The Partner

PHIPPS INSURANCE AGENCY

For 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.