Arts, Culture, and Community Engagement

"There is not one person who has not been impacted in some way by the arts. The arts tell the story of life." - John Benton

With just under 3 weeks left for this year's Nonprofit Holiday Wish Catalog, your sharing and support has already raised over $100,000 for the nonprofit year-end wishes!

Now that's something worth singing about! Explore the wishes below to keep telling the story of life through singing, dancing, painting, and passion that's accessible and exhilarating for every single life in Arlington.

Arlington Chorale

Through outreach events, providing transportation, and funding artists, The Arlington Chorale seeks to support marginalized populations in our community. For example: a gift of $750 will provide the opportunity for 10 youth to participate in a music and poetry workshop. Support this wish

Avant Bard Theatre

Avant Bard is raising $5,000 for the "Behind the Bard" film project, which will directly support Arlington County educators by providing free resources for middle and high school students. Support this wish

Columbia Pike Partnership

Funding for three different areas of need: arts programs with CPP partners and local artists/studios, community beautification, and supporting APS student internships with CPP. Click the link for the full details of each area and to support this wish.

Encore Stage & Studio

Funding for set design and construction; costumes; and Playbills for the youth-created-and performed "Flip the Script: Foodways of Arlington, A Cultural Celebration" to be presented in February at Encore Stage & Studio. Support this wish

Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

The project will expand opportunities for those with mobility or sensory concerns to participate in community planetarium programs. Support this wish

National Chamber Ensemble Inc.

Our request is for original choreography by renowned choreographer Lucy Bowen McCauley and dancers for our Valentine's Concert "Love At The Cinema", featuring romantic film scores from various movies brought to life through original instrumental arrangements and dance. Support this wish

Piano & More

Our Piano Sponsorship Program provides children from low-income families with healthy tools to combat anxiety and stress via private piano education. A donation of $5,000 will provide 2 children a year's worth of private lessons & more! Support this wish

Fully Funded! Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

Support for tuition assistance for youth art summer camps and classes, and to help subsidize transportation for schools and community groups to visit the Museum or its Innovation Studio.

Browse the Full Wish Catalog

Browse the year-end needs of all 25+ nonprofits in the Wish Catalog. 100% of every penny you give goes directly to the nonprofit wishes.

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About Arlington Community Foundation

Arlington Community Foundation provides the tools and expertise to personalize and maximize charitable giving, builds connections between community members, resources, and local nonprofits, and drives initiatives and advocacy to create economic opportunities and prevent displacement. Click here to learn more.

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