HCA The 2020 Gratitude Report

TEN YEARS TOGETHER The 2020 Gratitude Report

You Are Extraordinary

VISION The region’s cultural destination—where passions emerge and the creative spirit thrives.

MISSION Serving individuals of all ages, cultures, and artistic abilities across the MetroWest region, the HCA develops artistic skills, offers outstanding performances and art exhibitions, and enables visitors to experience art in all forms.

Under one roof, we celebrate the arts through classes and events in visual art, theater, music, dance, ceramics, writing, and film.

photo by James Collins

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2020 HCA GRATITUDE REPORT

A Message From

Kelly Grill, Executive Director Did you ever imagine HCA would be what it is today?

I get this question constantly. The privilege of hearing your stories leads me to always answer “yes.”

You are the reason HCA is such a special space and community a decade later. You have touched my heart with your personal stories of resilience, of joy, of friendship through the arts.

Some stories come from grateful parents whose shy child was encouraged by a caring director to shine on stage in their own way.

Others are gallery conversations with an aspiring potter who faithfully attends open studio each week to find community gathered round the kiln.

Still more stories come from a grateful dance scholarship recipient who cannot put into words how your generous support has made their dream possible.

It is an exciting time indeed at HCA, one of growth, new dreams and possibilities, as we look to 2022, made stronger by you as a cherished member of the HCA family.

Your drawings and songs and movement are the heartbeat of the HCA. This gratitude report is our love song to you for all you do to support MetroWest’s vibrant artistic gem. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

Gratefully, Kelly Grill Executive Director

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Vision & Mission ............................................................2 Letter from Kelly Grill, Executive Director ............... 3 You at the Center The Musician....................................................................5 The Potter .........................................................................6 The Teaching Artist......................................................... 7 The Dreamer.....................................................................8 The Partner.......................................................................9 HCA: A Decade of Dreams....................................10–11 The Family....................................................................... 12 The Dancer...................................................................... 13 The Supporter................................................................ 14 Behind The Scenes........................................................ 15 Foundation Supporters & Employer Matches........ 15 2020 Supporters..................................................... 16–17 Founding Members & Leading Partners.................. 18 HCA Members & Corporate Partners...................... 19 2020 Financials............................................................ 20 HCA 10-Year Growth.................................................... 21 Coming Together Through COVID....................22–23

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You at the Center The Musician

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OVID cannot stop HCA guitar instructor and musician Jack Byrne’s gig calendar from filling up the first Friday of each month.

As the host of the popular “First Friday Open Mic” Byrne says he has never been prouder of how his students are transitioning to online performing during COVID. “I had no idea what to expect and neither did they, I’m sure, but their positive attitudes and open mindedness have made the last several months so much easier than they could have been,” said Byrne.

“So thank you to all my students! You’re all rock stars!”

He credits the amazing community of regular performers for fostering an experience where people of all ages can share in the joy and healing power of music “Even now that we can’t meet in person, we still do the open mic on Facebook Live, and it’s been amazing seeing people from all over the country get to watch and participate!,” said Byrne.

JACK BYRNE | MUSICIAN, INSTRUCTOR

“Music brings people together, which is more important now than ever, so I’m so grateful to keep being a part of our Open Mic at the HCA.”

Your caring heart helped the HCA meet the challenges of COVID head on by bringing the joy of art making and art viewing to people’s homes. Thank you!

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You at the Center The Potter

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ometimes all you need is a sign. For Hopkinton resident Jen Dadagian, it was down the road.

“One day I started seeing signs outside of the HCA promoting their new ceramics program,” Dadagian said.

“I think the stars aligned—HCA was just starting their program, and I was ready for a new challenge—so I signed up.”

Working in the creative process at a regional branding and design agency, Dadagian is not new to the creative process.

Yet for her, launching into pottery making was unchartered territory.

“The creative and technical process need to come together—the goal is to improve in both areas with practice over time.”

In fact, her work in hand building was recently awarded “most functional mug” in a student competition hosted by SKUTT at the National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts.

Above all, Dadagian values how the studio is a place for everyone regardless of where they are on life’s journey and regardless of their ability. “The sense of community that’s been created over the last four years is undeniable. We talk about our families, our work, our worries. We share stories, laughs and celebrate our ceramic successes as they emerge from the glaze kiln.”

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photo by Bernadette Markey JEN DADAGIAN | CERAMICS ARTIST

Thank you for supporting a community of artists who have found great skill and even greater friendship through their experiences at HCA.

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The Teaching Artist

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he actor’s studio can still delight and surprise veteran performer and teacher Jere Shea.

