Garrett College Exceeds Goal!
Partners In Recognition was honored to design and build a performing arts donor recognition display celebrating the generous individuals, businesses, and organizations that supported Garrett College’s campaign for its new Performing Arts Center. The display recognizes the philanthropy that helped make the project possible while creating a lasting tribute to the donors who invested in the future of arts and culture at Garrett College.
A Campaign That Surpassed Expectations
Garrett College Foundation launched its Performing Arts Center endowment campaign with a goal of raising $2.5 million. Thanks to overwhelming support from the community, the campaign exceeded expectations and raised more than $3.5 million. The campaign surpassed its original goal by more than $1 million, demonstrating the strong commitment of donors throughout the region.
Just two years after establishing its fundraising goal, the Foundation secured the support needed to help ensure the long-term success of the Performing Arts Center. Today, the endowment already supports operations within the facility and helps sustain opportunities for students, performers, and community members.
Supporting the Arts in Garrett County
The Performing Arts Center officially celebrated its grand opening on December 3, 2022. Since then, it has become an important cultural and educational resource for Garrett County. The facility provides a dedicated space for performances, events, and community engagement while enhancing the college’s ability to serve students and visitors alike.
According to Carissa Rodeheaver, Chair of the Garrett College Foundation Board of Directors, the Board has been overwhelmed by the positive response from the community.
“The PAC is such a welcomed and needed addition to Garrett County,” Rodeheaver said. “We’re appreciative of all the community members and businesses who have generously supported our capital campaign.”
A Stand-Off System Designed for Lasting Recognition
To honor campaign supporters, Partners In Recognition designed a donor recognition display using a stand-off system. Stand-off systems create depth by mounting panels away from the wall surface, giving the display a dimensional appearance while maintaining a clean and polished look.
For Garrett College, the stand-off system complements the Performing Arts Center’s architecture while creating a professional recognition experience for visitors. The layered design draws attention to donor names and campaign messaging, allowing supporters to receive the recognition they deserve. In addition, the system provides flexibility for future updates while maintaining the overall integrity of the display.
Recognizing Generosity Through Donor Recognition
A thoughtfully designed performing arts donor recognition display helps tell the story behind a successful campaign. Beyond recognizing contributions, donor recognition demonstrates the impact philanthropy has on an organization and the community it serves.
The Garrett College display celebrates the donors who helped bring the Performing Arts Center to life while creating a meaningful connection between supporters and the facility they helped build. As future visitors, students, and performers experience the center, they will also see the generosity that made it possible.
At Partners In Recognition, we believe donor recognition should reflect both the mission of the organization and the impact of its supporters. We were honored to partner with Garrett College Foundation on this project and congratulate them on exceeding their campaign goal.
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