MIX is a collective of dynamic and creative young leaders who love life in Lynchburg and are committed to building a community of substance around art and relationships. MIX donors meet throughout the year at special volunteer-driven gatherings and are actively involved in the growth of the Academy Center of the Arts.
MIX donations support the Academy’s community outreach programs. These programs enrich lives, improve education, and stimulate our economy. Learn more about the community outreach programs here: https://academycenter.org/community-outreach/
Why Join MIX?
Art stimulates ideas, conversation and thought. We want to build a community around this. We feel that a group built around the engagement of art and ideas will build stronger and more meaningful connections. This is not a group built around self-advancement or professional connections but a group invested in building a stronger and more fulfilling community.
We believe in the power of the arts and we believe in the importance of philanthropy. A strong community has both. Your support of the Academy, through your donation, helps the Academy make the arts accessible to everyone in our community despite economic barriers through affordable ticketing options, increased scholarship gifts, and allows the Academy to host free and open cultural activities throughout the year.
Why the Academy?
The Academy will be the cultural center of our city as we move forward. This group is our future and this group is an influence on what the Academy produces, provides and does for our community.
What does “young” mean?
We think of a young leader as someone who is energized and engaged in the future of our community. You choose to define yourself this way.
What is the size of MIX?
During the 2016/17 program year 124 individuals donated to MIX. For the 2017/18 year, the capacity will be capped at 200 individuals in order to offer exclusive events and experiences in intimate settings.
How can I join MIX?
MIX is open to all as space allows. Donations are $200 or more for individuals and $300 or more for couples. Click the link below to complete the online enrollment. Can’t join MIX but want to support the program? Donate here.
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MIX 2017/18 Committee
Elizabeth Stroud, Chair
Anna Bolling
Patrick Bolling
Daryl Calfee
Cameron Howe
Kristen O’Neill
James Peery
Marcus Rose
Schuyler Somers
Leah Wiebe
MIX Donor Society
2016-17 Members
*2017-18 Member Renewals (as of 1/23/18)
Anthony Andrews*
Tera & Ben Auch*
Anne Dorman & Sean Bailey*
Victoria & Damien Bartholomew*
Sarah Bell*
Anna & Tom Bentson
Beverly & Price Blair
Anna & Patrick Bolling*
Thomas Brennan*
Alydia & Mitchell Bryant*
Sara & William Burton
Johanna & Daryl Calfee*
Hollis & Bill Capshaw
Andrea & Brent Carothers*
Nancy & William Cook*
Sarah Cousar
Stephanie & Mark Cox*
Emily & Brian Crowder*
Brandi & Patrick Daly
Michelle & Corey Davis
Chris Devlin*
Audrey & David Dubie*
Deirdra & Terry Flavin*
Christin Gregores & James Fox*
Wes Fugate & Cody Ward*
Rachel & Ryan Gagen*
Danny George*
Shea & Bo Gravely*
Kathryn & Billy Hansen
Virginia & Patrick Harvey*
Sarah & Tim Hellewell
Cameron & Sam Howe*
Megan & Matt Huffman*
Jennifer & Tim Johannsen
Elizabeth Russell & Matt Kaplan*
Ashley & Geoffrey Kershner*
Lindsay & Jeremy Langett*
Katie & Aaron Lester
Abe Loper*
Joanna & Nathan McGlothlin
Erin & Mac McWane
Allison & Chris Misiano
Nora & Brian Moore*
Laura & John Morgan*
Meghan & Gene Moss*
Bree & Richard Oldham*
Kristen & Mick O’Neill*
Hoa Hyunh & James Peery*
Anna Fitzgerald & Landon Pretty*
Sarah & Andrew Proctor
Kate & Branden Robinson*
Cary & Dustin Reynolds*
Patricia & Matthew Schewel*
Adam Shurr*
Kate & Walker Sigler*
Jennifer & Dustin Slightham*
Schuyler & Ryan Somers*
Adam & Elise Spontarelli*
Elizabeth & Aaron Stroud*
Brittany & Brandon Sydnor*
Giles Sydnor
Whitney Tinsley
Esther & Adam Underwood
Joanna & Justin Watts
Meredith & Stuart Whetsell*
Leah & Scott Wiebe*
Emily & Brian Wolanski
Elizabeth & Trey Woolwin
Ashley Rae & Jeremy Vaughan*
Victoria & Daniel Yeager*
MIX 2017-18 New Members to Date
Chris Bailey
Trish Barlowe
Rebekah & Noah Barnett
Kirsten Becker
Theresa & Michael Benediktor
Lindsey Cline & Corey Shrader
Rachel & Douglas Dalton
Rebecca & Nick Frye
Jessica & Dave Henderson
Karena Heyward & Steven Dudley
Rosellyn & Don Kidd
Laura McManus
Maggie & Aaron Meyer
Emma Mortemousque
Stephanie Atkinson & Kevin Nemcovich
Elaine & Corey Passman
Kate & Will Poats
Lupita & Peter Rodriguez
Marcus Rose
Amanda Smithson
Amy & Terrill Snead
Justin Victor
Jessica & Drake Watts
Rob Wyatt
Beau Wright
MIX 2017/18 Contact Person
Elizabeth Stroud, Chair
Michelle Davis, Staff
