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Wharton Center for Performing Arts
Mike Brand, Executive Director

Dear Colleague,

As Michigan's largest and most diverse presenter of performing arts, we're proud to showcase the best and brightest stars of music, theatre, dance and more. Since opening its doors more than 25 years ago, Wharton Center has become a dynamic and evolving cultural asset, helping our community prosper as a great place to live, work and play. With well over 100 performances in addition to an extensive array of education programs and community engagement activities, each year we host more than 125,000 patrons who experience the transformative power of the performing arts right here in the Capital region.

Your support allows us to do much more than simply offer an entertainment option for Michigan residents. Your support allows Wharton Center to achieve its mission of enriching the lives of Michigan residents and strengthening the value of the arts in everyday life. In the coming years, we will forge ahead with our mission to integrate performing arts and education. Artist residencies for audiences of all ages will continue to serve as the cornerstone of our education initiatives. Wharton Center is pleased to announce new residencies that will integrate world-renowned artists presented on our stages into education programs involving MSU students and faculty, local schools, lifelong learners and arts organizations throughout the state during the 2009-2010 season.

I recognize and value the many talents you share with the University and appreciate your consideration of enhancing your "giving" to the University by financially supporting Wharton Center and our programs. If you have any questions about giving to Wharton Center, please contact our development staff at 517-353-4640.

Thank you for taking time to consider a gift to Wharton Center.

Sincerely,

Mike Brand
Executive Director
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Specific giving opportunities within the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in need of your support:


Fund Name
Fund Code
  • Wharton Center for Performing Arts AB33
    The annual fund provides important support for the ongoing, daily operations of one of the largest non-profit performing arts centers in the state. Gifts at certain levels qualify donors for special Wharton Center Circle Membership benefits.
  • Wharton Center Seats 4 Kids Fund AB3316
    A scholarship fund to provide tickets to economically disadvantaged children enabling them to attend a performance at Wharton Center and bringing the joy of the arts to young people who cannot afford to attend. Tickets are distributed through pre-qualified, local community service organizations.
  • Wharton Center Endowment Fund AB33E
    An endowment that ensures the continuation of a state-of the-art facility for internationally renowned performing arts events; also supports arts education programs introducing more than 30,000 young people to the arts each year.

For a description of Wharton Center Circle membership levels, go to Wharton Center Circle..

For more information, visit the Wharton Center home page.