The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation Hearts for the Arts Annual Membership Campaign (September 2025 – June 2026) 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 the Kennedy Center, 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.

NURTURE THEIR PASSION…SUPPORT THEIR TALENT!

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2025-2026 Hearts for the Arts Members

Golden Ticket Level Sponsors

• Barbara Wagner
• Heather Guessford
• Jason and Melinda Malott – PP Class of 2020 and 2023
• Dr. David and Kelly Sovine
• Katherine Groh**
• B. Marie and Jack B. Byers

Producer Level Sponsors

• Roger Giles
• Lura and Patrick Norris – P Class of 2029
• Dr. Hugh and Marty Talton
• Edwin and Eileen Schaughency – In memory of Cathrine and Paul W Schaughency
• Eric and Laurie Bender*
• William Wisner – P Class of 2028

Conductor Level Sponsors

• Justin and Katie Anderson*
• Michelle Craddock
• Frank Muller
• Gerry Otremba*
• Shawn and Andy Stout – P Class of 2029
• Karen Giffin
• James and Donna Herd – GP Class of 2023, 2026 and 2029
• Isabelle and Stan Stottlemyer – GP Class of 2026 and 2027
• Richard Kefauver – GP Class of 2026
• Elizabeth Krell
• Richard Kefauver – GP Class of 2026
• David Richardson*
• Carsten and Sharon Ahrens – P Class of 2027
• Blair and Ellie Gordon – GP Class of 2027
• Dr. Lisa Miller and Mark Milburn – PP Class of 2022
• Randy and Renee Scott – PP Class of 2018
• Suzanne and Dr. Robert Hovermale – F/S; PP Class of 2016 and 2021

Patron Level Sponsors

• Dr. Ann Anders* – PP Class of 2021
• Shannon Green – P Class of 2026
• Vicki Reed
• David and Karen Elliott – PP Class of 2021
• Sandra Green
• Mrs. Theron Rinehart**
• Miriam (Mimi) Dickinson
• Craig and Gina Householder – PP Class of 2015 and 2019
• Brian and Heidi Mellott
• Michael and Karen Baer – F/S and PP Class of 2015 and 2022
• Thomas and Linda Mumma
• Lee and Corrine Thames – P Class of 2027
• Thomas and Jane O’Farrell – GP Class of 2020
• Chuck and Melissa Mackley – F/S; PP Class of 2017
• Karen Spessard

Family Level Sponsors

• Audrey Vasauskas
• Pastor Dennis and Denise Whitmore – PP Class of 2017 and 2022
• Tim and Sandy Shepherd – GP Class of 2023
• Ralph and Susan Henderson
• Marianne Mooney – PP Class of 2022
• Joann McLucas – Great GP Class of 2027
• Audra Martenot – PP Class of 2018
• Mindy Morgan – P Class of 2024, 2028 and 2029
• Jennifer Jensen
• Ireland and Margaret Tackett
• Randy and Judy Wildberger – GP Class of 2028

Individual Level Sponsors

• Stephani Hoffman – F/S
• Heather Norton
• Richard and Andrea Knode
• Kelly Johnson
• Michael and Ranelle Flurie
• Patricia Halladay
• Richard and Lisa Wurtz – F/S
• Skylar Niang – S Class of 2021
• Leslie Mills