join a community of arts-loving individuals who value visual and performing arts in the community.
Since 1971, Fairmount Center for the Arts has been dedicated to providing a place for creativity and community. While class tuition makes up 50% of our budget, we rely on the generosity of donors to continue to offer high-quality arts experiences and expand our community impact through outreach programs, student scholarships, visual art exhibition spaces, and performance opportunities.
All supporters of Fairmount Center for the Arts are welcomed into Friends of Fairmount, an arts-loving group of individuals who give monetary support to ensure the continuation of visual and performing arts in the community.
All Friends of Fairmount receive year-long benefits! Learn More.
Want to make an even greater impact?
Consider joining Fairmount’s monthly giving program, Ghost Lighters.
Monthly donations are a sustaining force for our important work in the community!
Fairmount Center for Creative & Performing Arts, Inc.
EIN: 23-7199754
Friends of Fairmount Perks!
Friendships are a two-way street. Our Friends receive the below benefits to keep our friendship strong all year long.
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Priority registration for classes and camps.
Subscription to exclusive donor e-newsletter.
Invitation to Friendship appreciation event.
Recognition on website and printed donor listing.
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5% off classes, workshops, and camps year-round.
Special invitation to Fairmount Art Exhibition Preview.
Priority registration for classes and camps.
Subscription to exclusive donor e-newsletter.
Invitation to Friendship appreciation event.
Recognition on website and printed donor listing.
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10% off classes, workshops, and camps year-round.
Branded “proud supporter” window decal.
Special invitation to Fairmount Art Exhibition Preview.
Priority registration for classes and camps.
Subscription to exclusive donor e-newsletter.
Invitation to Friendship appreciation event.
Recognition on website and printed donor listing.
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Invitation to private event.
VIP seating at Fairmount performances.
Half-off one event rental.
10% off classes, workshops, and camps year-round.
Branded “proud supporter” window decal.
Special invitation to Fairmount Art Exhibition Preview.
Priority registration for classes and camps.
Subscription to exclusive donor e-newsletter.
Invitation to Friendship appreciation event.
Recognition on website and printed donor listing.
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Printed recognition in season catalogs and event programs.
One complimentary event rental.
Invitation to private event.
VIP seating at Fairmount performances.
Half-off one event rental.
10% off classes, workshops, and camps year-round.
Branded “proud supporter” window decal.
Special invitation to Fairmount Art Exhibition Preview.
Priority registration for classes and camps.
Subscription to exclusive donor e-newsletter.
Invitation to Friendship appreciation event.
Recognition on website and printed donor listing.
Questions? Please contact Megan Sobnosky, Director of Development.
Ways to Give:
To give a one-time gift online, click here or use the embedded form above.
Monthly recurring gifts can be made here and offer an even greater impact to support our important work in the community!
Online
Please make checks payable to Fairmount Center for the Arts and mail to:
8400 Fairmount Rd.
Novelty, OH 44072
Credit card donations can be made via phone by calling (440) 338-3171.
Mail or Phone
We accept IRA Required Minimum Distributions or Donor Advised Funds.
Legal Name:
Fairmount Center for Performing & Creative Arts, Inc.
EIN: 23-7199754
Please contact Executive Director, Elizabeth Bolander for details.
Investments
Scholarships
Fairmount has five scholarships in which funds are distributed each session to aid in furthering arts education and experiences to students. Learn more about our scholarships and how you can make an impact on the life of a student at Fairmount.
We are grateful for our community of individual supporters!
These community members understand the importance of the arts and are committed to keeping arts education thriving in our community. We couldn’t do what we do without help from our Friends!
Patrons ($1,000+)
Anonymous
Claudia Bacon
Susan Beck 💡
Elizabeth Bolander 💡
Sam and Alex Brenner
Tim and Lee Brenner
Karen Carcione
Natalie and Paul Cooper
Jan Jones
Toby and Melanie Maloney
Patricia Papesh
Rick Solon
Rick and Sue Subel
Lorraine Szabo
Gloria Wright
Advocates ($500-999)
Anonymous
Margaret Carlson
James and Jeane Finke
David Gotwald
Tracy L Hull & Carl E Engelman
Chad and Kimberly Leland
Erin Lytle
Marie Rowley*
Partners ($250-499)
Anonymous
Michael Courtney*
Holly Du Broy
Mark Levy*
Dorothy Maloney
Katherine Myers
Tom and Julie Sanson, in memory of Rick Subel
Shirley Schellentrager
Connie Shultz*
Judy Schumann
Megan Sobnosky 💡
Backers ($100-249)
David Barnhizer*
Theresa and Milind Bhanoo
Marsha Bird
Saundra Bohl
Gail Bowen
Jennifer Carter 💡
Jacqueline Cholley
Roger Clark and Sarah Derico
Mary Lou and Robert Daigneault 💡
Fred Discenzo
Mary Echle and Reed Walters
Morris and Diana Everett
Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
Steve Garfunkel
Samuel and Lynne Gerace
Jennifer Greenlee
Diane Haberny*
Karen Hockwalt*
Brenda Hoyt-Brackman*
Amy Hughes
Karen Jeffries
David Jirsa
Connie Kearns*
Jason King
Meg and Mel May
Deborah Naiman*
Susan Ohneck
Peggy Osbourn*
Mariane Paule
Gina Petrella
Katie Phelan-Lewin
Phil Robinson and Kathy Porcen
David and Marianne Sanders
Dakota Smith
Sarah Spurlin*
Erica Srolovitz
Jonathan Strano
Leanne Swift
Lauren Whittingham💡
Supporters (Up to $99)
Jodi Allen
Grace Andrews
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous*
Kate Berk
Kaitlyn Breed
Bruce Catalano*
Sarah Croley
Laura Enrione*
Gerald Fendrick*
Mary Fisher
Marguerite Furlich
Margo Humencauk*
Ellen Ilkanic
Dr. Jill Summerville
Julie Kearns
Donna Kelly
Betty Kohn
Katalin La Favre
Christina Livers*
Mary Malloy*
Elaine Maier
Joan McLoughlin
Melissa Norton
Judith Phelps*
Cynthia Plagata
Sarah Price
Heather Reese
Linda Robertson
Heidi Rudolph
Carol Sabovik*
Jill Scalf
Cheryl Scharf
Sharon N. Schnall and R. Drew Sellers
Katie Seifried
Amy Shea
Fred Snowden
Erica Starrfield*
Jamie Weber
Stephanie Wright
Linda Zwick
💡 Ghost Lighters
*Contributions made to the Libby Lubinger Scholarship Fund.