Dear friends,

As we move into the winter holiday season, our hearts are full. We’ve had a great year filled with meaningful arts experiences, opportunities for community connection, and entrepreneurial support. WREN is a proud community partner, committed to maintaining the vibrancy of Bethlehem and the North Country. Your support is integral to helping us do what we do best-- helping our community thrive through art, entrepreneurship, and community.

This year, our fundraising goal is $150,000. Thanks to the support of our generous donors, we’ve already raised over $90,000. Can we count on you to help us reach our goal?

When you include WREN in your year-end giving, you support:

• arts experiences for all, 

• market access for local artists and makers, 

• growth opportunities for small businesses, and 

• opportunities for community connection.

Nurturing community is the heart of our work here at WREN. Your gift will help us do just that; with your support, we can continue to provide our signature programs, and continue to grow sustainably.

Our plans for 2026 include:

• increasing the quantity and diversity of our classes, workshops, and community programs by responding directly to the needs and wants of our community members

• embarking on a strategic planning process to ensure WREN’s continued success

• increasing the efficiency and accessibility of our 100+ year old space

Today, grant support from state and federal organizations is very uncertain; donor support is more important than ever. Your support helps us remain flexible and responsive, so we can keep the arts alive, support small businesses, and keep our community thriving. Thank you!

We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished this year!

The grand reopening of our renovated gallery

The return of regular WRENegades programming

The launch of Aging Integrated at WREN

Partnerships with the Colonial Theatre, 

Abbie Greenleaf Library, and the Bethlehem Public Library

2 networking summits at Rek’-Lis

6 creative workshops

Market access for 130+ local artists and makers

6 gallery exhibits

4 artist talks

Your support makes it possible! We’re grateful to have you in the WREN community.

Warmly, 

Julia B. Webb, Executive Director, and Julie A. Weisman, President, Board of Directors

PS: Please consider making an end-of-year gift to WREN to support vibrant community and economic development in the North Country!

To learn more about including WREN in your estate planning, please contact Julia at juliab@wrenworks.org.

Julia and Julie at WREN