Supporters
Fairlee Community Arts relies on the generosity of foundations, businesses, and individuals, who provide the funding necessary to present arts experiences in Fairlee, Vermont. We invite you to join us by making a donation using the form at the bottom of this page or by mailing a check to: Fairlee Community Arts, PO Box 242, Fairlee, VT 05045. Thank you!
Town of Fairlee
Fairlee Community Arts is an independent organization separate from the town of Fairlee, but the two entities have a collaborative relationship. FCA fundraised, researched, purchased, and oversaw installation of sound, projection, and lighting equipment for the town hall auditorium (at a total cost of over $75,000). The town graciously allows FCA to use the space for a variety of events. Together, we work to promote Fairlee as a vibrant community and improve access to the arts for residents and visitors alike. Fairlee Community Arts says "thank you" to the Town of Fairlee and the people who work in the town hall for their ongoing support.
Foundation & Business Supporters
Lake Morey Foundation
Britton Lumber Company
Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation
Peyton Place Restaurant
Danen Builders
Newmont Farm
Sargent Artesian Wells
Lake Morey Resort
C.W. Gray & Sons
Valley Floors
Chapman’s General
Jan’s Fairlee Diner
Frost Gardens
Fairlee Public Library
Foggs Lumber & Hardware
Samurai Soul Food
GRP BBQ / Git ‘Um Hooked
Red Kite Candy
Wells River Savings Bank
Lake Morey Protective Association
Fairlee Marine
R.E.P. Fitness
Barnyard Quilting
Farm-Way
Brr-Mont Craft Gallery
Sunnyside Coffee Company
Individual Supporters
In addition to the people listed below, Fairlee Community Arts also extends a heartfelt thanks to the donors who have chosen to remain anonymous, as well as to the volunteers who give their time to the organization.
Charlotte Adams
Patty Armstrong & Fred Perkins
Bonnie & Arne Arnesen
Christopher & Beth Baine
Thayer Baine
Bruce & Claire Barbieri
Wayne & Christine Barlow
Beth Barrett
Joe Barrick
J. Blakeney Bartlett & Thomas Hough
Mary Becker
Marguerite Bissell
Peggie & Clint Bissell
Clyde Blake
Ed & Diana Bouquillon
Jae Brainard
Gary Brooks
Steven & Lenore Brown
James Brundage
Joan Bullard
Martin & Mary Liz Burns
Cami Buster
Diane Calista
Nanci & Steve Carstens
Marilyn Chapman
Robert Chapman
Nancy & David Charkes
Ray & Christina Clark
Miranda Clemson
Dan & Sally Coffin
Lance Colby
Chris Collin
James & Alice Collins
Russell & Therese Collins
Janice & Louis Comanducci
William & Lisa Crotty
Margaret Culver
Cynthia Cummings-Birch
Michael & Barbara Curran
Tim Danen
Calista Diane
Penny Dinger
Bruce & Vera Dowler
Alice & Robert Doyle
Barbara Duncan
Jay Dunlap
Linda & William Dunnack
Bruce Durgin
Dennis & Theda Farmer
Vicki Farrell
Frank Feist
William & Lynne Fitzhugh
Doug & Suzanne Fraser
Carolyn Friedman
Gary & Elisa Gardner
Frank Feist & Sarah Gates
Lillian Gahagan
Tony & Melissa Gahagan
Herbert & Rebecca Gray
Arlene & Peter Guest
Fred & Kimberly Harmeyer
Mary Harris
Nicholas & Connie Harvey
Patricia Henderson
Hink Herrick
Michael & Donna Hutcheson
Joan Hylander
Leni Johnston
Matt & Olivia Jung
Preston & Virginia Kelsey
Holly Kenny & Robert Chapin
Michael Kiess
Denis Lambert & Elizabeth Wilson
Cyrie & Peter Lange
Barbara Lantery
Jennifer Loros
Dana & Anne Low
Bill & Jane Lowery
Don Lowry
Dan Ludwig & Georgette Wolf-Ludwig
