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Our Mission!!

The mission of NESA pARTners is to foster a vibrant and inclusive arts community by supporting students, directors and families through advocacy, volunteerism, and fundraising. We are committed to enriching the educational experience, promoting artistic excellence, and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to explore and develop their creative potential.

NESA pARTners is a non-profit 501(c)(3) parent organization dedicated to supporting NESA staff and students across all NESA majors. We work behind the scenes, assisting in various ways to ensure the success of our students. Volunteer opportunities include fundraising, providing meals for shows, backstage assistance, costume sewing, concessions, welcoming new students, hosting the end-of-year student banquet, decorating for shows, and much more. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, there’s a place for everyone. This year, we are excited to introduce Bronze, Silver, and Gold Sponsorships, offering a range of perks, including show tickets!

Bronze Donors ($500) - Your company’s name and logo will be featured on NESA pARTners social media and will receive 2 tickets to the show of your choice. This is a wonderful way to showcase your support and commitment to the arts.

Silver Donors ($1,000-1,500) - In addition to the Bronze tier recognition, your company will receive 4 tickets to the show of your choice. This will provide significant visibility for your company and demonstrate your dedication to fostering the arts.

Gold Donors ($2,000-$3,000) - In addition of the benefits of the silver tier, you will receive 4 tickers to 2 NESA performances of your choice. This allows you and your guests to enjoy the talent and creativity of our students firsthand while receiving extensive recognition for your support.

What Do We Do? We support every NESA event, helping with concessions, backstage needs, costumes, and pre-show meal services. Through membership dues and fundraising efforts, such as concessions (our biggest fundraiser), ornament sale, popcorn sale, Silent Auction, and thrifting, we provide essential financial support for NESA directors' initiatives. We also help fund student enrichment programs, scholarships, classroom needs, and our annual NESA Banquet is 100% funded by pARTners where we come together to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students.

We are PROUD to support the NORTH EAST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS!

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2026-2027 Board Members and Key Volunteers

CRYSTAL POUNDS

President

nesapartnerspresident@gmail.com

LAURA MENDENHALL

1st Vice President

nesapartnersvp@gmail.com

DONNA WHETZEL

2nd Vice President / Fundraising

nesapartnersfundraising@gmail.com