Portrait of Sara by Steffen ThomasSTMA is grateful for the generosity and enthusiasm from the many sponsors, donors, and guests of the 2022 Founder’s Day Celebration. Funds raised will support vital art education programs in conjunction with two upcoming exhibitions: Master Prints opening in September and Mentor and Protégé: Steffen Thomas and Jack Stewart opening in November, as well as helping to keep admission free for local public schools. 

Thank you to the Founder’s Day host committee: Don Roman, Irene & Brian Titus, Stacy & Robert Cuellar, Kathryn Meier, Lisa & Chuck Conner, Pam & Charles Burnett, Lucas Carpenter, and Connie Shumake. 

Thank you to our sponsors: Pam & Brian Quinn, Jo Ann & Mark Smith, Beverly & Ned Phares, Art Associates Atlanta, Oxford College of Emory University, the Stone Mountain Rotary Club, and Diversity Assets.

Thank you to our local communities, in particular the town halls and local businesses who donated items: Farmview Market, Harvest & Honey, The Twelve Oaks Bed & Breakfast, Mystic Grill, Mainstreet Trolley Tours, Zim Skillet, River Distilleries, Jackson City Hall, Social Circle Main Street Commission, and the Newborn Town Hall.

And thank you to E. Green Designs and Production, Thomas Willms Fine Catering and Special Events, Connie Shumake for floral arrangments, and our wonderful volunteers Sadie Carter, Ashley Meyers, Anthonny Contreras, Erik Cruz, and Ryan Pagett for helping to make the 2022 Founder’s Day Celebration a great success.