Elaine & James Mahoney
Dewitt Mallary
Kathleen Mallett
J.P. Mangun
Renee Martin & David LeClerc
Larry & Sue Martin
Mary May
James & Mary McDade
Mary McGinnis
Betsey McGrath
Catherine McGrath
Elizabeth McGrath
Daphne & Jamie McManus
William & Susan Minard
Louisa Moats & Steve Mitchell
Louisa Moats
Meredyth Morley
Ken & Eileen Newton
John Nininger
Richard & Robyn Noble
Travis Noyes
Dennis & Wendy O’Donnell
Lee Oberle
Sandra Smith-Ordway & Eugene Ordway
Horace & Rosemary Palmer
Vincent Pisegna & Dr. Barbara Philipp
Elizabeth Pierce
Clement & Michelle Powers
Stephanie Pregent
Trevor Pregent
Don Reed
Smith & Virginia Reed
Mark & Donna Richardson
Angelia Rorison
Kathleen Rorison & Larry Bassett
Annie Salinger
Thomas Sandler
Sally Gage & Ridge Satterthwaite
Rick Senn
Diane Sherman
John & Peggy Sherman
Margaret Sherman
Skip & Marilyn Sherman
Jeff Soyer
Ginger & David Stearns
Sam Strohl
Thomas Strohl
Skip & Marilyn Sturman
Cornelia & Ron Suskind
Ivy Tabor
Bruce & Anne Taylor
Chris & Denise Taylor
Doug Tifft & Bonnie MacAdam
Juanita Titus
Laura & Neil Tucker
Martha Vetal
Noel Walker
John & Suzanne Ward
Richard Weale
Donald Weaver
Carol & Robert Wertheimer
Betty & John Wetzel
Justin Will
Barry & Dorothy Worfolk
Scott & Sharon Wright
Philip & Ann Zalinger
Production Equipment Campaigns
The community of Fairlee voted for a public bond to restore the town's auditorium, located on the second floor of the Fairlee Town Hall. Following a renovation that addressed accessibility issues, including the installation of an elevator, the auditorium was reopened for public use on July 28, 2018.
In order to reach its full potential for use as a community and performance center, the auditorium needed to be outfitted with various production equipment. Specifically, there were three major systems needed:
Sound equipment – speakers, microphones, and associated equipment for use in concerts, lectures, dances, town meeting, and other events
Projection equipment – a projector and screen for use in displaying charts, slides, photos, and other information during presentations, and for showing films
Lighting equipment – appropriate stage lighting and spotlights that can be controlled during concerts, theatrical events, and other presentations
SOUND - System installed April 2019
Estimated amount needed to complete project: $28,000
Actual final project cost: $29,796.85
Thank you to all the sound project donors:
Vermont Arts Council (2019 Cultural Facilities Grant)
The Lake Morey Foundation
Donald Weaver
Catherine McGrath
William & Lynne Fitzhugh
Smith & Virginia Reed
Denis Lambert & Elizabeth Wilson
Route 5 Farm
Barbara Lantery
Matt Jung
PROJECTION - System installed November 2019
Estimated amount needed to complete project: $14,000
Actual final project cost: $17,195.98
Thank you to all the projection project donors:
Anonymous
The Couch Foundation
The Lake Morey Foundation
Donald Weaver
Catherine McGrath
William & Lynne Fitzhugh
Christopher & Beth Baine
Smith & Virginia Reed
Denis Lambert & Elizabeth Wilson
LIGHTING - System installed July 2021
Estimated amount needed to complete project: $35,000
Actual final project cost: $29,780.80
Thank you to all the lighting project donors:
Vermont Arts Council (2020 Cultural Facilities Grant)
Donald Weaver
Anonymous
The Lake Morey Foundation
Lynne Fitzhugh
Cami Buster
Patty Armstrong & Frederick Perkins
Frank Feist
Jeff Soyer