Your support in needed!

There are several ways your tax deductible support assists VMA Arts & Cultural Center. To contribute to the Please Be Seated Seat Naming Campaign or to VMA's Annual Fund, and for more information about contribution levels, benefits and recognition categories, please call 401/222-7678 or e-mail info.vma@verizon.net.

Please Be Seated Seat Naming Campaign

Create a lasting legacy by dedicating one or more of VMA's beautifully refurbished seats! You can choose which seat(s) to name and a personalized brass plaque will be affixed to your seat(s) with your choice of inscription. Name a seat in your honor, to honor someone special, or to commemorate a special event.

VMA applauds the following for their participation in the Please Be Seated Seat Naming Campaign:

Landmark level

Carter Family

Ovation level

Joseph & Rosalyn Sinclair

Bravo level

J. Michael & Jeanne A. Abbott, Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., Bennett Curcio Family, Joseph T. & Antonetta D. Corrente, D'Ambra Contruction Company, Inc., Thomas P. & Lorraine S. Dimeo, Cheryl Ernst in memory of William Hardman Jr., Norman & Rosalie Fain, Bob & Ann Flanders, Gates, Leighton & Associates, Inc., Janice L. Goff-Robinson & Beverly J. Worrall, Tereann Greenwood, Hurley Chandler & Chaffer, Art & Eva Landy, Marie Langlois, Dr. & Mrs. Mark P. Malkovich, III, Mark Malkovich IV, John & Cindy McGinn, S.J. & T.E. Mellone, Robert Messinger in memory of Grace & Mel Messinger, Richard Nolan, Ms. Donna Podis for Dr. Alan D. Podis, George F. & Thelma L. Remington, Jr., George M. & Barbara H. Sage, Harold & Janet Schofield in memory of Dot & Harold, Harold, Janet, Christen & Karen Schofield, Mr. & Mrs. John D. Webb, Robert P. Weisman in memory of Joe & Bea Weisman, James R. & Marilyn H. Winoker (as of 02/01/08)

The Annual Fund

Financial contributions for the general support of the historic theater are always welcome. The Annual Fund assists with the operating costs of the theater, as well as upkeep and restoration. VMA's operating budget is obtained through the rental of the historic Auditorium to arts, cultural and civic groups, making your financial support of VMA important to the operation of the beloved Rhode Island landmark.

The VMA Initiative

The VMA Initiative s a comprehensive plan for the betterment of the historic theater. VMA applauds the following partners and contributors in recognition of their generous financial support of Phase 1 improvements, 2005 - 2007.

Applause for:

• Thomas P. Dimeo, Chairman Emeritus
• The Champlin Foundations
• Sage Hospitality Resources
• Gates, Leighton & Associates, Inc.
• Newport Collaborative Architects
• The Carter Family Foundation
• D'Ambra Construction Company
  
• The Rhode Island Department of Administration
• The Rhode Island Department of Transportation

VMA Arts & Cultural Center is operated by the Veterans Memorial Auditorium Foundation, a private 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the legal extent allowed.