Left to Right: Makayla Santiago-Frobel (Board Vice President), Jessica Mack, Jacob Brock, Justin March (Board President), and Jason Stronz (Board Treasurer) sign Infinity’s 2025 Annual Campaign letters.
With pens in hand and a deep belief in the power of the arts, members of the Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Board of Directors gathered this week to personally help sign hundreds of letters to launch the organization’s 2025 Annual Campaign.
This marks the beginning of Infinity’s yearly grassroots effort to sustain its mission: providing consistent, affordable access to music and arts education for more than 1,000 students each year across Chautauqua County. Infinity’s staff and Board members are working together to share the stories and successes of Infinity students and to invite the community to be part of that story.
“Infinity has always been about people—our students, our instructor mentors, our team, and our community,” said Shane Hawkins, Executive Director. “This campaign is a reflection of that. It’s built on the generosity of neighbors who believe in the creative potential and future success of our youngest community members.”
Infinity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and fundraising is a vital part of what makes its programming possible. Each year, community contributions help sustain the scholarships, group classes, performance opportunities, and mentorship experiences that define the Infinity experience.
During the 2023–2024 program year, Infinity provided 10,834 private lessons and more than 1,200 group classes in music, art, dance, and theater. Students come to Infinity through strong word-of-mouth, family referrals, and year-round community outreach. The organization prides itself on offering a welcoming, inclusive environment where young people can safely explore and grow.
Board President, Justin March, shared, “We are proud to be hands-on in this work—not just approving budgets, but showing up to be part of the process. It’s an honor to help launch this campaign and support a program that changes lives.”
Infinity’s Annual Campaign runs through the end of June. Updates and stories from the campaign can be found at www.infinityperformingarts.org or by following Infinity on Facebook or Instagram. Community members who wish to support Infinity’s mission can learn more by visiting www.infinityperformingarts.org or calling (716) 664-0991.
For 26 years, Infinity has remained committed to helping students Explore! Experience! and Excel! in the arts—with support from the community that believes in them.
