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 – Marie Hersey

  • Vice President – Rachel Barstow

  • Secretary/Clerk – Elizabeth Bellucci

  • Treasurer – Katie Sadowski & James Goudie

Board of Directors

  • Kim Anderson

  • Jesse Appel

  • Victoria Appel

  • Tom Jones

  • Lexie Riordan

Liaisons & Interns

  • Elementary School Liaison – Mariel Souza

  • Middle and High school Liaison - Elizabeth Bellucci

  • Student Intern Coordinator - OPEN

  • Student Intern – OPEN

Committee Chairs

  • Website & Newsletter – Marie Hersey, Rachel Barstow

  • Melody Miles – Lexie Riordan

  • Take a Seat – Jesse Appel & Carrie Caselden

  • Social Media – Kim Anderson

  • High School and Montserrat Scholarship Committee Chair – Marta Minnetyan

2024/2025 Meetings

Hamilton-Wenham Friends of the Arts (FOTA) meets regularly at the Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School Conference Room (off the front lobby). 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.

    • September 19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Community Meeting

    • November 14, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Community Meeting

    • December - TBD, possible Community Meeting via Zoom

    • January 9, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m -. Directors Meeting

    • February 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Community Meeting

    • March 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Community Meeting 

    • May 8, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Community Meeting 

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

    • October 10, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Directors Meeting 

    • January 9, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m -. Directors Meeting

    • April 3, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Directors Meeting

    • June 5, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.- mini Directors Meeting// End of Year Celebration