The arts are at a crossroads. As we enter 2025, the uncertainty surrounding arts and cultural funding threatens the very institutions that give our communities life, creativity, and a sense of belonging. Across the country, support for the arts is being questioned, and organizations like the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts must fight harder than ever to preserve and sustain the cultural fabric that connects us all.Now more than ever, we need your support.To ensure the arts continue to flourish, we are launching Keep the Arts Alive in 2025, an initiative dedicated to sustaining and expanding GVCA’s programs through donor and sponsor support. A key part of this campaign is our The Arts Are Alive 2025 event series, featuring live music benefit concert, square dance and BBQ, a Haunted Museum experience, and a local artisan holiday market—all designed to celebrate and showcase the vibrant talent in our community. Your contribution can directly support these events through special donor and sponsorship levels, which include exclusive benefits such as event recognition, VIP access, and opportunities to connect with artists and performers.As someone who has benefited from the work of GVCA—whether as an artist, audience member, or supporter—we ask you to stand with us. Your contribution today ensures that our programs continue, our artists thrive, and our community remains a vibrant hub for culture and creativity.Please consider making a donation to GVCA today. Whether large or small, every dollar helps us continue our mission to preserve, support, and expand the arts in our region.Together, we can ensure that the arts remain a vital and enduring part of our community.With gratitude, Morgan Hellquist.