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A quick guide for participants

Thank you for helping us kick off Erie Gives Day! Here's everything you need—it'll take less than 5 minutes.

What to do

Take a photo or a short video (30–60 seconds is plenty) of yourself, or you and a friend, on the marble steps of the Museum. Then share it on Instagram or Facebook with a quick memory or reason the Museum matters to you.

Doesn't need to be polished—off-the-cuff is exactly right.

  1. What's a memory you have on these steps, or inside the Museum?

  2. Finish the sentence: "The Erie Art Museum matters to me because ___."

  3. What would you tell a friend who's never been?

Choose whichever is easiest to answer out loud:

Pick one prompt (just one!)

  • Tag @ErieArtMuseum

  • Use the hashtag #OnTheseSteps

  • Mention Erie Gives Day, August 11

  • Post on Instagram and/or Facebook

What to include in your post

That's it—no need to do all of these perfectly, just hit the highlights.

Questions?

Reach out to Jude Shingle, Communications Director, at jude.shingle@erieartmuseum.org.

Example: Photo

“On these steps I've watched Gallery Night crowds spill down onto State Street more times than I can count. This place has been part of my life in Erie for years. Give with me this Erie Gives Day, August 11. “

#OnTheseSteps @ErieArtMuseum

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Example: Video (~30–60 seconds)

Simple structure (not a script):

  1. Say who you are (optional)

  2. Answer one prompt above, in your own words

  3. End with: "Join me and give to the Erie Art Museum on Erie Gives Day, August 11."

“Erie Gives Day is August 11—here's why I'm giving.” #OnTheseSteps @ErieArtMuseum

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