AUDITIONS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

The Student Ambassador program creates more connection between BISFA and the Foundation. Student Ambassadors meet on a monthly basis for a mentoring and brainstorming sessions where we will discuss events, professionalism and ways to showcase their discipline. In addition, students will be invited to assist with and participate in various Foundation events and projects like ushering at the annual Donor Society Event, giving tours of the school, representing your discipline in community performances and much more!

This year we are looking for students in the following disciplines: CGDA, Creative Writing, Dance, Instrumental, Visual Arts, and Vocal

Please use this link to access this years applicaiton:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSev7awrMHTgo6BGhnjuiGcJi6naodvOIoT9kSZxvXYhkMPJcQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101971541590331905925

The Barbara Ingram Foundation is offering a unique opportunity to make a mark on downtown Hagerstown. Join our 2025-20265 Buy a Brick Campaign.  For a $250 donation, we will engrave a brick to be placed on the sidewalk in front of Barbara Ingram School for the Arts and Vincent Rauth Groh Academic Center!

To kick off this year’s campaign we are offering a special 26% discount to the “Class of 2026”. Bricks for this special offer will be $185!! Discount Deadline is October 30, 2025. Payment plans are available, please contact the office for information.

Each 4” x 8” brick will include up to three (3) lines of engraving, with up to 17 characters per line. Character count includes numbers, letters, and spaces. Bricks may only be inscribed with names, dates and titles or “in memory of” or “in honor of.”

The perfect gift in honor, memory, or recognition of:
BISFA alum or current student (Class of ####)
Current or former staff member
Anyone who appreciates the arts and arts education

For additional information or to secure your senior discount please email Rachelt@barbaraingramfoundation.org, or call the office at 240-347-4934.

The BISFA Foundation is proud to announce our 2025-2026 Student and Staff Grant Program.  We offer 2 separate grants for current BISFA Students.  The Pauline K Anderson Grant is a grant for students to gain access to funding to help pay for expenses that students may have such as field trips, equipment, supplies and college application fees.  The second student grant is the Hamilton Family Foundation Grant is a grant for students to gain access to funding to help pay for expenses that are associated with students auditioning for county and state competitions, summer intensives, and continuing education opportunities.

A Faculty Enrichment Grant is also available for each arts department to request funds for classroom enrichment opportunities. These enrichment requests can help fund programs and activities such as guest artists, master classes, performance opportunities and other enrichment programs that will greatly enhance the overall educational opportunities for the students of BISFA.

Please click on the GRANT PROGRAM ICON below to access the grant appliations and additional information.

Help us celebrate the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts foundation executive director, Ally Sirbaugh, on her two-year anniversary! We are truly thankful for her leadership, innovative spirit, and dedicated commitment to our vision. Here’s to many more successful years ahead!