Dear Friends of FAIR,

Welcome to another year of quality programming as we begin our 39th year of community-based performance and arts education opportunities! We hope you enjoy this updated program – this is the first time we have mailed the season program to our supporters and friends and we are very excited to bring it to you personally.  Please mark your calendar now to attend the various FAIR sponsored concerts, workshops, and events! 

Our executive director, Colleen Pendry, just competed her first year. She brought her business and arts experience, energy, and enthusiasm to FAIR to create new programs and improve existing ones. The “Teen Jams” have been a wonderful venue for local youth to showcase their musical talent. Summer FAIR was a huge success again this year. But this has been a year of challenges also as we have struggled to raise money for our programs in a difficult economic climate.

 The many fine programs of FAIR are a testament to the artistic talent in this community, and especially the talent and dedication of all of our program directors.  Our unique organization is also a testimony to the commitment of so many of you who are willing to devote time by volunteering, give money to support the arts in our small community, and to help us develop new and exciting programs.   The opportunities are endless, but we do need your continued contributions.  We thank each of you all for your support and hope that you feel a part of this organization   Introduce yourself to us at concerts and events!

 Please help Fine Arts in Rockbridge reach out to the broader community by sharing this program with friends and colleagues, sharing your ideas with us, and by making a tax-deductible contribution to FAIR. We look forward to seeing you throughout the 2008-2009 season!!

 Jan Kaufman and John Lambeth

Co-Presidents, Fine Arts in Rockbridge