Washington Performing Arts

Washington Performing Arts is proud to achieve the 2025 Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid!    This recognition affirms our commitment to openness and accountability. The Gold Seal is awarded to nonprofits that demonstrate the highest standards of transparency, ensuring donors can trust how their contributions make an impact.    As always, thank you for supporting Washington Performing Arts as we continue to champion the arts in the DMV region! 

Today is DAF Day—a national celebration of the incredible philanthropic impact made possible through donor-advised funds. Hear from DAF Day participants Henry and Carole Berman on how they use their DAF to make a difference:     ”Despite moving away from Washington, D.C., we continue to support Washington Performing Arts not only for the incredible performances they bring to the community but equally important the love and appreciation of the arts it instills in young people. Using our DAF, we are able to use funds already set aside for charitable purposes allowing us to respond quickly to support an organization whose contribution to the community is needed now, more than ever.” - Henry and Carole Berman    Make your impact on the arts by contacting your advisor today! 

Looking for a way to make a difference in the arts in D.C.? This is your sign to join the Washington Performing Arts Junior Board. Comprised of young professionals and performing arts enthusiasts ages 21-40, the Washington Performing Arts Junior Board builds an artistic community of peers, develops a leadership network, and adopts philanthropic projects with meaningful impact. The Washington Performing Arts Junior Board seeks passionate leaders who want to connect, create, and champion the arts in D.C. 🌟 Applications open now through October 17. Don’t miss your chance to champion the arts with us this season. Apply:  https://lnkd.in/ehiCH9RC 

Have you heard? Spring Internship (Paid, Hybrid) applications are now open! 📢 Are you an undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate seeking an opportunity to develop professional experience in non-profit in the D.C. area? Washington Performing Arts seeks interns for our Advancement, Arts Education, and Marketing & Communications departments. - The Advancement Intern will support donor relations, special event planning and hosting, database management, and grant reporting and research. - The Marketing, Communications, and Creative Media Intern will support in developing written and video content for publications and social media, archiving materials, crafting copy for email campaigns, and researching opportunities for cross-promotion. - The Special Events Intern will support in planning and hosting private recitals, receptions, and donor events including the annual gala. Apply today! Best consideration date Tuesday, October 21: https://lnkd.in/ejuyn37m 

Washington Performing Arts was honored to receive the Mayor’s Arts Award in Excellence in the Creative Industries last week at The National Theatre. Below is an except from President & CEO Jenny Bilfield's acceptance speech.    "A little over 80 years ago, the extraordinary baritone and Howard University professor Todd Duncan, who originated the role of Porgy in 'Porgy and Bess,' was traveling here with that production. He led the effort and went on strike with the cast until the audience could be fully integrated (at The National Theatre). This was in the early 1940s. ... He was our first board chair at Washington Performing Arts. When we say we stand on the shoulders of the people who came before us, that is profoundly and deeply felt. ... It is a privilege to accept this on behalf of our team.”    Read more about the event from The Georgetowner https://lnkd.in/eiduyRtb

Washington Performing Arts is hiring for part-time/contract staff and spring 2026 interns! Openings include:    - Front of House Manager (part-time, hourly, event-based, and in person)  - Graphic Design Consultant for 2025/26 Annual Gala (contract, fully remote)  - Internships for undergraduate, graduate, or recent graduate students (Advancement, Special Events, Marketing & Communications)    Our Front of House Manager will lead the ushering team for our Hayes Piano Series events at Hopkins Bloomberg Center Theatre and our performance with Danish String Quartet at Church of the Epiphany. Apply by Oct. 6.    Our Graphic Design Consultant for the Annual Gala will work with us to create our event colors/logo for invitations and digital assets. Apply by Oct. 5. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejuyn37m

Washington Performing Arts is hiring for part-time/contract staff and spring 2026 interns! Openings include:    - Front of House Manager (part-time, hourly, event-based, and in person)  - Graphic Design Consultant for 2025/26 Annual Gala (contract, fully remote)  - Internships for undergraduate, graduate, or recent graduate students (Advancement, Special Events, Marketing & Communications)    Our Front of House Manager will lead the ushering team for our Hayes Piano Series events at Hopkins Bloomberg Center Theatre and our performance with Danish String Quartet at Church of the Epiphany. Apply by Oct. 6.    Our Graphic Design Consultant for the Annual Gala will work with us to create our event colors/logo for invitations and digital assets. Apply by Oct. 5. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejuyn37m

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new Major Gifts Officer Melanie BIDAULT! Melanie brings valuable knowledge to the team with a decade of global experience in business development. Prior to Washington Performing Arts, she was the Corporate Engagement Manager for all programs at The Kennedy Center.     Her breadth of knowledge and skillset make her an excellent addition to the team. We can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish with our new team member!     #NewHire

Congratulations to Washington Performing Arts alumna Jessica Mallow Gulley on becoming the President and Managing Director of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra!    Wishing you the best of luck in your new position and are proud of your accomplishments since your tenure here at Washington Performing Arts. 

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