Immanuel Wilkins is a talented young member of the Youth Jazz Ensemble, a program offered as part of the Kimmel Center's Arts for All initiative.
Opportunities to Learn
Each year the Kimmel Center provides thousands of children with meaningful experiences in the arts—whether it's encouraging undiscovered talent, feeding an unrequited passion to perform, or thrilling them with their first live performance. For Immanuel, it means a greater sense of pride and professionalism, an opportunity to learn, and a chance to be on stage "where so many musical greats have performed."
"Mr. Marc Johnson from the Kimmel Center gives us the foundation on which we can build our music. I want to build a skyscraper."—Immanuel Wilkins
You Make it Possible
Your generosity gives us the opportunity to reach children just like Immanuel, creating experiences that grab hold, spark their interest, and inspire them on a life-long journey in the performing arts.
"When we first saw Immanuel perform in public we were captivated by his passion, drive, and motivation. Even more astounding was how he related to the audience; unafraid, not intimidated."—Garcia and Robyn Wilkins (Immanuel's Parents)
Teen Summer Arts Camp, choral
Photo: Evelyn Taylor
Teen Summer Arts Camp, jazz,
Photo: Evelyn Taylor
Dance in the Schools
Photo: Jim Roese
Teen Summer Arts Camp, jazz.
Photo: Evelyn Taylor
The Kimmel Center’s mission is to operate a world-class performing arts center that engages and serves a broad audience from throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.