FRANK ORZEHOWSKI
"I can't put into words what that opportunity meant to him and to us."
Make an impact. Contribute to bring art to your community:
"When my father-in-law read in the paper about SAMA’s upcoming Plein Air Paint Out, I thought it was a great opportunity for Frankie to spend a few days doing what he loves! The experiences he has gained are unforgettable. He met incredible artists who offered him encouragement and shared their experiences and techniques. I hope you can find it in your hearts and budget to support our local art programs. With this funding SAMA can provide a classroom with a variety of programs that serve families and youth in our neighborhood. Help add color to the world!" - Pam Orzehowski
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Support YOUR Museum
Your gift to the annual giving campaign touches every aspect of museum operations and allows SAMA to continue to showcase celebrated American art for the people of the southwestern area of central Pennsylvania. Thoughtful donations by members and patrons help us fund innovative Arts-in-Education programs across five museums in Altoona, Bedford, Johnstown, Ligonier, and Loretto.
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This significant and impactful exchange of giving and receiving among passionate and caring people is more important now than ever. Thank you for your support!
Thank you to our 2022-2023 Supporters!
Annual Giving Campaign
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS OF $1000 OR MORE WILL BE LISTED on this page.
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Director’s Circle - $10,000+
Benefactor - $7,000 - $9,999
Connoisseur - $4,000 - $6,999
Enthusiast - $1,000 - $3,999
Sustainer - $500 - $999
Contributor - $200 - $499
Associate - $100 - $199
Friend - $50 - $99
GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS
Bedford County
Bedford County Visitors Bureau
Bedford County Endowments: Lynn and Craig Ashe Foundation
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation-Syra Bettwy Fund
Cleveland H. Dodge-In Memory of Mary Weidlein
Colcom Foundation
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania DCED
Anonymous
Emma Clyde Hodge Foundation
Grable Foundation
Henry Luce Foundation
Jack Buncher Foundation
Laurel Highlands Visitor Bureau
Lucien & Mary Lessard Family Foundation
LLWW Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Robinson Family Foundation
Summit Foundation
The Thoburn Foundation
Walmart
Wolf Kuhn Foundation
Ward Foundation and Ward Transport & Logistics
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EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDIT (EITC) PROGRAM
Benzel’s Bretzel Bakery, Inc.
First National Bank
Little Enterprises
M&T Bank
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF $1,000+ DONORS
Dr. Magdi and Karen Azer
Bedford Borough
Ann and Bill Benzel
Benzel’s Bretzel Bakery, Inc.
Kathy and Timothy Balconi
Blair Companies
Blue Spark Financial
James Cayce and Tom Dosh
Coldwell Banker Town & Country Real Estate
Concurrent Technologies Corporation
Courtesy Motor Sales, Inc.
Honorable Timothy P. Creany and Dr. Anne Creany
Fred Danziger
The Bruno & Lena DeGol Family Foundation
Debra Dellaposta
Sandra and Paul Detwiler, III
Nancy Devorris
Parie and John K. Duggan, Jr.
Fallingwater
Glenda and Michael Forosisky
Joan and Jerry Hawk
Amber Hendershot
Jane and Lee Hite and Family
Hyndman Area Health Center, Inc.
Drs. Alice and John Joyce
Lynn and Steve George
Helen Gorsuch
Laurel Auto Group
Paula and H. Dean Lemley
Dr. Renee Martin-Nagle, Esq.
McLanahan Corporation
McQuaide Blasko, Inc.
Mount Aloysius College
Joan and Ted Mudge
Nestlerode & Loy, Inc.
Barry H. Newborn
Barbara O’Brien
Omni Bedford
ORX Railway
Bonnie and Dan Sandman
Lawrence Savino
Sheetz, Inc.
Flo and Mark Shuss
Stuckey Automotive
Margaret and Michael Strueber
The Elmhurst Farm
Roberta Titelman
Tussey Landscaping, LLC
UPMC Altoona
Debora Van Duren
Chantel Ventura
Ehrin and Bill Ward Jr.
Ward Transport & Logistics
Wolf Kuhn Foundation
Laura Wray