About the Conservatory

Founded by Calista Smith in 1982, the conservatory began with one faculty member and ten students. Today, a corps of distinguished faculty members teaches many more students—both children and adults—in a range of artistic endeavors, some in group classes, some individually. As a major asset to the community, TCFA is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity and enjoys the support of its enthusiastic members, including donors and volunteers.

The mission of the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts, Inc. is to provide
affordable opportunities for exposure to the arts through education, collaboration, performance and exhibition, thereby enriching the quality of life in our community.

TCFA is housed in a magnificent and monumental example of Greek Revival architecture, built in 1851 as the Second Baptist Society of Ulysses (later the First Baptist Church of Trumansburg). The building is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Our Board

George Cook - Board President

Ellen Chase - Vice President

Eileen Heptig - Treasurer

Christine Carstensen - Secretary

Andrea Murray - Director

Andrea Beesing - Director

Ezra Delaney - Director

Gretchen Van Valen - Director

Tamis Kaplan - Director

Mary Ochs - Director

Angie Nicholson - Director

Let's Talk

Our dedicated board is actively involved in all aspects of planning and programming. If you have an idea for TCFA, let us know!
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