Shea, a Tony-nominated actor and HCA’s director of acting and musical theater, often finds himself learning so much from his students during scene work.

“My students are always showing me new ways to think about acting and performance—always showing me that there is more than one way to experience a moment or to express a thought,” said Shea, a Hopkinton resident who became involved at HCA with his family when the campus was built.

“It’s a humbling thing, to sit in a class and watch a student soar in a scene—watch them reveal a new “truth” on stage.”

Additionally, Shea is bringing his professional wisdom and those of other industry professionals to a broader audience through the new HCA web series “The Journey,” conversations where seasoned actors, writers, and producers reflect on what an actor’s professional journey can look like for those starting on the path.

“If you watch every episode, you realize that there is no one path to make your way in the entertainment industry… but what has made each of these guests a great artist is that they’ve all lived their own lives, had their own experiences, and learned their own lessons,” said Shea.

JERE SHEA | ACTOR, MUSICIAN, INSTRUCTOR

Because of you, HCA can continue to offer outstanding instruction by master teachers and actors like Shea in your own backyard.

Thank you!

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You at the Center The Dreamer

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he lights dimmed. The audience hushed.

A little girl’s eyes began to twinkle.

Emma Pawl remembers her first-grade self being so mesmerized by an Enter Stage Left Theater (ESL) children’s production that she was determined to be in the next show.

“My mother had learned about this theater company simply from seeing a local flyer,” she said.

Now preparing for her first year at Berklee College of Music this fall as a vocal performance major, Pawl has fond memories of her time here.

“HCA will always hold a special place in my heart, for it has been a second home to me,” said Pawl.

As the resident theater company of Hopkinton Center for the Arts, ESL Theater offers children, teens and adults an important outlet for self-expression, exploring their talents, and developing leadership skills.

“HCA provides, through the arts, a place for young people to discover their passions, connect and collaborate with their peers, positive role models and mentors who inspire, and a place to belong outside of school, where new friendships can be formed.”

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EMMA PAWL | SINGER, STUDENT

Your kind support of HCA allows teens like Emma to spread their creative wings and soar through the power of performing arts.

Thank you for putting a young person’s dreams center stage!

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The Partner

PHIPPS INSURANCE AGENCY

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or Brian Thomas, president of Phipps Insurance, the tradition of giving is at the heart of their business.

“It all started with our founder Paul Phipps who felt, as I do, that you give back to the community whenever possible as it is our clients loyalty and support that has provided for the success of Phipps Insurance,” said Thomas.

The support of community business owners and corporate leaders like you has allowed the HCA to thrive and expand its outreach to more than 300 communities throughout the US and abroad.

“It is certainly with great pleasure that we support the HCA because it provides an extensive enrichment via the arts for Hopkinton and all the surrounding communities they serve.”

SUMMER WINDS CONCERT 2020

BRIAN THOMAS, PRESIDENT

Thank you to Phipps Insurance, sponsor of HCA’s 2020 Summer Winds Concert and the 2021 presenting sponsor of HCA’s upcoming Summer Arts series. HCA is grateful to you and the entire community of Corporate Partners in the Arts for their ongoing support.

Because of your support of the HCA, you make the arts stronger and communities more vibrant.

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HCA: A Decade of Dreams 2011—Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) is incorporated as a non-profit and runs classes out of the farmhouse.

2014—HCA expands the staff to include a part time program administrator. Initiates a capital campaign program to renovate the barn into classroom, gallery, and a 200-seat performance space. Received state and local funding totaling over $700K with a match in private donations.

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2012—Your support enabled improvement to the building including creation of a gallery space and stabilizing of the farmhouse foundation.

2013—Your generosity introduced Art Space, an after-school program for middle school students.

2015—Your vision for a vibrant art center is a reality with HCA’s barn opening during Hopkinton’s 300th Anniversary. First performance of Our Town held in The Delbridge Family Performance Space.

The community celebrates during the first HCA gala celebration.

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2019—HCA launches full dance program under the direction of Jessica Wilson.

With your support, HCA expands its inclusive and diverse offering with a new Art Around the World Cultural Series and Arts Pass program, where free tickets are made available to anyone in need through local organizations and libraries.

2016—HCA became a community space for art making and rentals including its first wedding celebration on site. Staff expands to include HCA’s director of operations.

HCA opens outdoor Healing Garden in memory of Nancy Barton.

2017—You join with corporate partners in welcoming HCA’s Children’s Series, allowing families to enjoy art and art-making together.

HCA expands Partner in the Arts program, dining guide and membership opportunities. The Lotvin Family Gallery is dedicated at the annual Gala.

