The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation Hearts for the Arts Annual Membership Campaign (September 2020 – June 2021) directly funds the Discipline Enrichment Grant Program. Enrichment Grants make it possible for BISFA students in EVERY discipline to greatly benefit from an enhanced arts education, including:
- Guest Artists / Master Teachers / Artists-in-Residence: Students study and perform with professional artists who practice their craft in their professions. These artists share their time, talent, knowledge, skill and experience with students as they teach.
- Enriched Arts Curriculum: Students are offered specialized instructional experiences beyond the traditional school program.
- Performance Opportunities*: Students participate in more than 50 performances each year, which gives them a competitive edge when auditioning for institutions of higher education or professional engagements.
- Off-Site Learning Opportunities: Students participate in off-site field trips and tours to renowned arts venues, which greatly enhances their overall educational experience. Past trips include Kennedy Center, Disney World, Visionary Museum, National Museum of African American Art, and Museum of Women in the Arts.
The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation believes students should be provided the best opportunities to discover and develop their artistic talents and grow as artists. We believe that such growth is rooted in a strong academic foundation along with partnerships with businesses and the arts community. In advance, thank you for your membership.
Donate online for Hearts for the Arts
*While we are hopeful that in-person performances will return during the school year, the status is uncertain at this time with the current COVID restrictions. BISFA plans to stream various discipline performances and we will share more information as they are scheduled.
2020-2021 Hearts for the Arts Members
Golden Ticket
- William and Jackie Alexander **
- Elizabeth and Gary Aziz
- Howard “Blackie” and Ginny Bowen
- The Hamilton Family Foundation
- Ken and Ann Grove *
- Carroll and Ira Laurie
- Paul and Lotta Mellott
- Emily and Steve O’Farrell * – PP Class of 2020
- Mrs. Theron Rinehart **
- Dr. Robert and Mary Helen Strauch – *
- Toby Towson and Kathy Talbott
- Kory and Lara Tucker – P Class of 2023
Producer
- Eric and Laurie Bender – PP Classes of 2014 and 2019
- Julie Fritsch – Mackintosh Realtors
- Roger Giles
- Nick Ollott and Tim Westmoreland
- Dara Ritter
- Hugh and Marty Talton
Conductor
- Mary Anne and Emmet Burke – *
- Alan and Cindy Clingan – P Class of 2021
- Sherry Cramer
- Sarah and Marc Gamerman – PP Class of 2017
- Cindy Garland – *
- Craig and Gina Householder – PP Class of 2015
- Dr. Robert and Suzanne Hovermale ** – T/S, P Classes of 2016 and 2021
- Jamie and Amanda Iseminger – P Class of 2024
- Jennifer Janus – P Class of 2024
- Robert Kerstein
- Elizabeth Krell
- Dr. Nicholas Long
- Dr. Boyd and Denise Michael **
- Mark Milburn and Lisa Miller – P Class of 2022
- Michael and Rochelle Morell
- Dr. David Shifler
- Mary Ellen and Chuck Waltemire
Patron
- William and Patricia Abeles
- Dr. Ann and Matt Anders – P Class of 2021
- Brittany Arizmendi
- William and Kristin Bowen
- Frank and Cathy Bushey – GP
- Ardath Cade
- Larry and Cathi DeHaan
- Mark and Mimi Dickinson
- Dave and Karen Elliott – P Class of 2021
- Kenneth and Ann D. Frushour
- Michael and Laura Galayda – GP
- Gaye McGovern Insurance Agency
- Karen Giffin * – PP Class of 2018
- Heather Guessford *
- Kira and John Hamman – P Class of 2022
- Linda Howard – PP Class of 2015
- John and Denise Hunt – T/S
- Sophie Huntington – P Class of 2023
- John and Susan Itell
- James and Carianne Judge – P Class of 2021
- Kimberly Lee
- Steven and Stephny Lietuvnikas – P Class of 2024
- Julie Linton – Tribute to Matthew Barrett, Jr.
- Chuck and Melissa Mackley – T/S, PP Class of 2017
- Audra Martenot * – PP Class of 2018
- Juan and Mary Teal Medina *
- Brian and Heidi Mellott
- Myerly & Lowe Photography
- Victoria Neiman – PP Class of 2018 – Tribute to Krissie Neiman
- Dean and Ashley Notabartolo – P Class of 2023
- Marie Nowakowski
- Peter and Cynthia Perini *
- Vicky Reed
- Dr. Teresa Roberts *
- Schmankerl Stube Bavarian Restaurant
- Steve Swayne *
- Dennis and Arlene Walters
- Brandon and Haven Younger
Family
- Susan M. Alsip-Lawson
- Ken Checkeye – P Class of 2020, 2022
- Allen and Judy Ditto
- Terry and Eleanor Doub
- Mary Fortson – P Class of 2024
- Carl and Louise Galligan
- Sarah Hall
- Scott and Alison Hoffman – P Class of 2022
- Debbie and Steve Hummel *
- Mike and Dawn McClure – P Class of 2021
- Edward and Andrea Metz – P Class of 2023
- Vivian Michael
- Donald and Connie Richardson
- Kathy Hemming Thompson
- Charles Wainwright – GP
- Lee and Toni Webb – T/S, PP Class of 2010
- Carl and Monika Wertman
Individual
- Tina Angle
- Heaven Angleberger * – BISFA Student Board Representative – Class of 2021
- Paul and Terri Baker
- Samantha Bodnar *
- Cheri Ferguson
- Susan Fiedler
- Daniel and Susan Geblein – PP Class of 2016 – Tribute to Joshua Geblein
- Patricia Halladay
- Jennifer Jensen
- Blane and Kelly Johnson – PP Class of 2019
- Mary E. Johnson – Alumni GP Class of 2019
- Sandra Law
- Brandy Merchant – T/S
- Sharron D. Moser
- Julie Pisacano – T/S
- Elizabeth Reeder
- Deborah Semler – Alumni GP Class of 2020
- Brian and Krista Smith – P Class of 2023
