Seattle nonprofit ArtSmart has announced a $1 million multiyear commitment from Seattle Opera board chair Maryanne Tagney to expand tuition-free music mentorship programs for underserved youth nationwide. The five-year award will support one-to-one music instruction, mentorship, and arts engagement opportunities for thousands of students, many from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. The funding also provides area students access to Seattle Opera performances and backstage experiences.
Seattle’s ArtSmart receives $1M to scale music mentorship for underserved youth nationwide
ArtSmart Announces Transformational $1 Million Gift from Seattle Philanthropist Maryanne Tagney
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