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2020—HCA pivots to online classes and performances during COVID. HCA receives funding from Massachusetts Cultural Council and Hopkinton Community Preservation Commission to renovate the exterior of the farmhouse. Your support makes the HCA’s first virtual gala “Art Lights the Night” a glowing success. Enter Stage Left Theater officially merges with HCA.

2018—HCA launches a ceramics program through the generous anonymous donation of nine wheels and a kiln.

Your amazing support allows HCA’s free programs to double.

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You at the Center The Family

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oard member Christine Chapman’s eyes begin to sparkle when she talks about the HCA.

Chapman recalls moving to Hopkinton in 2012 and feeling an immediate connection to HCA. Almost a decade later it is still a rock.

“It’s a place I believe in, with everything I have. It’s a source of emotional and spiritual respite and release, connection and community.”

Now teen daughter Celia “CeCe” continues to sing and play the piano and guitar while her young son Henry enjoys the visual arts, particularly painting.

“The HCA has been a place of great healing for our little family of three.”

Like her children, Chapman is grateful for the friendships she has formed at HCA, particularly as a member of the Treblemakers Community Chorus and board of the HCA. Chapman’s business Education Station sponsors HCA’s Cabaret Open Mic.

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“Treblemaker friends have been my music family… the board work has introduced me to people I respect and admire deeply and whom I consider some of my most impactful fellow creators and collaborators,” said Chapman.

photo by Sadiee Bean CELIA, HENRY, AND CHRISTINE CHAPMAN

Because of your kindness, HCA can create spaces for healing, connection, and friendship for families. Thank you!

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The Dancer

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ance is at the heart of Emma Bartolini’s family.

“Dance is what brought us (husband David and her) together and is incredibly important to all of us individually as well as a family,” Bartolini, a Marlborough resident said, whose daughter Belle also dances at HCA. So when director of dance Jessica Wilson began offering classes for adults, Emma dusted off her dance shoes after a 20-year hiatus from the studio setting.

“I walked in, a bundle of nerves, years of regret and anxious emotion circling around me, and the very first moment I walked in, I knew I had discovered my new dance home,” said Bartolini.

“Jessica’s personality is warm and welcoming, with no pretense, and an immediate sense of belonging.”

“As a Mom who is a dancer, and visual artist­—to be able to show my daughter that I picked something back up after 20 years away from it… and to rediscover a life’s passion, is a lesson I hope to instill in her,” she said.

EMMA BARTOLINI | DANCER

Because of you, Emma can teach her daughter the importance of trying something new.

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You at the Center The Supporter

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or HCA supporter and member, Julia Potapov, HCA is more than a barn; it’s a parade.

“For the celebration of Hopkinton’s 300th Anniversary parade, our whole family took part in HCA’s float. This was our first real ‘HCA moment’,” said Potapov.

Ever since the opening of the new building in 2015, HCA has been a self-described “second home” for Julia, husband Alex and her three children, Leah, Alice, and Dan. The Potapovs have volunteered at events, served as teacher assistants, taken classes in ballet, art, tap, and participated in theater productions.

Even Julia’s mother-in-law Nina has been bitten by the HCA bug, taking art classes, participating in the member show, and donating hand-made items for HCA’s annual gala.

“Supporting the HCA means making sure it continues to thrive. It means making sure all families in our community have access to the wonderful HCA programs,” said Potapov.

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JULIA, LEAH, DAN, ALEXANDER, AND ALICE POTAPOV

Thank you to the Potapovs and each of you for supporting a space where families can create and grow together.

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Behind The Scenes DEDICATED STAFF Kelly Grill, Executive Director Sarah Alexander, Director of Visual Arts Maureen Belger, Grant Writer Katie Broach, Director of Development Sandee Buckley, Director of Operations Paul DiBona, Building Maintenance Manager Mary-Beth Elliot, Finance Manager Theresa Kniaz, Visitor Services Specialist Eric Miller, Director of Music Dayle Pauli-Doherty, Graphic Designer Jennifer Puga, Marketing Specialist Jere Shea, Director of Acting and Musical Theater Jessica Wilson, Director of Dance

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Janet Ceddia, Board Chair Vanessa Bilello Amy Cafazzo Christine Chapman Jeffrey Doherty Joseph Gammal Allison Iantosca Rebecca Robak, Clerk James Valis, Treasurer

FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS Hopkinton Community Preservation Commission Foundation for MetroWest Hopkinton Cultural Council Massachusetts Cultural Council Mazaika Family Foundation Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation Roessner Family Foundation Transamerica Finanical/ Aegon Foundation Unibank Charitable Foundation

