Serving as a major asset to the community, TCFA is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity and enjoys the support of its enthusiastic patrons, donors, and volunteers. The mission of the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts, Inc. is to provide affordable opportunities for exposure to the arts through education, collaboration, performance, and exhibition, thereby enriching the quality of life in our community.
As a non-profit organization, TCFA distinguishes itself through the diverse range of programs that primarily generate our revenue. These offerings include dance classes, acting classes, visual art instruction, private dance and music lessons, youth programs, and a variety of fine arts workshops. Each program is designed to foster creativity and self-expression within our community and contribute significantly to our financial sustainability. By nurturing artistic talents and providing essential resources, we ensure the continuation of our mission to enrich lives through the arts.
TCFA also hosts a wide variety of events, including concerts, festivals, art openings, dance and theatre performances, lectures, book signings, and poetry readings. We are committed to providing high-quality experiences that enrich the lives of our participants while ensuring the continued success and growth of TCFA.
TCFA is housed in a magnificent and monumental example of Greek Revival architecture, built in 1851 as the Second Baptist Society of Ulysses, later named the First Baptist Church of Trumansburg. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places.