David Ross Fetzer Foundation for Emerging Artists

The Davey Foundation has operated since its inception in 2013 as an all-volunteer organization.  Last year we were  STEPPIN' IT UP to hire an executive director.  Thanks to your support, Ariana Farber is coming on board as our Executive Director this May!

This year we're STEPPIN' OUT, as we plan to bring our emerging filmmakers' films to a broader audience.  You can be a part of making The Davey Road Show a reality!

We are grateful for your past support, which has allowed us to increase our grant amounts from $3500 to $5000, and to provide a total of 15 grants: 9 film grants, and 6 theatre grants. Thank you to our partners Film Exchange, Avrec Art House, Salt Lake Acting Company and Plan-B Theatre!

Here is what some of the theatre and film grantees have said about receiving their Davey grant:

Katherine Vondy, 2015 SLAC grantee: "My play's workshop with Salt Lake Acting Company was an invaluable experience."

Rob Tennant, 2015 Plan-B Theatre grantee: "David not only embodied the passion and skill requried for great art, but the sense of community and open collaboration that are vital elements of artistic endeavor we well.  I take very seriously the responsibility of working under his name and in his memory."

Ted Schaefer, 2015 film grantee: "I couldn't have asked for a better experience.  You all were so welcoming and sweet and went above and beyond to make our time so fantastic.  That's not even mentioning the enormous help you were in getting my film made.

Lauren Wolkstein, 2015 film grantee: "You have created something uniquely special for emerging filmmakers.  The Davey Foundaiton grant and trip to SLC exceeded my wildest dreams. Honestly, this was, by far, one of my favorite experiences that I will cherish forever."

Nick Dixon, 2015 local film grantee: "The gear grant ended up being invaluable." 

Ben Kegan, 2014 film grantee: "My experience with the Davey Foundation was incredible from beginning to end.  I left SLC after the Showcase feeling inspired, supported, and motivated.  I have so much gratitude to all involved."

To continue helping emerging playwrights and filmmakers like these, The Davey Foundation is committed to STEPPIN' OUT and bringing our filmmakers' films to locations around the country.  

The van (pictured above) was generously provided by an anonymous donor!  Check out the Donation Sidebar to see what your donations accomplish!*

AND!  Scroll through our photos at the top of the page to see a video about who we are and trailers from some of our filmmakers' films. 

*The plan to share our grantees' films is real!  The van...well...may or may not be.