Hi Folks – here’s what we’ve been up to the past couple of weeks since becoming a 501C3: We held our first official board meeting at the Athens Public Library and welcomed our new board of directors (so far). Doug… Read More »December 2021 Update
Doug Brooks (“Rat”) has been instrumental in the evolution of the AAMP Fund and spearheads the communications with the Santa Tree Project. His experience in the arts scene spans decades from his time at Casa Nueva as well and his… Read More »Doug Brooks (“Rat”)
Roman Warmke joined AAMP in 2017 after the passing of his pal John Spataro. John and Roman were instrumental in forming the Royales. They also grew up together and were about as tight as two buddies could be. Roman is a… Read More »Roman Warmke
J.D. Hutchison passed away on November 2, 2021 at the age of 81. Below are some tributes that have come in so far. His obituary can be seen in full at the Daily Jeffersonian link here. DONATE IN JD’s MEMORY HERE!… Read More »J.D. Hutchison
I decided to call Athens home in the early nineties after graduating from Ohio University with a Fine Arts degree. Having many musician friends over the years; I’ve come to love and appreciate the area music scene and how supportive… Read More »Stephanie Hayes
Dawn Graham moved to Athens in 2009 and fell in love with the area and the people. She is passionate about promoting the arts and education in Southeast Ohio, and has played music around town. Her husband Adam is also… Read More »Dawn Graham
Thanks to a generous donation (which paid for the accountant and lawyers fees) from Lucian and Lori Spataro, the Athens Artists Memorial Project is now an official legitimate non profit charity! We are organizing our new board of directors for… Read More »AAMP Now Official 501C3 Non Profit Charity
AAMP is undergoing some changes this summer and fall, most notably becoming a legit 501C3 non profit organization, which will enable our donors to receive tax deductions for their kind gifts to the fund. We’re in the process of zeroing… Read More »Changes Coming to the AAMP
A native of Athens, Maria grew up dancing and has a lifelong love of literature and fiber arts. She married a local musician, and together they have two daughters, both members of symphonic choir in school, both acting in numerous… Read More »Maria Warmke
