The Friends sincerely thank our Sponsors and Best Friends whose generous donations and cheerful participation have helped to offset our expenses for our fundraising events and activities throughout the year and who have made direct donations to help with the costs of the Gloria Danforth Memorial Building.

2010 Raffle Donated Prizes - thank you!
 
Willie Finkel - Midnight Blue Pottery, Wardsboro, Vermont. Willie has lived in Wardsboro for his entire life and was schooled at home. He began doing pottery at age five with Bonnie Stearns in Brattleboro, and enjoyed it so much that he continued with her for seven years, and then studied under Alan Steinberg at Brattleboro Clayworks where he eventually became a member. He is currently a sophmore at Marlboro College, studying ceramics with Michael Boylen. His  future plans are to major in history and after graduation build his own studio and work as a potter.  His work has been inspired by traditional Japanese ceramics, by his teachers, and by potters Malcolm Wright from Marlboro, VT and Mark Bell from Blue Hill, ME. More of his work in currently on sale at the Wardsboro Public Library on Main Street.

Debbie Gervais of Wardsboro - donated a watercolor painting for the 2010 Best Raffle Ever.

Stratton Foundation McCarty Grant Awarded
The Friends of the Wardsboro Library sponsor an annual Art Show on July 4th as well as arranging for local artists to display their works in the library during various times of the year.  The library is handicap-accessible, permitting all members of the community to participate.  The Stratton Foundation McCarty Grant has facilitated the expansion of this program to include art demonstrations, lectures (including art history and various media styles) and children’s programs.  The art gallery system at the Wardsboro Public Library is funded, in part, by theStratton Foundation McCarty Grant www.strattonfoundation.org (802) 297-2096.

The Stratton Foundation was created to enhance the quality of life for residents and dedicated to building community in southwestern Vermont. The Stratton Foundation provides financial support to non-profit organizations.  The grant was awarded to the Friends of the Wardsboro Library due to the significant impact this project will have on the community and the arts along with an educational component.