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The Culture Connection
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS REACHES OUT ACROSS O . C . SUPPORTING ARTS EDUCATION FOR YOUTH
Segerstrom Center for the Arts has supported numerous arts education and community engagement initiatives over the past year and has worked to expand these efforts so that all people can find space for arts in their everyday lives . The impact of these programs is felt by the surrounding populations who now find theater more accessible at an earlier age , communities tied together through music and cultural traditions , and programs that bridge the gap between entertainment and education . In addition to being a nonprofit organization that brings world-class performing arts to Orange County , Segerstrom Center has also created one-of-a-kind programming that continually expands its impact year after year . Like arts organizations everywhere , ticket sales make up only a small portion of the funding needed to operate programs that support the Center ’ s vision to create a more culturally connected and vital community through the arts . Charitable contributions allow the Center to continue expanding its impact and reach more individuals with exceptional performing arts . The Center ’ s programs range from hands-on arts education experiences for students to summer camps for high-risk teens to free outdoor events that engage local communities , and through our donors and sponsors , all of this is made possible .
In 2021-2022 alone , donations have allowed Segerstrom Center to host 15 Family Series performances with nearly 2,000 attendees , expand our internship program with 21 students completing over 3,000 total hours at the Center , and continue our Arts Connect program with 1,317 students and 1,570 teacher participants . We awarded 23 scholarships for ballet students to train at our American Ballet Theatre William J . Gillespie School , and Arts Teach reached an astounding 15,000 students across 23 elementary schools . The Center is in and of our community , and as the year winds down to a close , the plans for 2023 only continue to multiply . We are thrilled to continue growing the breadth and depth of our offerings , and we can ’ t wait to share what we have in store in coming months .
If you would like to make a donation toward supporting these arts education and community initiatives , consider a charitable gift to Segerstrom Center for the Arts before year ’ s end to receive tax benefits for 2022 . For information on charitable giving or to learn more about the programs that these contributions support , visit scfta . org .
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