Performing arts education to the tune of Excellence, Enrichment, and Equity
The impact of a Wharton Arts education influences a student’s engagement and performance in school, work, and beyond. Students at Wharton Arts gain creative and cognitive skills and an outlet for self-expression, within a community that fosters their growth.
Wharton Arts is New Jersey’s largest independent non-profit performing arts education center serving nearly 2,000 students.
We are comprised of 4 core programs: the Performing Arts School, New Jersey Youth Symphony, Paterson Music Project, and New Jersey Youth Chorus. Our programs include private lessons and group classes, high-level ensembles and educational experiences, and exceptional performance opportunities for students of all levels, ages, and socio-economic backgrounds.
We put words to action for our students and community through our mission and vision.
Mission
To offer accessible, high quality performing arts education that sparks personal growth and builds inclusive communities.
Vision
Transformative performing arts education in an inclusive community is accessible to everyone.
Support Our Cause
Your support is critical to the ongoing excellence of our programs. Wharton Arts is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Find a Class
From adults looking for a creative outlet, to young students looking for after school enrichment opportunities, Wharton Arts offers a wide range of programs.
Accessibility & Patron Services
Wharton Arts is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization and is committed to being accessible to all patrons, students, parents and visitors. All programs, classes, events and concerts are accessible ensuring that everyone can participate in a diverse range of arts programming and classes.
Wharton Arts is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive community, where neurodivergent students are welcomed, nurtured, and valued. We expect every member of our organization to wholeheartedly embrace and celebrate each individual’s unique learning style and gifts.
If you require an accommodation or service (i.e. ASL, Open Captioning, Audio Description, etc.), please contact Adrienne Ostrander at adrienne.ostrander@whartonarts.org at least two weeks prior to your scheduled visit.
Our Partners
Wharton Arts is so grateful for the generous community partners who have helped us bring the joy of music to our singers, performers, and music lovers of all ages.
Visionary $50,000+
Lenore and Robert Davis
Carol Davis and Dr. Joel Marcus
Robert and Cynthia Hamburger
Mustang Foundation
New Jersey State Council on the Arts
The October Mountain Foundation
The Pixley Hill Foundation
Robinwood Foundation
Frances and Paul Turner
Ruth ZowaderChampion $25,000 – $49,999
Citadel Enterprise Americas
Erika and Carmine Fanelle
Galanthus Foundation Trust
Bob Kelly
Johnson & Johnson
Pantirer Families
Paterson Children’s Foundation
PwC Charitable Foundation
Dr. Jacqueline and Lionel Phillips
The Henry S. and Agnes M. Truzack Foundation
Judith G. WhartonInnovator $10,000 – $24,000
BNE Real Estate
Helen Cha-Pyo and Dr. Daniel Pyo
Find Your Light Foundation
Goldman Sachs
Kathryn Dove-Hendon and Seth Hendon
Dr. Charissa Wong Horton and William Horton
Ronald Keefe and Debbie Smith
Julia and Shurjo Sen
Joseph and Mary Clare Serzan
Jeanne D’Haem and Bruce Stein
Lara Stolman and Michael Watzky
The Summit Foundation
Turrell Fund
Wilf Family FoundationsChange Agent $5,000 – $9,999
Dana and Joseph Feldman
E. J. Grassmann Trust
Ilyse Muser Shainbrown
Joyce and Samuel Moulthrop
Park Avenue Club Foundation
Susan and Lloyd Peterson
PNC Bank Foundation
Princeton Area Community Foundation
Cristina Sierra and Daniel Liberman
Pamela and L.T. Spinker
Inge and David Spungen
Belá and Alice Szigethy
Union Foundation
The Westfield FoundationLeader $2,500 – $4,999
Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation
Kim and Bruce Cha
Sumi Choi
D’Addario Foundation
Juliet and James Eck
Scott Gasparini
Kathleen and David Jones
Patricia and Paul Joyce
Lenox Hill Foundation
New Jersey Council for the Humanities
Wei Pan and Angela An
The Sterling Properties Group, L.L.C.
Sally and Marshall Tycher
Union County Heart Grant
Naida S. Wharton FoundationAdvocate $1,000 – $2,500
Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church
Robert Booth and Bronwen Cunningham
Emily Buehler
Burgdorff Foundation
Alyssa Camacho
Gina Maria Caruso
Dennis and Cathy Cha
Yajia Chen and Kenneth Farah Jr.
Yu-Hsin Chen
Julia Cheng
Marc Chiapperino
Edward and Madison Chu
Jill D’Agostino
Elizabeth and Nick De Angelo
The Discovery Orchestra; Executive Director
Deborah and Benjamin Dorner
Philip and Amy Evans
Melanie Evans-Lowenberger
Andrew & Sharleen Friedman
Diane Gigliotti
Patricia and Orren Grushkin
Michelle Hatcher
Jacob Heil
Pnina Hiller
Allan Janoff
Hunter Janoff
Michele and David Johnson
Virginia Johnston and Daniel Crisci
JPMorgan Chase
Arjun Kapur
James Kelly
Sharon and Stephen Kepniss
Kessler Foundation
Barbara Kipper
Fran Lee
Jacqueline and Barry Levine
Louise and Stuart Levine
Main Violin Shop
Crystal Matsibekker
George Marriner Maull and Marcia Maull
Nancy Modell
Mindy and Alex Opper
Otterstedt Insurance Agency
Peapack Private Wealth Management
PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP
The Selvig Family
Penny Simon
Lillian Song
Rebecca and Heath Weisberg
Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy
Shirly Wu and Max Clyan
The Zhang Family
*Reflect donations between January 1, 2025 – February 1, 2026