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.
Recurring 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
5% off classes, lessons, and camps
Subscription to a weekly donor newsletter
Invitation to annual Friendship Appreciation event
Recognition on website and printed donor listing
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Priority registration
10% off classes, lessons, and camps
Your choice of branded merchandise
Invitation to the exclusive Fairmount Art Exhibition Gallery Preview
Subscription to a weekly donor newsletter
Invitation to annual Friendship Appreciation event
Recognition on website and printed donor listing
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Priority registration
10% off classes, lessons, and camps
25% off tickets to performances
Priority seating at Fairmount performances
Half-off one event rental
Your choice of branded merchandise
Invitation to the exclusive Fairmount Art Exhibition Gallery Preview
Subscription to a weekly donor newsletter
Invitation to annual Friendship Appreciation event
Recognition on website and printed donor listing
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Priority registration
10% off classes, lessons, and camps
Printed recognition in season catalogs and event/performance programs
50% off tickets to performances
Priority seating at Fairmount performances
Personalized service experience with a dedicated staff member
One complimentary event rental
Your choice of branded merchandise
Invitation to the exclusive Fairmount Art Exhibition Gallery Preview
Subscription to a weekly donor newsletter
Invitation to annual 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
Mel and Meg May 💡
Patricia Papesh
Rick and Sue Subel
Lorraine Szabo
Gloria Wright
Advocates ($500-999)
Sara Bellamy💡
Margaret Carlson
Holly Du Broy 💡
James and Jeane Finke
David Gotwald
Tracy L Hull & Carl E Engelman
Partners ($250-499)
Shelley Boyle💡
Meredith & Hunter Cavell💡
Roger Clark and Sarah Derico
Erin Lytle 💡
Dorothy Maloney
Valerie Murray
Katherine Myers
Tom and Julie Sanson, in memory of Rick Subel
Shirley Schellentrager
Megan Sobnosky 💡
Backers ($100-249)
Brittany Armstrong 💡
Megan Barnhizer
Marsha Bird
Gail Bowen
Jennifer Carter 💡
Jacqueline Cholley
Sarah Croley
Mary Lou and Robert Daigneault 💡
Tracy Daniels
Mary Echle and Reed Walters
Morris and Diana Everett💡
Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
Steve Garfunkel
Margaret Gray *in memory of Libby Lubinger
Amy Hughes
David Jirsa
Stephanie Johnson
Jason King
Pamela Lange
Anthony Stephen Lombardo
Jeannine Lubinger
Scott Moon💡
Susan Ohneck
Michael Pendry *in honor of Pat Papesh
Gina Petrella
Katie Phelan-Lewin
Kenneth Price
Jodi Quinn 💡
Phil Robinson and Kathy Porcen
Peter Simmelink
Jonathan Strano
Leanne Swift
Nicole Wells 💡
Renee Wenger 💡
Lauren Whittingham💡
Supporters (Up to $99)
Mary Fisher 💡
Margo Humencauk*
Dr. Jill Summerville
Julie Kearns
Betty Kohn 💡
Katalin La Favre
Mary Malloy*
Judith Phelps*
Cynthia Plagata
Sarah Price
Heather Reese
Linda Robertson
Heidi Rudolph
Jill Scalf
Katie Seifried
Amy Shea
Fred Snowden
Jamie Weber
Linda Zwick
💡 Ghost Lighters
*Contributions made to the Libby Lubinger Scholarship Fund.