Cultural & Community Reserve Fund
Barrington’s White House has two funds that support exceptional performers, speakers and artists, as well as educational and community events. The Cultural and Community Operating Fund provides annual operating support, while the Cultural & Community Reserve Fund offers stable, long-term funding.
Gifts to the Reserve Fund will allow us to:
+ Expand the number of cultural and community programs offered.
+ Secure world class performers, speakers, and artists that require long lead times for booking and planning.
+ Take advantage of unexpected opportunities that arise during the year that are not planned or budgeted.
+ Build a reserve for our Cultural Director position and/or hire support for the Director.
+ Provide some free or low priced community events.
Ways You Can Help
We welcome gifts of all sizes, including unrestricted gifts for maximum flexibility and restricted gifts to support specific objectives. We accept cash, securities, and planned gifts.
Cultural Series Offerings
+ Classical music performances
+ Contemporary music performances
+ Humanities lectures and performances
+ Historical lectures, performances, and events
+ Small theater performances
+ 3rd Thursdays art events
+ Lunch and Learn Series
+ Plein Air art event
+ Special exhibits
+ Special interests events including fashion, food & wine, and more
Cultural Program Director
We are seeking donations to fund a full or partial staff position for our Cultural Program Director. This will ensure that we have a highly qualified individual who can recruit and negotiate contractual arrangements with world-class artists, performers, speakers, and authors.
Our current Director possesses university-level experience in various cultural areas and coordinates our programs as well as those of the Barrington Cultural Commission. While he receives a small stipend for his work, ideally, an administrative position dedicated to such assignments would be fully or partially endowed to ensure continued quality leadership and adequate compensation.
If you are interested in giving to the Cultural & Community Reserve Fund or creating an endowment, please contact Beth Raseman, Barrington’s White House Fundraising Director, at 224-512-4291 or braseman@barrington-il.gov. Gifts of all sizes are appreciated.
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Barrington-born fashion designer Cynthia Rowley hosted a 2-day pop-up shop featuring her Spring 2022 collection of clothing, accessories, and home decor.
The renowned American String Quartet relaxes on Barrington’s White House porch before one of their many performances at BWH.