Welcome
Nelson B. Delavan Foundation Grant
Through the generosity of the Nelson B. Delavan Foundation, the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts has received an award of $2,500 to sponsor a field trip to the Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown, NY, for a production of The Music Man. This excursion is part of a year-long process of establishing a youth story-telling program, which started last October with literary readings, short plays, and art and music workshops. The conservatory is grateful for the support of the Delavan Foundation, and we look forward to enhancing our program offerings in the future with opportunities for readings, plays, and theatrical performances for both youth and adults. (May, 2012)
Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund
The Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund has recently awarded a grant of $1,450 to the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts to provide for repairs to the ceiling above the performance stage. This generous gift is an important commitment in support of the conservatory, to improve our landmark facility and ensure the continued enjoyment of classes and performances for all members of our community. (May, 2012)
Community Foundation Grant
The Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts (TCFA) was recently awarded a $3,000 grant through the Community Foundation of Tompkins County's Tompkins Today and Tomorrow Fund, in its "Our Rural Community" grant cycle. The TCFA is housed in an 1851 Greek Revival structure, formerly the village's First Baptist Church. The award will enable the organization to update itself by installing a sound system in its primary performance space, the Clinton B. Ford auditorium. Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of the TCFA and its ongoing work to bring music, dance and art to students, from children to adults, in the Trumansburg-area community. Plans are under way to mark this milestone with a variety of events and celebrations.
Our Mission Statement: The Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts, Inc. (a/k/a TCFA) is a not-for-profit learning and performing school of the arts for people of all ages serving Trumansburg and the surrounding areas. It is our aim to teach, through the avenues of the arts, young minds to develop a discriminating taste for the fine arts.
Founded in 1982, TCFA began with one faculty member and 10 students. Today a faculty of 10 artists and musicians teaches more than 300 students -- both children and adults -- in a wide range of artistic endeavors. Some participate in classes scheduled on a semester basis, while others take individual lessons. The conservatory has evolved into a major asset for the community, and it enjoys the support of more than 350 members, donors and volunteers.
TCFA's home is a magnificent example of Greek Revival architecture. It was built in 1851 by a locally important architect, Daniel Elmore, as the First Baptist Church of Trumansburg. The building remained in the church's hands until it was purchased, in a dilapidated condition, by TCFA in 1982. The conservatory now owns the property and has made major renovations and restorations.
The conservatory building is also home to the Trumansburg Montessori School.