EMPLOYER MATCHING DOLLARS Bank of America Citizens Bank Dell Technologies Intel JP Morgan United Way of Rhode Island

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2020 Supporters: Thank you for your remarkable generosity

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Pamela Adams Brian Ahern Addison Albano Sarah and Nicholas Alexander Michael Alfano Peter Allen Dawn and Alan Anderson Jennifer Andrews Mary Andruszkiewicz Michelle Angelo Becky Annis Denise Antaki Philip Antoniades and Barbara Kessler Joanne Apesos Whitney Apollon Laura Araugo Karen Armstrong Nathan Aronow Addie Atkins William Babbitt Anne Babcock Marco Bader Apsi Balamurugan Christine Baldiga Susan and William Balicki Diane and Gene Balinski Lee Ball Lissa Banks Vanessa Barker Shirley Barnhart Barbara Baron Laura Barry Emma and David Bartolini Vicky Bartolomeo Jeffrey Barton David Bashy and Christine Clifford Cheryl Baskin David Bastille Brynn Bates Ken Batts Gaurav Baweja Cyndi Beale Rachel Beattie Diana and Steven Beck MaryBeth Becker

Alice Begley Maureen and John Belger P.J. Beltramini John Berg Jonas Berlin Kranthi Bethapudi John and Julie Bialas Ron Bialobreszki Kellie Biesecker The Bilello Family Kristen Blake Miriam Blankenship Janice and William Bogasky Daniel Boucher Kimberly Bourassa Clark and Ellen Bowron Waterfall Kristi and Jason Boyer Courtney Bradford Chelsea Bradway Megan and Chris Bransfield Nancy Branz Karen Briere Katie and John Broach Emily and Vance Broach Stephanie Brockway Diane Bromley Robin Brooke-Meldon Anne Marie Brostrup-Jensen Heather and Christopher Buckley Meg and James Buckley Nicola Buckley Sandee Buckley Cathy and Robert Buday John Buday Charles Buhsmer Margaret Ellen Burke Lee Burns Stephen Burns Amy and Mark Cafazzo Marrin Cahn Juliana Camargo Stephen Campbell and Sheila Zarba Campbell Beth Cameron Karen and Gil Campos

Alastair Caperton Wendy Carbone Ruth Carey Andrew Carini Caralyn Carrazza Craig Carter and Arlene Williamson Megan Carvalho Ilana and James Casady Alyssa Castonguay Janet and Christopher Ceddia Sheri Cesnek Harriet Chaikin Madhumitha Chandrasekar Sophie Chapelle S. Christine Chapman Colleen Charleston Wei Chen Jing Cheng Lori-Beth Christopherson Sheila Clark Jim Cleere Ann Click Christine Clifford and David Bashy Linda and Robert Cloutier Douglas Clowes Denny Coccio Diane Collins Laurie Collins Kim Comart Julie Conlin Darcy Cook Howard Cooper Karen and Curt Cooprider Gayle and Patrick Corbett Melinda and Robert Cordner Susan Cornoni Maryellen Costello Lara Cote Ruth Ann and David Cote Kuangming Covitz Richard Craig Karen Crane Suzanne Crifo Maureen Crocker Stacy and Bill Crook

Dave Cullinane Ganary Dabiri Julie Damigella Dale Danahy Kristina Davis Cyndi and Glen Dawson David Day Edward Deasy and Gina Daniels Sandra and Kevin Delbridge Lauren Dellelo Karen DelPrete Kimberly DeMeo Christine DePellegrini Corinne DeRosa Karen Desmarais Kathleen Desmarais Anne and Paul DiBona Arthur Dion Dayle and Jeffrey Doherty Elizabeth Doherty Nancy Jane Murphy and Philip Doherty Kevin Donahue Roxanne Donahue Laura and Frank Schnur Patricia Duarte Mary Ellen Dugan Michele and Joe Duggan Cicely Dunster Diane and Gary Dunster Amy DuPont Avery Dynan Michael Eadie Doris Early Katerina Eisenhaure Brenda Eklund Mary-Beth and Chris Elliott Ryan Elliott Hudson Enegess Mark Enright and Ira Brodsky Beth Escobar Stephen Fader Robert Falcione Amanda and Patrick Faucher Nancy Faucher Brad Fenn Steven Ferrara

