What a beautiful concert at The Bay Sarasota yesterday with a gorgeous sunset to close! Our artist-in-residence @adriananantawan and pianist @willowwee3 truly blew us away with their beautiful classical music, and the finale with @thehavensrq students was extraordinary. Thank you to our partners — The Haven, @allchildrens, @fortycarrotsfamilycenter, @resilientretreat, Sarasota Newtown Farmers Market, and @thebaysarasota — for an extraordinary week exploring accessibility in the arts.

Thank you @adriananantawan for making music accessible to all. Kids at The Preschool at the @fortycarrotsfamilycenter loved making music with you.

City Manager Marlon Brown was quoted championing the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center and celebrating the interest from top architects competing for the chance to design the building.

Are you or do you know a teacher or educator? We’re looking for 🍎✏️EDUCATORS 🎭🎨 for the 2023 Louise Appleton Arts Education Merit Scholarship Program. Applications are open. Apply now or send this post to an educator you know! Application link in our bio.

Wondering what will be in the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center? This 167,000-square-foot space will be fully accessible and will offer a range of performance spaces, education spaces, and even the ability to simulcast performances into the park. We're building a place for YOU.

Hello 2023! Join us in realizing the promise of a preeminent performing arts center dedicated to extraordinary cultural and educational experiences that enrich the community, support arts education and inspire young minds.

Celebrate the New Year with the joy of the arts! Your gift to the Van Wezel Foundation will impact thousands of students and families in 2023. Join us in celebrating the transformative power of the arts. Donate now: https://www.classy.org/campaign/end-of-year-2022/c453445

Celebrate the power of arts education! �Your end-of-the year gift to the Van Wezel Foundation will share the life-changing power of the arts with educators, students and families. Make your donation here: https://www.classy.org/campaign/end-of-year-2022/c453445

Join us in a bright future together! Our vision is to build a preeminent destination for the performing arts in the nation by offering extraordinary cultural and educational experiences that open a world of new possibilities for all. Your gift today ensures a brighter tomorrow where the arts are accessible to all! Donate today: https://www.classy.org/campaign/end-of-year-2022/c453445

Celebrate the arts with us! Share the transformative power of the arts by making a gift to the Van Wezel Foundation. Your gift will provide thousands of educators, students and families with access to meaningful arts experiences in 2023. Make a gift by December 31 and double your impact — your gift will be matched up to $25,000 thanks to the generosity of donor Phil Steyaert. Donate online now: https://www.classy.org/campaign/end-of-year-2022/c453445

#ArtsLiteracy and access is more important than ever in today's world. Discover how the Van Wezel Foundation is making a difference in the lives of over half a million people in our community through our programs: vwfoundation.org/strategic-plan

Did you know that 91% of respondents in our survey said it's important for communities to provide cultural learning opportunities for children and their families? We look forward to offering expanded arts education programming with the new performing arts center!