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Here at the UW World Series we believe arts education should start early—and last a lifetime.
Every year, the UW World Series at the University of Washington brings world-class artists from around the world to our stage and into the Seattle public schools, engaging thousands of children with the transformative power of art.
Studies have shown that early exposure to music and music education facilitates learning in other areas including language development and spatial-temporal skills. And children who receive arts education early in life are more likely to become regular participants in making art or attending arts events as adults. Plus—it’s just plain fun!
With 50% of seats reserved for students from low-income or underserved schools, our matinees open Meany Hall to students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend a traditional performance, and spark imagination in thousands of students each year.
But we need your help to do it:
- $25 will cover the cost of transporting the Emerson String Quartet to an in-school residency at Roosevelt High School next year —reaching more than 300 students.
- $40 will introduce young people to classical music by underwriting the cost of two free youth tickets to attend Jon Kimura Parker’s recital at Meany Hall in November.
- $100 will help underwrite the cost of bringing the Catalyst String Quartet to Leschi Elementary School for an extended classical music residency next season.
- $225 will sponsor one classroom to attend Noche Flamenca’s Youth Matinee performance at Meany Hall in October.
- $500 will support Miró Quartet’s all-school classical music assembly at Lowell Elementary in November.
So Give Big to the World Series through Seattle Foundation’s GiveBig on Tuesday, May 6.
Just search for University of Washington. Click donate now, and specify UW World Series in the comments section of the giving form.