SRQ MAGAZINE | DONOR'S GUIDE TO GIVING: Van Wezel Foundation

Van Wezel Foundation

THE VAN WEZEL FOUNDATION’S MISSION is to create a world-class performing arts center that enriches the community, supports arts education and inspires young minds. The Foundation has partnered with the City of Sarasota since 1987 to support arts education throughout our region, serving more than 40,000 students with enriching arts-based education opportunities and professional development for more than 400 teachers across five counties. Although the pandemic has made in-person access to arts programs not possible, philanthropic support has allowed the Van Wezel Hall Arts Education programs to thrive. Thanks to generous donors, innovative new partnerships and virtual programs have been developed around diversity and inclusion. Important work is being done with the Early Learning Coalition to provide kindergarten readiness. Trained teaching artists are meeting the demand for social emotional learning for students, professional development for educators, as well as using the arts as a therapeutic mental health tool for families.

For more information on the Foundation and its mission, visit vwfoundation.org, orjoin us on Facebook (@VanWezelFoundation) and Instagram (@VanWezelFound).

Our WishList

Underwrite a Virtual Schooltime Performance

Sponsor a Teaching Artist’s Online Lessons

Support a Virtual Bilingual Family Engagement Night

Fund Activity Kits and Books for Students and Families for At-Home Reading

VAN WEZEL FOUNDATION SASHA HAUSMAN, CFRE, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 941-271-4176 X107 | SHAUSMAN@VWFOUNDATION.ORG

SRQ MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2021 :: PHILANTHROPY— DONOR'S GUIDE TO GIVING