Kelly Ferris Lori Fetzer Jennifer and Greg Findlen Susan Fine Kathleen Finneran Jennifer Fischer Christopher Fitts Carol Fitzmorris Lynne Fitzpatrick Heidi and Kurt Fliegauf Robert Flumere Ron and Barbara Foisy Jim Foley Marissa Ford Joshwa Foshay Karan Foster Valentine Fodi Cynthia Franca Eli Frankel Sarah Jane Frankel Julie Fryer Tamara Fucile Ed Furilla Shraddha Gaikwad Daniel Gallagher Joe Gammal Margaret Gammal Dora and Thomas Garabedian Emily Gardner Susan Gartside Laura Garver Joseph Gattoni Jenna Gavula Linda and Richard Gazoorian Patrick Geden Richard Germaine Sarah Ghanem Jane Giallonardo Marisa Gioioso Anna Girard-Leduc Marsha Gelason Joe Gobbini Anne Gobron Denise Gollaher Nicole Gonzalez Aaron Goos Katherine Gorman

Maureen Gormley Torsten Grabbert Emily Grandinetta Jacqueline Grant Kimberly Grasso Yolanda and Rich Greaves Andrea and Charles Green Shira Greenberg Patricia Grern Kelly Grill Peggy and Eric Grill Peter Grill Daniel Gross Amy Grucela Chaitanya Halaharvi Rick Hall Bill Hamilton Celine Hanna Laura Hanson Jane Hardin Karen Hardy Michelle and Rob Harris John Hatch Darlene and Michael Hayes Kathryn Healey Patricia Hebert Carolynn Henderson Marc Hertzberg Kim and John Hesse Martire Heather Heverling Kelley Hibberd Katie Hill Kathy Hinds Susan and Timothy Hoar Alyssa Hopkins Martin Horwath Sokneang How Mary Howard Nikki Howell Banning Howes Jr. David Howland Douglas Hudson Jennifer and Kevin Hurley Allison and Phil Iantosca Issa and Natalie Alia Lynn Ito Benjamin Jackson

Vicki and David Mullins Craig Johnson Denise Jones Judith and Georgeh Jongeling Jennifer Jordan Andrea Joseph Shiji Jospeh Kimberly Joyce Maria Kadison Sandra Kantrowitz Jennifer Karlin Jennifer Kass-Newbury Jennifer and Alexander Keeler Mary Keenan Heather Kelley Jeanne Kelly Janet Kenney Cheryl and Kevin Kilcoyne Kimberly Kim Mary Kinsella and Francis Hartwich Megan Klotsche Ben Kniaz Paul Kniaz Maria Knights Muriel Kramer Sally Krow Anthony Kucich Jennifer Lacy Kathy Lally Don Landers Erin LaPrad Denise and Mark Laumeister Paige Lavelanet Bill Leary Anne Lemons Jane and Kerry Lesslauer Alec Levine Miriam Lezak Ingrid Li Noah Lieberman Christiana Sandra Livis James Loch Nancy Faucher Lorelei and Alan Lotvin Kristen Lucarelli Greg MacGowan Ethan Machado Elaine and Donald MacLellan Nicole MacLennan

Connell MacNamara Kristina MacPherson Murray Macumber Christine Madrid Sinclair Madrid Christine Magner Jean Maguire Mary Maloney Alexis Mangan Shahidul Mannan Frances Dora Mansen Alicia Mansfield Katie Manty Sheela Marathe Julie Marrinucci Abby Marschke Charles Martin Jason Mas Marianne Mascari Jo Mathisen Patricia Mattina Sara Maurno Kasey Mauro Robert and Sandy Mazaika Lana and John McAuliffe Eileen McCaffery Jean McCaffery MaryGrace McCaffery David McCarthy Patti McCarthy Courtney and Adam McFarland Lisa and Edward McFarland Judy McGrail Maureen McKeown Nadeen McKeown Christine McKinnon Connell McNamara Elaine McNanna Paula McSweeney Susan McVey Doug Medeiros Tara Medich Nancy Mercurio Elizabeth and Wayne Mezitt Merlyn Mezzitt Gregory Michel Laura Michel Kerry Miller Robb Millett JoAnn Mills Heather Miniman

Nicole Modestino Sarah Monaghan Michelle Moody Michael Moore Tara Moorehead Stephanie Morey Margaret Morrissey Cristina and Michael Morrissiey James Mullahoo Robin Murphy Cortney Murray Renee Myers Mary Myers Vijay Nagpal Erika and Kevin Narbonne Prasanna Navarasam Sarah and Jeff Navin Ann Newberry Elizabeth Nicholson Nathan Noel Karine and Paul Norian Mari Novo Kerry O’Brien Michael O’Connell Asita Obevesekere Lisa and Frank Ocasio Sue Odell Farber Lisa Olson Mary Jo Ondrechen Nolan Oram David Pacific Gary Pacitto Jean and Lawrence Papagni Ethel Parent Garcia Passley Jenny Paukova Karen Pauli-Bradshaw Linda Pearlstein Cheryl and John Perreault Patricia and Finley Perry Colleen and Jeffrey Peters Nancy Peters Rickie Peterson Martha and Rodney Phillips Katie Pierce Judith Pitasi Maureen and Thomas Pittsley Stephanie Plotkin Elaine Pon Cassie Porter Martha Porter

