Ghost Lighters Keep Creative Spirit Alive All Year Long.
A ghost light is a single bare-bulbed floor light that is left lit on stage when the theater is unoccupied. Its main purpose is for safety, to ensure no one trips or falls, but it’s also a long-standing tradition said to keep the spirits of the stage company when the theater is closed.
What is A Ghost Light?
Why is Fairmount’s Monthly Giving Program called ghost lighters?
Just like how theater ghost lights sustain the spirits of the stage, Fairmount’s Ghost Lighters sustain the spirit of creativity all year long through monthly donations!
Joining Ghost Lighters is more than just giving,
It is becoming part of a movement.
We believe the arts are essential to a full and meaningful life, but in rural areas like Geauga County, access to arts and culture can be limited. Travel, time, and cost are real barriers for many residents who want to experience the joy of creativity, community, and self-expression.
Fairmount is here to change that, and we invite you to be part of the solution.
By giving monthly, you help ensure that high-quality visual and performing arts experiences are available nearby, where they are most accessible and impactful to you and your neighbors.
Join a community of art lovers and changemakers who are committed to keeping the spirit of creativity alive!
Imagine a world where…
Every child discovers their creative voice close to home.
Local talent takes center stage in their own community.
Seniors find connection and joy through painting, music, and movement.
The arts are a way of life, not a weekend luxury.
With your help, this isn’t just a dream, it is a future we can build together.
Why Monthly Giving Matters
Monthly donors are the backbone of our work. Your recurring gift helps us:
Offer affordable classes, workshops, and performances
Bring arts programming directly into schools and underserved areas
Support local artists, teachers, and performers
Keep the lights on, the curtains up, and the paint flowing all year long
Our hyper local focus ensures that 100% of your dollars impact the community that you call home.
Ghost Lighters enable us to fund our projects with confidence and make the best long-term investments for the future.
Your consistent support will bring us closer to a world where every person has a place to express themselves and feel seen, supported, and inspired.
Ghost Lighters Perks
~ PLUS ~
Members receive weekly Ghost Light newsletters
Special recognition in our donor listings
AND . . .
The first 55 Ghost Lighters will receive a custom-made 55th anniversary Fairmount ornament!
Ghost Lighters are extra special friends, which means you will receive all Friends of Fairmount benefits based on your monthly contribution multiplied by 12 (your total yearly giving amount).
