The Swartz Creek
Fine Arts Association
The Swartz Creek Fine Arts Association, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) Federal non-profit corporation formed in October, 1984. The purpose of our organization is to provide free musical entertainment and appreciation to the general public. The Fred and Phyllis Pajtas Theater, an outdoor amphitheater, was construction in the fall of 1984 using donated funds received from the community and the Pajtas family.
The site of the theater is leased from the City of Swartz Creek on a ten year basis. The theater was design, by Douglas Stephen, of Hull Stephens & Associates, for the best acoustics for outdoor musical events and the site will seat approximately 3,000 in lawn chairs.
Our first concert season was held June thru August, l985. Hundreds professional musicians have appeared during the annual season of free to the public programming, and thousands of people have attend these series. The Board attempts to present all types of music, from Opera to Country, dance events, large concert orchestras and choirs.
The operations of the organization are overseen by an elected volunteer seven member board of directors. Officers are elected at the annual meeting held in July of each year.
This board is responsible to the members of the association. Funding for events is received from annual memberships, local service club sponsorships, corporate and business sponsorships, and donations from the community at large. All donations are appreciated.
Founding Directors October, 1984
Donald Spillane
Roger Sharp
David Ketzler
William Tallmadge
Current Board of Directors - 2009
Ronald Vincent, President: 20 years service
Fred Pajtas, Vice-President: 14 years service
Fay Porath, Secretary: 21 years service
Carol Arvoy, Treasurer: 24 years service
David Spillane, Director: 5 years service
Timothy Vitous, Director: 2 years service
Long Time Sponsors
Gaines Township Firefighters
Swartz Creek Lions Club
Swartz Creek Kiwanis Club
Swartz Creek Area Firefighters
Genesee Valley Rotary
Knights of Columbus
Sharp Funeral Homes
Sagelink Credit Union
The Flint Journal
The Swartz Creek News
Membership Donations