Julia and Alexander Potapov Lee Prager Jennifer and Lui Puga Charusmitha Ram Nancy Peters Zoe Rasmussen George Reimonn and Jeanne Chapman Scott Richardson Martha Richmond Lisa Ridlon Kimberly Rishi Beth and Richard Ristaino Amy Ritterbusch Lori Robak Rebecca Robak and Seth Lipkin Amanda Robichaud Erika Robinson Katherine Robles Georgina Rodriguez Bianca Roffo Marlene Rogers Richard Romiti Marketa Rosecka Bets Rosenbloom Melinda and Michael Rottas Kevin Rudat Ellen Rutter Jim Ryan Katelyn Sable Zuzana Sbova-Kepic Ava Samalis Sohini Sarkar Andrea Sbona Meredith Scaplen Mary and Keith Rowe Melissa Scherer Patricia Schiller Michelle Schmitt Anne and Neil Schneider Jill Schneider Laura and Frank Schnur Stefanie Schoenwolff Jessica Selchan Michael Sepe Dave Share Caitlin Shea Elaine and Jere Shea Maura Shea Pooja Shrivastava Stacy Shulman

Marsha and Edwin Silver Bonnie Slater-deMont Amanda Smith Amy Smith Dawn Smith and Chris Lavoie Heather Smith Judith Smith Leah Smith Richard Smith Maureen Smotherman Amy Snyder Michael Soltow Xue Song Ariana Sparages Marian Spencer Monica and Roland Spencer David Spengler Karen Spilka Patricia Srodawa Mary and Brian St. Denis Betsy St. Germain Liz St. Pierre Patrick Steele Yvonne Stephan Horace Nat Stevens III Denise and John Tracy Nancy and David Strack Katherine Stroud Andi Stuart Mollie Suddath Eileen and Steve Sullivan Jennifer Sullivan Ravish Sunny Alyssa Surrette Maura Sutoon Sharon Sweeney Shepard Elizabeth Swenson Courtney Tagliaferri Michelle Tate Jon Taylor Cristina Tedstone Lisa Thomas Alyssa Thompson Gordon Thomson Susan and Robert Thornton Michael Torosian Anthony Toto Michael Towle Richard Tranfaglia Heather Tyron Dimitry Tsukerman

Aurelie Tye Meg Tyler Uriel Tyler Diane and Michael Umina Lori and James Valis Anouk Van Opstal Eleanor VanDeusen Vijay Vanguri David Vargas Beth Varner Christina Verna Sarah Viadero Patricia Viveiros Lisa Vogel Christine and John Vozella Jeanne Vumbacca Amanda Wade Heidi Wade Bryanne Wainford Jordan Walder Kristine Waldman Brad Walker Rebecca Walkiewicz Jim Walsh ShiauYun Wang Arthur Watterson Lisa Watterson Terry Watterson Judith Weinthaler Susan Wells Patricia Welsby Heidi Wesolowski Pauline and John Westcott Meredith Weston Ronald White Margaret Wiggin Heather Wightman Marcia Wiles Arlene Williamson and Craig Carter Paul Wisnewski Paula Wisnewski and Kevin Pawl David Wolf Susan Wolfe Connie Wright Hua Yang Diane Young Yianna Zicherman Molly Zubik

This donor roster has been assembled to the best of HCA’s ability.

If you have corrections, please email info@hopartscenter.org.

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FOUNDING MEMBERS Melissa and Mark Abate Dawn and Alan Anderson Mary and Steven Ansell Barbara Berke Karen and Gil Campos Patrick, Gayle, and True Corbett Ruth Ann and David Cote The Cultural Arts Alliance Sandra and Kevin Delbridge Karen and Doug DeWolfe Nancy Jane Murphy and Philip Doherty Bonnie and Scott Dryden Faith Easter Donna and Michael Egan

Enter Stage Left Theater Brian Gassett | Gassett Building Inc. Dora and Tom Garabedian Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects Nila and John Gray Mary Lou and Gary Haroian The Harris Family The Hopkinton Community Endowment Nancy and Kevin Hrusovsky Joanne and Doug Hunt Judy and George Jongeling The Joseph Family Elissa and Henry Katz

