The Spirit of the Campaign
Nine Individuals.
One Shared Legacy.
Like the beloved Muses of ancient Greece bestowing their gifts by endowing their favorites, the original 9 Muses of HICD-USA gift the arts and sciences, inspiring and establishing the foundations of future collaborations with Greece.
The Nine Muses campaign is HICD USA's founding partnership initiative — a call to nine individuals or companies to each make a gift of $2,500, establishing the financial foundation that will sustain our programming through 2026 and 2027.
The entire donation goes directly to collaborative programs with Greece. Every dollar is accounted for — donors receive updated reports detailing measurable outcomes and exact use of funds.
As One of 9 Muses, the Donor Receives
Permanent recognition as one of HICD-USA's original sponsors
4 tickets / reserved seating to any HICD Nashville event
VIP invitations to exclusive receptions, pre-show meetings and events with dignitaries
Unique connections with cultural leaders, enhancing your network and trips to Greece
Recognition on HICD website, event promotions and programs, and the Annual Report
Inaugural Donation of $2,500
Two Ways to Direct Your Gift
Your entire donation goes to collaborative programs with Greece. You choose how it is applied.
Option A — General Programming
Let HICD USA Apply Your Gift
Your funds are held and applied to a specific program that appeals to you when the opportunity arises. This signifies "General" programming — the most flexible and impactful giving path.
Option B — Directed to a Council
Support a Specific Advisory Council
You may specify your amount to any of HICD's 9 Advisory Councils:
Your gift invests in robust cultural connections with Greece and the sustainability of HICD-USA as headquarters for all future US branches in the 15-nation Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy.
Above & Beyond
Apollo Patron
Track Record
HICD-USA 2021–22 Highlights
Your gift builds on a proven foundation. Here is what HICD USA accomplished in just its first two active years — with limited resources and enormous community support.
Pledge a Seat →2021 three-night virtual academic event for the Greek Bicentennial
Initiated, shipped, and co-sponsored the Antikythera Mechanism exhibit at the Parthenon
Video participation in New York City's 'Sail to Freedom' Greek Bicentennial
2021-22 annual illumination of 4 Nashville iconic sites for Greek Independence Day
2022 interview with Greek radio and participant in NYC virtual panel on Parthenon Marbles
Co-sponsor, first 4-day Balkan Horn Meeting on Corfu, Greece
Sponsor shipping/exhibition of art piece by Borderless Arts TN on the island of Samos, Greece
Ongoing collaborations with Greek Cowboys and Country Girls
Sponsor highlighting of the 125th Anniversary of the Parthenon at NashvilleSC soccer game and illumination at BNA
Initiated and co-sponsor fall museum exhibition for the Parthenon's 125th Anniversary at John Early Middle Museum Magnet
Nov. 2nd online academic webinar: 'Greek Diaspora in America: Building Digital Archives'
Nov. 20th, Greek concert, 'Songs of Smyrna' at Nashville's Downtown Presbyterian Church
(Pre-production) co-producers for Greek documentary 'American Philhellenes: Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe'
Take Your Place Among
The Nine Muses
An inaugural gift of $2,500 secures your seat. Nine seats are available — to individuals, families, and companies alike.
HICD USA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Gifts may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.