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The arts thrive because of community support. Gifts of every size play a vital role in sustaining organizations like the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center, helping bring world-class performances, educational opportunities, and cultural experiences to audiences throughout the region. From major philanthropic investments that strengthen long-term programming to individual contributions that help make a single performance possible, every donation enriches the artistic life of our community and ensures that the transformative power of the arts remains accessible for generations to come
Recurring Donations
Recurring giving provides a dependable foundation for the arts. Annual contributions to the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center help sustain performances, educational programs, and community engagement initiatives year after year. By committing to a recurring gift, donors provide reliable support that allows the PAC to plan confidently, invest in artistic excellence, and continue offering meaningful cultural experiences for audiences of all ages. Consistent giving, regardless of amount, creates a lasting impact and helps ensure the continued vitality of the performing arts in our community.
Series Sponsorships
Support for individual performance series creates a direct and visible impact. Contributions designated for programs such as the Live at the Scheidt series help bring outstanding artists and memorable performances to the stage while enhancing the experience for audiences throughout the season. By sponsoring a specific series, donors play an active role in making exceptional live entertainment possible, helping to expand access to the arts and strengthen the cultural vibrancy of our community.
Single Performance Sponsorships
Support for individual performances allows donors to connect directly with the artists and events that inspire them most. Gifts designated for specific productions help make it possible to present exceptional performances by nationally recognized touring ensembles, such as the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, as well as beloved local productions like Nick Black's Memphis Christmas Extravaganza. By sponsoring a particular event, donors help offset production costs, expand audience access, and ensure that outstanding artistic experiences continue to enrich our community.
Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music
Support for the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is an investment in the next generation of musicians, educators, and arts leaders. As the academic home that operates the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center, the School of Music provides students with exceptional educational opportunities, professional training, and access to world-class performance experiences. Philanthropic support helps fund scholarships, student programs, faculty initiatives, and artistic opportunities that enrich both the university and the broader community, ensuring a vibrant future for music and the performing arts.
Department of Theatre and Dance
Support for the Department of Theatre & Dance empowers students to develop their talents as performers, creators, educators, and arts professionals. Through rigorous training, innovative productions, and hands-on learning experiences, the department prepares the next generation of artists while enriching the cultural life of the community. Philanthropic support helps provide scholarships, production resources, educational opportunities, and student-focused initiatives that enable aspiring theatre and dance artists to learn, create, and perform at the highest level.