Karen and Bruce Lawrence Jane and Kerry Lesslauer Lorelei and Alan Lotvin Donna and Bob Maresca Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund Tha Mastroianni Family Sandy and Bob Mazaika Kathy and Greg Mazur Lana and John McAuliffe Kathy and Tom McIntyre Merilyn and Rodger Mezitt Beth and Wayne Mezitt The Nowlin Family The Papagni Family

2020 LEADING PARTNERS Dawn and Alan Anderson Anonymous Alice Begley The Bilello Family Katie and John Broach Cathy and Robert Buday Amy and Mark Cafazzo Janet and Christopher Ceddia S. Christine Chapman Gayle and Patrick Corbett Robert and Melinda Cordner David Davis Glen and Cyndi Dawson Sandra and Kevin Delbridge

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Dayle Pauli-Doherty and Jeffrey-Doherty Nancy Jane Murphy and Philip Doherty Susan and Eric Domski Joy Donohue Kurt and Heidi Fliegauf Dora and Tom Garabedian Linda and Richard Gazoorian Anna Leduc Amy Goddard Kelly Grill Allison and Phil Iantosca Chery Kilcoybne Brendan Lafferty

Jane and Kerry Lesslauer Lorelei and Alan Lotvin Sandy and Robert Mazaika Lana and John McAuliffe Lisa and Edward McFarland Vicki and David Jeremiah Mullins Kevin and Erika Narbonne Jean and Lawrence Papagni Patricia and Finley Perry Nancy Peters Julia and Alex Potapov Julie Redd James Richards

Scott Richardson Rebecca Robak and Seth Lipkin Melinda and Michael Rottas Linda Siinos Nancy and David Strack Susan and Robert Thornton Donna Toy Vijay Vanguri David Vargas Sheila Zarba-Campbell and Stephen Campbell

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Patricia and Finley Perry Nancy and Rob Phipps The Prokopis Family Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation Devette Russo and Bob Pfeifer Solect Energy Nancy and David Strack The Town of Hopkinton The Community Preservation Committee The Barn Restoration Building Committee Lori and James Valis Lorinda and Greg Withal

2020 HCA Members Sarah Alexander Joan Avato Lissa Banks David T. Bastille Nancy Best Marilyn Blake Chelsea Bradway Stephanie Brockway Michael Buckley Robert Buday Jennifer Burgess Marion Buricatu Amy and Mark Cafazzo Anita Chohen Kristin Conant Julie Conlin Gayle and Patrick Corbett Robert Cordner Karen Crane Annaleigh Crantz Jeanne-Marie Crede Kathleen Culler Jean Cummiskey Rachel Dalton-Viveiros Dale Danahy Kim Dao Evan Davis Glen and Cyndi Dawson Leonor & Steven Desmariais Dayle Pauli-Doherty and Jeffrey Doherty Nancy Jane Murphy and Philip Doherty Deborah Drummond Patricia Duarte

Stacey Dynan Doris Early Brooke Elliott Mary-Beth Elliot Robert Falcione Chris Fargiano Nancy Faucher Angela Fields Jennifer and Greg Findlen Meredith Fitzgerald Cath Flannery Heidi and Kurt Fliegauf Ron Foisy Hannah Forsythe Richard Fotland Chris Fredericks Bonnie Frederico Jenna Gravula Richard Germaine MaryFrances Gitto Marsha Gleason Denise Gollaher Mary Green Kelly Grill Catherine Gruetzke-Blais Jeremy Harman Patricia Hebert Susan Hoar Masha Hoffey Allison and Phil Iantosca Carolyn Jackson Vicki and David Jeremiah Dana Johnson Nancy Jones

Karm Khanna Sigrid Knemeyer Robyn Lawner Jane and Kerry Lesslauer Alec Levine Cathy Lin Maria Celeste Christiana Linera Julia Linnell Leighann Litavis-West Madeleine Lord Leanne Luetkemery Erica M. Robinson Gillian MacEachern Dave Martsolf Patricia Mattina Lana and John McAuliffe Lisa and Ned McFarland Anne McNevin Gregory Michel Joann Mills Jamison Moeser Janet Montecalvo Holly Morand Mary Ellen Morano Merredith Moreau Maggie Morrissey Ann Newberry Stacey Oliva Sandra Olson Joan Onofrey Christine Palarca Jenny Peet Judy Pitasi Matthew Plays

