Become a 

"Friend of the Arts"

Consider giving a donation to make a difference in the life of an area child or adult.

$40

Attend each concert once or bring guests to the concerts of your choice.  Select the best combination for you.

$30

These make perfect gifts for family and friends and may only be purchased by NCAFA&E Members at this price.

$20

Current President   

SUE GRITTS was born in Clinton AR., received here BSE and MA+ degrees from the U of A, taught business classes 13 years and then went into administration for the next 15 yrs. as director of two new vocational-technical schools in Morrilton and Leslie. She opened Fairfield Fashions in 1982 and sold it in 1987, was co-owner and realtor of Resort Property Management in FFBay for 9 yrs. She has served on many boards professionally, socially and culturally. She has 3 daughters and sons-in-law and 4 granddaughters. Hobbies include (but not limited to) sewing, painting, woodworking and gardening.

LEA BERRY

 was born in N.C., is married to Russ Berry, has two children, Jim and Brenda, and five grandchildren. Lea worked for Baptist Health in North Little Rock 30 years before retiring from Registered Nursing. The Berry’s moved to FFB from North Little Rock in 1998. Lea is president of NCA Artist League, and a member of Presbyterian Kirk of the Hills, Xi Gamma Kappa, DAR, Arts and Crafts Corner, and Literary Club. She has served as secretary, vice-president, and is currently serving as president of the NCAFAE Board.

  Current Vice President

Current Treasurer  

BETTY VAGEDES  

was born in southern Oklahoma. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Liberal Studies Degree. She retired in 1990 after 25 years of service in the Department of the Air Force. Five of those years were spent in Japan. The final years of her career were spent formulating policy and procedures at the command level and traveling as a civilian augmentee for contracting with the command's Inspector General Team. Since their retirement, she and her husband, enjoy life in the Ozarks and participating in the multitude of family events generated by their large blended family. She is interested in promoting an awareness and appreciation of the arts in young people, particularly those living in remote rural locations that do not have the access to museums and theatres available to urban youngster.

  Current Secretary

Lola Shattuck

moved to FFB in 1999. Enjoys playing golf, bridge (games in general), traveling and a full range of music. Started college after her 5th child started school, holds a BA in Political Science, MA in Medical Sociology & worked on her PHD in Health Education. Worked at SIU Medical School in research for 7 years and at Blue Cross/Blue Shield Assn for 17 in marketing and operations. Over the years Lola has been active in many community organizations(BSA, 4H, Lions, golf Assn.). Tries to spend time with family who are spread out from one end of the US to the other.

Dick Strawn 

with wife Anne, moved to Fairfield Bay in August of 2006. He has a background in college teaching, as a performing violinist (chamber music, soloist, concertmaster), as a private teacher of violin and viola, and as conductor of university and community orchestras. His background includes: Professor of Music Emeritus at Fort Lewis College, Cadek Conservatory of Music, Antioch College, The Ohio State University, Utah State University, Knox College, University of Wyoming, and Southern Illinois University. Dick was also a member of the following Resident Ensembles: Hughes String Quartet, Western Arts Trio, and Illinois Quartet. His other professional experience include the New Orleans Philharmonic and Concertmaster of Chattanooga Symphony.

Pamma Lee Henderson

wife, mother, sister and friend. Assoc. of Arts from Westark College, Fort Smith, Bachelors of Art Education from Univ. of the Ozarks, Clarksville, Ar. and Master of Arts from Univ. of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

Chip Ellis