Dear Friends of Hubbard Hall,
As we start 2025, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what has been a truly transformative year for Hubbard Hall. Last year was a year of exciting change, growth, and forward momentum. As you may know, I had the honor of stepping into the role of Executive Director last July, and together with our incredible team and the whole community, we’ve been working hard to build on the rich history of Hubbard Hall while looking ahead to an even brighter future. But with all this growth comes the need for your support. We’re reaching out to you today because we need your help now more than ever. Your gift—especially if you can increase your giving this year—will make a huge difference as we continue to expand our programs and tackle some exciting new initiatives.
Thanks to donors like you, Hubbard Hall creates experiences that leave a lasting impact on people’s lives. Just read what Sandra shared:
“Taking adult drawing and dance classes at Hubbard Hall helped me meet new people after moving upstate. I’ve been learning new skills, practicing my art, and the folks at Hubbard Hall are so friendly and knowledgeable!”
Or Megan, a parent who told us:
“My kids have been taking dance and theater classes since 2021, and it’s given my son Teddy so much confidence. He was shy when he started, but now he’s speaking in public and loving it!”
These stories show how much your support matters. Every gift you make helps individuals like Sandra and Megan’s children find connection, confidence, and joy through the arts. Your contribution changes lives, brings people together and helps them thrive.
I also want to share a personal story from our Board President, Margaret Surowka, about why she became a sustaining donor.
Margaret shared with us, “The existence of a place like Hubbard Hall was a major factor in our decision to move to Cambridge. I wanted my kids to grow up in a town where they could engage with the arts, meet people from different backgrounds, and be part of something bigger. That’s why I give as a sustaining donor each month—because I know that consistent support helps ensure Hubbard Hall will be here for future generations like it was for my kids.”
Becoming a monthly sustaining donor is one of the most impactful ways you can support Hubbard Hall. Your ongoing contributions provide reliable support that allows us to plan confidently for the future, grow our programs, and continue making the arts accessible to everyone in our community. By giving a small amount each month—whether it’s $10, $25, or more—you help build a strong foundation that keeps Hubbard Hall thriving, year-round. You can easily set up a monthly gift online or by reaching out to us, and your regular donations will help us continue to make a difference in the lives of so many.
As we continue to grow and innovate, we ask you to consider increasing your gift this year. Whether it’s an extra $25, $100, or whatever feels right to you, your increased support will help us strengthen and expand the programs, performances, and community connections that make Hubbard Hall so special. With your help, we’ll be able to launch new initiatives like our expanded educational offerings, broaden community outreach, and ensure that Hubbard Hall remains a hub of creativity and learning for all ages.
We’re asking for your support now to keep the momentum going strong.
Here’s how you can make your gift:
Donate online: hubbardhall.org
Mail a check to: Hubbard Hall – 25 E Main St. Cambridge, NY 12816
Call us at: 518.677.2495 to chat about other ways to give, including legacy or planned gifts.
Thank you for being such a vital part of our community. Your generosity, especially during this time of growth, will ensure we continue offering the programs people love and building a bright future for Hubbard Hall.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Erin Harrington
Executive Director
Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education
P.S. When you make your gift, we’d love for you to share what Hubbard Hall means to you! Your story helps inspire others to get involved and support the arts in our community.
Hubbard Hall for All
Hubbard Hall strives to enrich the lives of individuals and communities, and offer valuable pathways to learning through the arts. In collaboration with individual donors and funders, Hubbard Hall for All guarantees that all of our main stage productions are available and accessible for all community members. Hubbard Hall for All provides free tickets to those who serve our community each day, including: Military personnel and their families, Veterans, EMS workers, the Farming Community, Fire and Rescue, Police and those who serve the Special Needs Community. Through the generous sponsorships of local individuals and businesses, we are able to offer these tickets at no charge to qualifying individuals and their families. Call 518-677-2495 for more information.
Hubbard Hall Giving Levels: What kind of gift will you give to our students, audiences and artists?
We encourage you to make a gift that is personally significant to you. Please know that each and every dollar you give will make a big difference in the lives of our students, audiences, and artists and help Hubbard Hall deliver on its missions to enrich the lives of individuals and communities, and offer valuable pathways to learning through the arts. You are certainly not limited to these levels, but hopefully they can give you some ideas on how your gift helps:
Access: $1-$99 (or about $8 per month) – Helps to provide a semester of our award-winning classes for one student in need.
Imagination: $100-$249 (or about $20 per month) – Provides greatly reduced price tickets to one of our productions for up to twenty-five public school students, giving them the rare chance to see professional theater or opera in their own backyard.
Creativity: $250-$499 (or about $40 per month) – Helps purchase supplies (paper, costumes, crayons, paint, glue, string, etc.) for an entire semester of our wonderful education programs for local students in need.
Insight: $500-$999 (or about $80 per month) – Helps to sponsor an artist in residence at Hubbard Hall, giving our local community a golden opportunity to connect with, learn from and train world class talent right here in Washington County, NY.
Inspiration: $1,000 and up (or about $100+ per month) – Helps to sponsor an entire performance of theater, opera, dance or music at Hubbard Hall, giving over a hundred community members an opportunity to see and enjoy world class talent right here in our community.
*Donors will be thanked in a general list of supporters (not by level) unless requesting to remain anonymous.
Sustaining Supporter
Hubbard Hall has now made it easier for you to support Making Art and Community Happen by becoming a Sustaining Supporter of Hubbard Hall. By making a sustaining contribution on a monthly basis by way of a credit card or bank withdrawal it provides Hubbard Hall with steady funding that we can count on to bring quality programs and performances to our local community all year round. And making an automatic gift is convenient for you and easier on your budget. Set up your recurring donation by credit card or ACH or call 518-677-2495 for more information.
Donor Advised Funds
Hubbard Hall has registered to receive electronic fund transfers (EFT’s) from a variety of charitable foundations including Fidelity, Morgan Stanley, Edward Jones and Charles Schwab. We are registered with REN for Charities which connects us to many DAF partners. We can also receive donations or grants through PayPal. Please have your charity check if they can send your donor advised funds by EFT.