CORPORATE PARTNERS IN THE ARTS Julia and Alex Potapov Charusmitha Ram Javed Rezayee Beth and Carl Ristaino Alison Roche Cheryl Rose Melinda Rottas Elizabeth Siber Marsha Collins Silver Judith Smith Christine Soeltz Marian Spencer Elizabeth St. Pierre Patrick Steele Mildred Stevens Katherine Stoud Michelle Tate Carolyn Todd Richard Tranfaglia Chris Trudeau Meg Tyler Ruta Upalekar Christopher VanDeusen Vijay and Judy Vanguri David Vargas Bryanne Wainford Kris Waldman Beth Walton Cathy Weaver Taylor Judith Weinthaler Pauline and Jack Westcott Kathleen Wirtanen Sheila Zarba-Campbell and Stephen Campbell

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ADM Cleaning Maintenance Services Angel’s Garden Center Atlas Wealth Strategies Blackstone Valley Wealth Management Boston Athletic Association Burns Law Office Cabinet Gallery CertaPro Painters of Ashland Dean Bank Fay School Fitts Insurance Granite Guy Plus Guaranteed Rate Hillers Pizza Hopkinton Drug Hopkinton Independent Main Street Service Center McIntyre Engineering McIntyre Loam Middlesex Savings Bank Oasis Financial Services Phipps Insurance Agency & MAPFRE Insurance Platinum Physical Therapy REC Resilience Fitness Roche Brothers Rockland Trust Scott’s Landscaping Simply Windows Southfield Properties III Start Line Pediatrics The Family Pet Hospital Trina Macchi & Co Under Pressure Power Washing Unibank Webster First Credit Weston Nurseries

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2020 Financials

14.42%

EXPENSES

7.68%

ADMINISTRATION $111,745.79 FACILITIES

$59,508.06

FUNDRAISING

$28,479.60

PROGRAMS

$205,568.80

SALARIES

$369,555.85

TOTAL EXPENSES

$774,858.10

47.69% 26.53%

3.68%

INCOME GRANTS

$22,650.00

SPONSORS

$18,250.00

DONATIONS

$71,993.89

MEMBERSHIP

$15,175.00

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

$122,009.38

MISCELLANEOUS

$42,901.33

COVID SUPPORT

$70,000.00

4.40% 2.82%

2.31% 1.92% 9.11%

49.67%

15.44%

PROGRAMS $392,676.33

5.43%

RENTALS $34,821.48 TOTAL INCOME

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$790,567.41

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8.85%

HCA 10–Year Growth 2011

2020

2011

2020

5

207

66

1312*

Total Classes & Workshops Offered

Number of Participants

2011

$250

2020

$5,011

Amount of Scholarship Money Given

* 2020 saw a decrease from more than 2200 students in 2019 due to in-person COVID restrictions

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2020

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Coming Together YOU KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING THROUGH COVID

You are amazing!

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n a year like no other, you helped HCA thrive amidst the pandemic. Whether you took a virtual class, volunteered at an outdoor concert, supported the gala with a donation, made a phone call or sent a note of appreciation to a teacher to show your support, you kept HCA resilient.

Below are the many ways your commitment to HCA kept the arts lively in 2020: • HCA takes all classes online—Jessica Wilson begins teaching

dance classes via Zoom, and other classes quickly follow.

• Special COVID Appeal to HCA community—$40K was

raised to support art-making at HCA with the onset of COVID quarantines and shutdowns.

• At Home with the HCA Concert—You rallied with your

neighbors and fellow HCA supporters through an inspiring evening of song with Jere Shea, David Jeremiah, Patrick Faucher, and Barbara Kessler.

• Art @ A Distance—Outdoor summer concerts become a way

for the community to gather safely. Summer programs begin both online and in-person.

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• Wicked 5K Run/Walk goes virtual!—HCA introduces a

safe and socially distanced community-wide scavenger hunt with 300 registrants and 14 businesses participating.

• Free art history lessons and art classes for children

posted on YouTube by HCA’s art teachers.

• 15th Annual Arts in Bloom—This annual event was moved

from May to December, but that didn’t stop more than 70 artists who submitted artwork. The selected artists joined with Hopkinton Garden Club in presenting a virtual and in-person art exhibit.

• Art Lights the Night Virtual Gala—You helped HCA

raise $50,000 in support of HCA’s mission while the community danced the night away with DJ Mad Marj safely from home.

• HCA Home for the Holidays —A Nutcracker Story, virtual

visits with Santa, and outdoor “Let It Go” NYE family events bring the magic of the season in new ways.

“This is the best Santa experience my family has ever had,” Julie George said. “The virtual experience you gave to my children made their year, I think—I know it made mine.”

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