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BARBARA INGRAM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION

Art Education School Foundation | Hagerstown, MD

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Something Rotten Event Sponsorship

We are FINALLY back!!   After 2 years we are PROUD to welcome our talented students to the stage once again.  The foundation will be hosting two Opening Weekend Reception Events, and are seeking sponsors.  We have several contribution levels and payment options. 

All sponsor levels will be recognized in our BIFSA Bill with an audience of over 6000!!!  

Please give us a call at 240-347-4934 or email us at rachelt@barbaraingramfoundation.org     with questions or for additional information.  

We are looking forward to your support and can’t wait for you to see our amazing students on stage of the Historic Maryland Theatre once again!

Use the Link below to be a Sponsor

Something Rotten Sponsorship Form

 

Avedon’s Influence

Avedon’s Influence– the newest exhibit in the Photography/Cinematography Hallway!
Sophomores Riley and Jasmine share a bit about the new exhibit in this interview on FB: Part 1 and Part 2.
This exhibit will continue to be updated with pieces from Juniors and Seniors. Click here for a sample of the exhibit.
Beautiful work!

SAA Gift Certificates Available!

GREAT GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

In anticipation of our 2022 program, consider purchasing a SUMMER ARTS ACADEMY GIFT CERTIFICATE!

These gift certificates can be used for any of our academies – each gift certificate is $100 ($100 covers a half-day camp, $200 (two gift certificates) cover a full-day camp).

Purchase online here.

 

BISFA Students Representing the Foundation

The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation is pleased to welcome Joshua Dickinson as our alumni summer intern for 2021! A recent graduate, Joshua was one of the students who transferred to BISFA when the Computer Game Development & Animation program moved from Washington County Technical High School (WCTHS). He majored in sound design under the program’s teacher, Keon Billings, and composed soundtracks for games and other standalone pieces.

Prior to attending WCTHS and BISFA, Joshua attended North Hagerstown High School and was a percussionist, as well as the Drumline Section Leader for the HUBS Marching Band. He will be attending West Virginia University in the fall for Music Education, with the goal of becoming a high school band director.

As the Foundation’s summer intern, Joshua will learn the ins and outs of running a nonprofit organization. His duties will include writing press releases, posting on social media, organizing paperwork in preparation for our annual audit, assisting with the Summer Arts Academy, researching grant opportunities, and more.

The Foundation is also pleased to welcome Taylor Shay, an incoming senior from the Dance program, as the Student Representative to our Board of Directors for the 2021-2022 school year.

Taylor had the privilege of attending the BISFA CATs and Summer Academy of the Arts programs both as a student and intern. She is an active member in many school clubs such as Link Crew, YFC, National Honor Society, etc., is a dyslexia advocate, pageant girl, and enjoys serving her community with organizations such as the Leitersburg Ruritans, Racine Multi-Sports, and more.

Taylor  is a Counselor In Training and lifeguard for Antietam Recreation and also enjoys singing with the praise and worship team at her church. She looks forward to serving as SGA President where she can help partner with faculty and students to make 2021-2022 a wonderful and memorable year.

Recap: Acrylic Painting Workshop with David Bottini

From Mr. Geiman, Lead Visual Arts Teacher at BISFA

Thanks to generous funding from Washington County Arts Council, the Maryland State Arts Council, the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation, and Washington County Public Schools, the  Barbara Ingram School for the Arts visual artists were able to participate in a multiple week acrylic landscape painting workshop with Maryland artist  David Bottini, from April 21 – May 14 2021.

Under the direction of Mr. Bottini, each student created a painting of a Washington County landscape. Over the course of the workshop, through both in-person and virtual instruction, students learned about the composition of paint and painting materials, design composition, and the traditional method and approach to painting. 

A big thank you to everyone for making the acrylic painting workshop possible. We invite you to view our work!

Click here to view slideshow

From the Foundation

The workshop with David Bottini was partially funded through our BISFA Department Enrichment Grants for School Arts & Academic Activities. This grant program accepts applications from BISFA staff and faculty for 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.

Do What Moves You 2021

It was a beautiful night for an open air festival! The Do What Moves You Festival, hosted by Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, was a free, family-friendly, open air festival that showcased the ever talented students of BISFA. This event would never have been possible with our our event/program sponsors!

 

Thank You to Our Event/Program Sponsors!

 

Thank You for Washington County Gives 2021

We would like to take a moment and thank our community for an amazing 2021 Washington County Gives! We had 58 donors that helped us raised $6,900 in the 24-hour giving period. In addition, we received the new kick-off prize of $100 and the CNB Bank Golden Ticket for $500, so our grand total for the day was $7,500!

Thank you to our donors for supporting student artists and arts education at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts!

  • Anonymous (3)
  • Austin Abraham
  • The Anders Family
  • Katie & Justin Anderson
  • Brittany & Peter Arizmendi
  • Carol Becker
  • Samantha Bodnar
  • Mary Anne and Emmet Burke
  • Julie and Lucas Cade
  • Mimi and Mark Dickinson
  • Scott Everitts
  • Staci Freeman
  • Julie Fritsch
  • The Ganoe Family
  • Erin Gentzel
  • Karen Giffin
  • Ken and Ann Grove
  • Heather Guessford
  • Sarah Hall
  • Heather Hall
  • Kira Hamman
  • Dr. Rob Hovermale
  • Steve & Linda Howard
  • Steve & Debbie Hummel
  • Denise Hunt
  • Jennifer Jensen
  • Timothy Johnston
  • Michael Jordan
  • Sherry Kibler
  • Kelsey Lorman
  • Holly Loy
  • Jillian MacMaster
  • Kathleen Maher
  • Jason & Melinda Malott
  • Constance Manger
  • Al & Claudia Martin
  • Mary Teal Medina
  • Melinda Morgan
  • Ashley Notabartolo
  • The O’Farrell Family
  • Cynthia Perini
  • Tom Riford
  • Elizabeth Schulze
  • Randy Scott
  • Meghann Shutt
  • Ryan Smetzer
  • Paula Stokes
  • Dr. Robert and Mary Helen Strauch
  • Diane Verdier
  • Charles Wainwright
  • Toni Webb
  • Marcella Whitmore
  • Noel Williams
  • Vicki Willman
  • Susan Wood
  • Dandan Yamashita

Stroll for Our Seniors

Join the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation to celebrate our seniors! Take a stroll through downtown to see the lamp post signs for each 2021 graduate. We are incredibly proud of our students!

Click for PDF

Alumni Spotlight: Stephane Mohr (’16)

Stephane Mohr ‘16 closed a chapter when she graduated from the BISFA Creative Writing department and began writing a book. Her debut collection of poetry and prose, “This Heart,” is described by the author as “sad, strong [and] uplifting.” She explained, “Most of these started out as just notes I would write to myself when I was having a bad day. A lot of them are journal entries and just pieces of me remembering good things to get me through bad times… I realized I had a lot of stuff that… other people could also use.”

Mohr hopes this book reminds its readers that they are not alone and advises artists that, “the most important thing you can do is consume art in all of its forms.” “This Heart,” is available now at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.

Written by Kelsi Maddock ’17

Distance Learning IRL

The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation recently asked BISFA students to share what distance learning is really like.

Please take a few moments to watch these creative, thoughtful videos that give you a peek into the day-to-day of today’s high school students, in real life (IRL). Thank you to all the students who participated!

 






Support the Foundation

Your support directly impacts the daily success of BISFA students and the opportunities are as unique and diverse as they are! From program sponsorship to seasonal lamp posts and other campaigns, you are sure to find the perfect fit for your budget.

Make a difference..donate today!