2026 Donors
Thank you for Helping us Make a Difference
We are pleased to acknowledge our 2026 donors and thank them for their generous support.
Friends of the Center
Henri Bartholomot
Janelle Catlett
Katherine Ellis
Chris Gibson
Roger Grimes
Chase Hughes
Hanna Kim (dedicated to Emily Kim)
Sam Lowe
Jeanne Maloney
Tom Matthews
Robert Mayo
Cathy Nelson
Harry Sanford
Maria Thalheimer
Matthew Toner (in honor of Susan Werner)
Student Scholarship Fellows ($500)
Sallie Eissler
Bill & Samantha Guerry
Susan Pell
Emily Harper
Patrons of the Blue Ridge Center ($1,000)
Dave Armstrong
Tina Buchanan
Vince May
Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges
Douglas & Jennifer Dear
Tom Healy
Suzanne Weiss
Trevor Hogan
Community Ambassadors ($5,000)
Earle & Betty Martin
Panetiere Partners (Eric Starck)
Scott Elliff
Your Continuing Financial Support Will Help Us Make a Difference in 2026
Your financial support at any level will help us make a difference in the lives of aspiring young musicians and artists. Please consider the options below and make the Blue Ridge Center for Music and Creative Arts one of your important annual charitable contributions.
• Make a one-time donation
• Become a monthly donor
• Become a Business Sponsor
• Sponsor a student
• Sponsor an event
All donors receive invitations to the Center’s events, including concerts and other live music performances, art shows, and festivals, and are listed on our website and in our Annual Report. Major donors are recognized through designated giving levels as follows:
• Student Scholarship Fellows ($500)
• Patrons of the Blue Ridge Center ($1,000)
• Student Sponsors (Program Specific)
• Community Ambassadors ($5,000)
Major donors are listed in program brochures and those who have a personal interest in one of the Center’s workshops are welcome to apply as an Invited Guest and participate in workshops as a guest of the Center.
Annual Reports
At the Blue Ridge Center for Music & Creative Arts, we believe accountability and open communication are essential to fulfilling our mission: to prepare talented young musicians and creative artists for lifelong engagement and careers in the arts. Founded in 2023, our nonprofit organization is committed to providing world-class instruction, mentorship, and creative opportunities that help students achieve their artistic potential while enriching our community through music, visual arts, and creative expression.
Past Donors
We are forever grateful to the 2024 and 2025 Donors who helped BRCMCA get started and help use bring music and creative arts to students in the region. We could not have done this without your generous support and attendance.