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Education and Community

Connecting Students and the Arts

Last season Kimmel Center directly impacted 10,669 students through 32,235 learning hours during 323 classes and Education events. In addition children experienced the Kimmel Center through free community programs, family programming, fairs & festivals, rentals for student performances. Our unique programs are offered throughout the year for children of all ages and most are FREE!

FREE Performing Arts Classes

Grades 2-12

Student Matinees

Grades K-12

ShowStoppers

Grades 9-12

ShowStoppers Summer Camp

Grades 7-12

Creative Music Program for Jazz

Ages 11-20

Creative Jazz Institute

(formerly called Kimmel Center Jazz Camp of Philadelphia)

Grades 6th- 12th

Community Partnerships

All Ages

Bop & Swing

Pre-School and Kindergarten

Jazz Standards

Grades 4-8

Sittin' In

All Ages

Grow Up Great

All Ages

Broadway Dreams Summer Intensive

All Ages

THANK YOU to our sponsors. Education programs at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts are generously sponsored by:

The Aramark Charitable Fund
Chubb
Connelly Foundation
Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation
Doran Family Foundation
Elliott-Lewis Corporation
Graham Partners
Rosemarie Greco and Anne Morrisey
Patricia and David Holveck
Johnson & Johnson
Lincoln Financial Group Foundation
Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation
Lomax Family Foundation
The Merck Company Foundation
Origlio Beverage
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
PNC Foundation
Susan Martinelli Shea
Universal Health Services, Inc.
Laurie Wagman
Wells Fargo

ENDOWMENT

The Sidney Kimmel Foundation
PNC Foundation
Sunoco Foundation
Wachovia Wells Fargo
Comcast Foundation
McLean Contributionship
Lincoln Financial Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Savitz
Citizens Bank Foundation
Dr. Richard M. Klein

Also see:

Volunteer at the MAEC!
Internships at the Kimmel Center

Learn more about our talented staff!

More Information

For further information or assistance, please email us at maec@kimmelcenter.org or
call 215-790-5896.

Give the Gift of Arts Education!

Programs at the Kimmel Center positively impact kids who are looking for a way to unleash their creativity, follow their dreams, and experience something new. If you believe in the power of the arts, please consider making a donation. Visit www.kimmelcenter.org/contribute or give us a call at 215-790-5321.

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Academy of Music are pleased to present a list of the Resident Companies' educational and performance programs available for young children, students, and adults. Click Here to learn more!

RESIDENT COMPANIES EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Merck Arts Education Center

The Merck Arts Education Center (MAEC) provides arts education through a variety of learning styles and innovative technologies. Serving as a flexible arts resource for the Philadelphia community, MAEC promotes appreciation of the performing arts through diverse programming for children and adults.

Housed at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, MAEC fosters collaborations with its Resident Companies and cultural communities and acts as a bridge to developing future audiences and performers. Support for the Merck Arts Education Center is generously provided by Merck.