Why Your Support Matters

The Friends of Vergennes Opera House (FVOH) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization managed 100% by volunteers. We are dedicated to sustaining and improving the Opera House as a cornerstone of the Vergennes community and our region. As a volunteer organization we work to maintain this treasured 1897 landmark while providing a rich program of events celebrating the arts and entertainment. Through these efforts, FVOH seeks to meaningfully contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of the little city of Vergennes.

The FVOH Board of Directors holds a deep appreciation for its responsibility in caring for this important historic building. The operating costs of the Opera House and the costs of repairs and improvements to the facility are funded mainly through the charitable contributions of individuals and businesses, along with the modest rental revenue it garners from private events. 

​​Our season of programming each year seeks to engage many different segments of the community with a wide variety of events and genres — Jazz, Gospel, Blue Grass, Broadway tunes, Big Bands, Chamber Music, Independent Films, Comedy, and more — all to attract audiences from throughout the region and beyond. Classes and workshops take place in the Opera House as well, from swing dance lessons to theater camps, voice lessons to ballet. Our eclectic programming is enabled by the charitable contributions we receive. 

​​Importantly, each and every dollar contributed to the Opera House supports the preservation of the facility and its program of events. The FVOH is a 100% volunteer organization with no paid employees. Therefore, your gift has a direct impact on our ability to sustain this facility and schedule events.

​Your support is needed, your support matters, and your support is appreciated.