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Arts Boosters

Do you enjoy performing and visual arts?
 
If so, extend your support beyond the stage and gallery AND Join the Arts Boosters to empower all of our Saints' artists.
 
Go Saints!


Chair

Arts Boosters Advisory Committee 

Members: 

  • Katharine Brooks, P. '32, '34, & '37
  • Ellen Geismar, P. '22, '24, & '27
  • Becca Gruber, P. '26 & '30 
  • Margaret Hancock, P. '28
  • Tira Hightower, P. '25, '28, & '30
  • Lauren Holzman, P. '38, '39 & '42
  • Amanda Moorman, P. '31, '33 and '35
  • Sally Ryan, P. '36, '38, & '39 (Secretary)
  • Nicole Snyder, P. '31
  • Jennifer Van Santvoord, P. '27, '29, & '32
  • Laura Goodman, P. '35, '38, & '41 (non-voting)

Who We Are

The St. Anne's-Belfield School Arts Boosters is a dedicated, family-led fundraising and volunteer support organization that enhances arts programming across all school divisions. In addition to their philanthropic support, members may also volunteer to support the visual and performing arts at the School. In addition, Arts Boosters supports Mary Hyde DuVal’s call to be “tender of heart.”

What We Do

  1. Community Engagement: We foster a sense of community and school pride by promoting participation and supporting arts activities within and beyond our campuses. Our mission includes raising awareness of the invaluable benefits of arts education and enriching students' academic, social, and emotional development.
  2. Financial Support: We organize membership drives and events, such as the Annual Plant Sale, to raise funds for the arts programs. These funds support art equipment, technology upgrades, school performances, guest artists and performers, deepening the artistic experience for students and the St. Anne’s-Belfield community.
  3. Enrichment Opportunities: We enhance the Visual and Performing Arts Departments' ability to collaborate with local artists and arts organizations, fostering enriching student experiences such as guest performances at events like the Winter Concert and A Cappella Fest.
  4. Volunteer Support: We partner with the Visual and Performing Arts Departments to coordinate volunteer opportunities, assist in event organization, and provide hands-on support when suitable.

What We Have Done

Cross-Divisional & Community Impact

  • Spearheaded Art Lab: Launched a new creative community space on the Belfield campus.

  • Revived & Funded PLUM: Partnered to revive and philanthropically support the Upper School student literary and visual arts showcase publication.

  • Hosted Fall Family Festival Station: Organized an interactive art activity station for the community.

  • Supported Off-Campus Field Trip: Enabled all 7th and 8th-grade students to attend programming at the Paramount Theater.

Guest Artists, Workshops & Masterclasses

  • Matt Steffens Residency: Funded a week-long residency with the Broadway actor/international theater director, providing interactive workshops for performers across all three divisions.

  • Annie Savage Masterclass: Sponsored a masterclass with the JMU Professor for Middle School string players.

  • Annie Temmink ’07 Residency & Wearable Arts: Offered fee support for resident artist Annie Temmink ’07 and the annual Wearable Arts Runway Show.

  • Runway Design Workshop: Created a workshop for Grades 4–6 guided by Upper School students.

  • Welcomed Guest Performers: Hosted visiting artists at the Upper School musical and A Cappella Fest.

Equipment, Supplies & Facilities Upgrades

  • Digitization Tools: Funded two large-format scanners to document student artwork for digital presentation in partnership with the Communications team.

  • Campus Guitars: Acquired four school-owned guitars for use across both campuses during concerts, Chapels, and Open Mic nights.

  • Theatrical Lighting: Provided new theatrical lighting instruments for the Lower School Music classroom.

  • Production Gear: Purchased a versatile fog machine for theatrical productions on both campuses (including The Legend of Sleepy Hollow).

  • Display Infrastructure & Gallery Space:

    • Launched the Sculpture and 3D Exhibition Gallery in Grisham Hall using Arts Boosters-supported display pedestals.

    • Expanded the Permanent Collection of Student Artwork across Grisham Hall, Brennan Hall, and Randolph through purchased display frames.

    • Acquired supplemental art supplies, framing, and display pedestals for cross-divisional use.

Events, Hospitality & Student Recognition

  • Lessons & Carols Luncheon: Coordinated a rehearsal fellowship meal for Middle and Upper School Orchestra and Choir members across divisions.

  • Upper School Choir Retreat: Supported the retreat with catering from Bodo's and snacks for musical bonding.

  • Senior Recognition: Celebrated senior performing arts students through the new "Varsity" Banners tradition.

  • Receptions & Gatherings: Organized Music and Movement receptions as well as Arts Boosters membership gatherings.

Fundraising & Event Sales

  • Spring Plant Sale: Raised approximately $6,000 for strategic arts programming.

  • Flower Sales: Sold flowers at performing arts events on both campuses to celebrate student performers.



Major Annual Initatives

Wearable Arts Runway Show

Plays and Musicals


A Cappella Fest

Spring Plant Sale


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