Mission Statement

The Hamilton-Wenham Friends of the Arts (FOTA) is a non-profit organization that supports and advocates for educational fine arts opportunities for all students in the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. FOTA assists students and arts faculty across the creative disciplines of vocal and instrumental music, theater, and the visual arts through financial support and volunteerism.  The proven value of a strong arts education is our guiding principle.

Officers

  • President – Tracey Westgate

  • Vice President – Marie Hersey

  • Secretary/Clerk – Elizabeth Bellucci

  • Treasurer – Deborah Lannon

Board of Directors

  • Marie Hersey

  • Melissa Keys

  • Deborah Lannon

  • Lexie Riordan

  • Tracey Westgate

Liaisons & Interns

  • Elementary School Liaison – Rachel Barstow

  • Middle and High school Liaison - Melissa Keys

  • Student Intern Coordinator - OPEN

  • Student Intern – OPEN

Committee Chairs

  • Website & Newsletter – OPEN

  • Melody Miles – Lexie Riordan

  • Take a Seat – Jesse Appel

  • Social Media – Melissa Keys

  • High School and Montserrat Scholarship Committee Chair – Marta Minnetyan

2023/2024 Meetings

Hamilton-Wenham Friends of the Arts (FOTA) meets regularly at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library. New members, visitors and volunteers are encouraged to join us at any time.  

  • Community Meetings - Open to All. Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, Local History Room, 2nd floor. All meetings are 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

    • 9/21 - FOTA Community Meeting

    • 11/16 - FOTA Community Meeting

    • 12/14 - FOTA Community Meeting - ZOOM

    • 2/8 - FOTA Community Meeting

    • 3/7 - FOTA Community Meeting

    • 5/9 - FOTA Community Meeting

    • 6/6 - End of Year Celebration - More info to come

  • Directors Meetings - These meetings are mainly for FOTA Board of Directors. 6:30-8:00 p.m.

    • 10/19 - FOTA Directors Meeting

    • 1/18 - FOTA Directors Meeting

    • 4/4 - FOTA Directors Meeting

    • 6/6 - End of Year Celebration - More info to come