The Cliburn has hosted a variety of fundraising events to
support the Foundation's programs and operations since 1961. The
first, a benefit concert featuring a recital by Van Cliburn, was
held on March 27 of that year and raised the additional funds
needed to support the First Van Cliburn International Piano
Competition.
Since then, the Cliburn has held annual Gala fundraisers that,
thanks to the generous support patrons like you, continue to
sustain the Foundation's many programs. Featuring engaging themes
and lively entertainment, the annual Gala is hosted at a distinctly
Fort Worth venue every year, highlighting the Foundation's
commitment and deep ties to the local community.
The Van Cliburn Foundation Benefit Gala provides important
operating revenue that helps support the core programs of the
Cliburn-expanding children's knowledge of the arts through
educational initiatives such as Musical Awakenings®, nurturing
the careers of the six Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
finalists, presenting the annual Cliburn Concerts series, and
producing the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the
International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs™.
Galas are held in the three years between the Van Cliburn
International Piano Competitions and they contribute approximately
30 percent of the Cliburn's unearned revenue in those years,
providing important operating revenue that allows the Cliburn to
function day to day and produce the high quality programs to which
our patrons are accustomed.
Save the date and join us for our next gala on March 1,
2014.
