Wharton Arts is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides unmatched opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to engage with the performing arts.
Help us continue to offer students an accessible, high-quality performing arts education that sparks personal growth and builds inclusive communities.
With your support, we are able to provide free and affordable performing arts programming for the nearly 2,000 students we serve.
More ways to give
Get Involved
Volunteer opportunities for all ages include:
- Events, including concerts, community performances, and fundraisers
- Marketing and development support
- Videography or photography support
- Mentoring or interning at the Paterson Music Project
- Board or committee service
- Advocating for the arts! Visit artpridenj.org to find out more
For more information on how you can get involved with Wharton Arts, please contact us.
Planned Giving
Discover the benefits of giving wisely and make a lasting impact on the performing arts in our community by making a planned gift.
- Gifts from Your Will or Trust
- Stocks and Investment Accounts
- Retirement Accounts
Memorial and Scholarship Funds
Make a donation in memory of a beloved member of the Wharton Arts community and contribute to a critical fund. Choose one of the following to learn more:
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsors are paramount to our mission to serve our community through excellence in music education, transformative performing arts programs, and social progress. Wharton Arts sponsors receive branding across our collateral and VIP access to concerts and events.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
For more information on how you can become a sponsor for Wharton Arts, please contact Director of Development Nancy Tagle at nancy.tagle@WhartonArts.org or call (908) 790-0700 ext. 104.
Donate Stock
When you donate stock, you avoid capital gains tax while earning a bigger tax deduction. Wharton Arts also receives a larger gift because your contribution is pre-tax. You can now gift stock in minutes in a way that is fast, secure, and free.
Playathon
Make a general gift to Playathon by selecting “Playathon/New Jersey Youth Symphony” when completing your donation.
To support one of our youth musicians’ fundraisers, visit runsignup.com/playathon.
Instrument Donations
We gladly accept donations of musical instruments in working condition for the Paterson Music Project. At this time, PMP needs fractional size string instruments (violin, viola, cello, and bass). Contact us to learn more.