Dear Friends and Neighbors:

As Prescott Park Arts Festival celebrates another successful season, we look forward to the future of this vital cultural organization of our Seacoast community.

And, now that the busy season is over, things have settled down but are far from dormant. We are positive the festival will outdo itself again in 2008 with the return of a signature theatrical performance, live music and dance, food festivals, and our educational Academy. However, in order to accomplish this, we do need your support.

We take pride in presenting a full season of theatre, music, dance, food festivals, and art to thousands of people who come to the park to enjoy quality, creative time with family, friends, neighbors, and local artisans and businesses, while experiencing top quality cultural programs.

As I am sure you are aware, the quality of our productions and presentations come at a price. Non-profit festivals like ours cannot even come close to covering the costs involved through our donation-only policy. In fact, entry gate contributions covered less than one half of the costs this year.

We work hard to control costs, sign sponsors, and conduct fundraising activities in order to cover expenses associated with providing our community with this level of programming. Production rights for our plays, lighting, sound, costumes, props, and security for our patrons cost more than $150,000 annually.

Throughout its 33-year history, the festival has counted on its audiences and donors to invest in our performances and music education programs. You contribution allows us to continue to follow the guiding principle of never turning anyone away for a lack of ability to pay. In addition, contributions support numerous family memberships distributed through local agencies serving low-income populations.

The Prescott Park seed was planted, nurtured, and is now flourishing because of the generosity of people like you. And, for that, we cannot thank you enough. Continued support is vital and will ensure the successful future of Prescott Park Arts Festival.

We invite you to wisely choose to invest in our organization with a contribution that will allow us to continue to enhance the quality of Seacoast life. Please, take a moment and complete the enclosed donor card and return it with your contribution in the envelope provided.

As a reminder, for tax purposes, Prescott Park Arts Festival is a qualified non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Thank you for your generous support and for claiming part ownership in the Prescott Park Arts Festival and supporting our mission.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of your gift, please feel free to contact me at (603) 436-2848 or ben@prescottpark.org. We welcome your feedback.

With sincere appreciation,

Ben Anderson
Executive Director

P.S. Thank you for giving as generously as you can. It is your support that keeps the arts alive and thriving in Prescott Park!

P.P.S. Looking for a great gift idea this holiday season? Give the gift of music and theatre! Individual and family memberships for our 2008 season are now available. Visit www.prescottpark.org for more information.

To download the donor card click here.