?
Wilder Frets operates as a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts service organization. All donations are processed securely through Fractured Atlas, which provides administrative oversight, compliance, and donor receipts.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Because Wilder Frets is fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors receive an automatic tax receipt immediately after giving.
Where does my donation go?
Your support funds:
• Fair compensation for performing artists and music educators
• Booking celebrity guest artists to collaborate with our Artistic Director
• Commissioning of new works inspired by nature from modern composers
• Free masterclasses and continued music education for underserved youth
• Accessibility initiatives to give away free tickets to low-income individuals and households
• Environmentally responsible concert production
• Portable stage, lights, solar-powered generators, and other production equipment
• Wireless headphones, microphones, and other sound gear
• Audio/video production crew to document and live-stream concerts
• Marketing, advertising, and publicity budget
• Social media management team
• Ongoing partnerships with conservation and cultural organizations
• Tour van and travel expenses
• Licenses, permits, insurance, and other operational fees
• Our Artistic Director’s salary
Over 80% of our annual budget goes directly toward programming, education, and artist compensation.
How do I make a donation?
You can give online through our official Fractured Atlas donation portal (www.fracturedatlas.com/wilderfrets), send a check made payable to Fractured Atlas (with “Wilder Frets” in the memo), or make recurring monthly contributions. For assistance, email info@wilderfrets.org
How do you measure outcomes and impact?
We track both quantitative and qualitative impact, including:
- Number of concerts, attendees, and free participants
- Youth engagement, masterclass attendance, and instructional hours
- New commissioned works and media output
- Audience surveys measuring emotional, educational, and environmental impact
- Partnerships with schools, conservation groups, and community organizations
We compile results into annual donor reports each winter.
How long has your organization existed?
Wilder Frets was founded in 2025 by Oregonian classical guitarist and Artistic Director Tye Austin, M.M. Our inaugural full concert season launches in June, 2026 with 30+ open-air concerts across the Pacific Northwest.
Who leads Wilder Frets?
The organization is artistically led by Tye Austin, an internationally acclaimed virtuoso guitarist and composer. Wilder Frets is supported by advisors in arts education, ecology, Indigenous cultural consultation, sound engineering, and non-profit development.
Do you partner with local communities?
Yes—our concerts and educational programs are built in collaboration with:
- State and national parks
- Tribal organizations
- Rural schools
- Conservation nonprofits
- Outdoor recreation groups
- Local tourism and cultural agencies
These partnerships ensure meaningful community benefit and sustainable long-term growth.
Can I sponsor a specific concert, program, or student?
Absolutely. Donors may underwrite concerts, sponsor masterclasses, fund youth music lessons, or support new commissioned works. Custom sponsorship packages are available upon request.
How can I stay informed?
Join our email newsletter, follow us on social media, or attend one of our wilderness concerts. Donors receive regular updates, impact reports, behind-the-scenes media, and early access to event announcements.
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