Access to the arts for everyone in our community is at the heart of our mission. We’re proud to offer the following financial assistance programs to eligible schools.
Evert Person’s ArtReach for Education Programs
Distributing more than 17,000 free and reduced-price tickets each year!
As part of our commitment to accessibility, we offer Evert Person’s ArtReach, a scholarship program for School Shows, Professional Development, and Artists in the Schools.
School Shows
Students participating in the National Lunch Program receive an automatic discount on seats to School Shows and, in addition, these groups automatically receive free tickets for teachers and chaperones (one free ticket for each 10 student tickets purchased). These ArtReach benefits can be requested directly on the School Shows order application.
Schools needing additional assistance to attend a School Show should apply for a scholarship using the button below.
Professional Development
Educators may apply for scholarships to attend our Professional Development programs. Through our partnership with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, we focus on standards-based arts integrated lessons that teachers can take immediately back to their classrooms.
Professional Development Scholarship Application
Artists in the Schools
Scholarships are available for our Artists in the Schools, where each of LBC’s arts integration residencies brings an artist into your classroom to lead your students through six interactive sessions combining an art form and another academic content area to dive deeper into learning.
Artists in the Schools Scholarship Application
Application next steps
Once we receive your application, we will confirm receipt of your request via email. If your request is granted, you will receive confirmation via mail. Full scholarships are limited and may not be available for all events/residencies.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
about Evert Person’s ArtReach please email Chrystie Prokopakis, Education Operations & Services Supervisor, or call us at 707.800.7504.
ArtReach for Public Performances
Non-profit service providers who work with low-income and underserved children and adults in our community may also request ArtReach tickets for public performances. Please email Kaila Finch or call 707.800.7555.
The Evert Person Bus Fund
The Evert Person Bus Fund offers financial awards to offset the rising cost of transportation. Since its inception in 2003, our Bus Fund has awarded more than 610 grants to over 130 schools, helping more than 50,000 students with the cost of transportation to our in-person School Shows!
Qualifying Title One schools, determined by the state to be most in need of assistance, receive the maximum award.
Funds are limited, apply today!
Bus Fund Criteria
To qualify, you must purchase the minimum number of tickets specified, make full payment by the performance date, and attend the performance.
$100 Award Purchase 25-39 tickets
$125 Award Purchase 40-59 tickets
$150 Award Purchase 60 or more tickets*
*Title One Schools qualify for a $150 award by purchasing 25 or more tickets.
Application next steps
After your application is submitted, we will confirm receipt of your request via email. One Bus Fund request is allowed per School Show order. Grants are awarded in the fall and spring and authorized monthly within those time periods. If your request is granted, you will receive a confirmation letter via mail and an award check will be sent following the performance. Funds are mailed via check approximately 10 days following the show. Awards are distributed based on need. Funds are not dispersed until after the performance(s) provided show invoice is paid in full and attendance is confirmed. Awards may vary depending on program funding.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Email Chrystie Prokopakis, Education Operations & Services Supervisor, or call 707.800.7504.
This program is made possible by a generous contribution made by Mrs. Evert Person and the Ernest L. and Ruth W. Finley Foundation.
This program is made possible by a generous contribution from Mrs. Evert Person and the Ernest L. and Ruth W. Finley Foundation.
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