2 0 2 1 / 2 2 I M PA C T R E P O R T
MUSICAL BRIDGES AROUND THE WORLD — E s t . 1998 —
CELEBRATING OUR SHARED HUMANITY BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO GLOBAL ARTS FOR ALL.
Following an entirely virtual 23rd Season during the COVID-19 pandemic, MBAW’s 24th Season showcased a hybrid approach for both public and educational programming, impacting over 30,000 audience members, students and viewers across the globe.
WHEN I TAUGHT AT KRIEWALD ELEMENTARY, kids
had no idea what a passport was. The fact that they get to see it and build an understanding of a passport, to me, is powerful. caleb gonzalez | mbaw director of education
MBAW’S PUBLIC & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ARE FREE! program information on reverse
2021- 2022 SEASON
21
49
31,925
79
CULTURES PRESENTED
GLOBAL ARTISTS
PEOPLE SERVED
EVENTS PRODUCED
$0 COST TO THE PUBLIC Exploration of Ukraine
The Great China Excursion
eBook
Welcome!
JOURN EY TO
How do we introduce children to the world? Our online eBooks are packed with vibrant
JA P A N A Living History of AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC
specific curricula.
Student eBook
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performances and culturally
HOW MBAW’S PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED 19%
Contributions & Memberships
77.11% Programming
21% Government Grants
REVENUE
EXPENSES
44%
Foundations & Corporations
13.26% Administrative
9.63%
2%
Fundraising
In-Kind
14%
Investments Period of 9/1/20 - 8/31/21
Founded in 1998, Musical Bridges Around the World, Inc. has been a powerful social impact organization. We serve San Antonio audiences by providing access to high-quality global performing and visual arts. Our focus is on cross-cultural collaboration and bringing music to underserved communities.
MBAW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
MBAW FREE PROGRAMS
RUSSELL HILL ROGERS MUSICAL EVENINGS AT SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL Concert series with enchanting music from artists around the globe
MUSICAL SPROUTS Educational program with culturally-specific concerts and curricula
GOLDEN AGE Concert series bringing music to seniors in assisted living and community centers
MBAW ART GALLERY Office gallery presenting local and international visual artists
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Annual festival of dynamic pairings, unique commissions and award-winning artists
GURWITZ INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION Quadrennial competition discovering the next generation of top young pianists
MUSICAL BRIDGES’ PROGRAMMING ACCESSES THE HEART AND SOUL OF OUR CITY. Through music we are connected to both our roots and each other. It is this sense of belonging that creates hope and beauty in this dynamic and vibrant city we call home.” erika prosper nirenberg first lady of san antonio
23705 Frontage Road, Suite 101 | San Antonio, Texas 78257 210 464 1534 | mbaw.org