About Us
Mission Statement
The Hamilton-Wenham Friends of the Arts (FOTA) is a non-profit organization that supports and advocates for educational fine arts opportunities for all students in the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. FOTA assists students and arts faculty across the creative disciplines of vocal and instrumental music, theater, and the visual arts through financial support and volunteerism. The proven value of a strong arts education is our guiding principle.
Officers
President – Marie Hersey
Vice President – Rachel Barstow
Secretary/Clerk – Elizabeth Bellucci
Treasurer – Katie Sadowski & James Goudie
Board of Directors
Nicole Anderson
Jesse Appel
Victoria Appel
Tom Jones
Lexie Riordan
Liaisons & Interns
Elementary School Liaison – Mariel Souza
Middle and High school Liaison - Elizabeth Bellucci
Student Intern Coordinator - OPEN
Student Intern – OPEN
Committee Chairs
Website & Newsletter – Marie Hersey, Nicole Anderson
Melody Miles – Lexie Riordan
Take a Seat – OPEN
Social Media – Marie Hersey
High School and Montserrat Scholarship Committee Chair – Marta Minnetyan
2026/2027 Meetings
Hamilton-Wenham Friends of the Arts (FOTA) meets regularly at the Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School Conference Room (off the front lobby). New members, visitors and volunteers are encouraged to join us at any time.
Community Meetings - Open to All. HWRHS conference room, located in the main lobby of the High School. All meetings are 6:30 - 8:00
September 17, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
November 12, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
December - TBD, possible Zoom
February 11, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
April 2, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - *Combined Community & Directors Meeting
May 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
June 10 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.- End of Year Celebration, location TBD
Directors Meetings - These meetings are mainly for FOTA Board of Directors. 6:30-8:00 p.m.
October 1, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
January 7, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
March 4, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
April 2, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - *Combined Community & Directors Meeting
