Sandler Center Foundation

06/23/2026

Join us on Monday, July 13th from 6-8PM for the opening reception of the new artist exhibition at the Sandler Center! The new solo show, “Lather, Rinse, Repeat – Diary of a Homemaker,” features dynamic, nuanced pieces by local artist Hillarey Breedlove.

Get in early - registration for this free event closes on July 10th. We can't wait to have you. RSVP at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sandlerartistsshowcase/event/alexishillareybreedlove/.

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

It may not be "tax time" but did you know... all donations of $1,000 or more are eligible for up to a 65% credit from the Commonwealth of Virginia?

Virginia Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program for Education (NAP) lets you redirect state taxes to approved nonprofits like the Sandler Center Foundation. That means your money goes farther when you give to SCF.

But hurry, NAP donations are due by June 30th! Learn more and give your gift today! https://www.sandlercenterfoundation.org/donate-now

06/16/2026

New blog alert! From SCF Executive Director and CEO Lisa Baehre, we're rewinding to 2019.

"The year before COVID, the Sandler Center Foundation was on track to reach a record of 16,000 students through our programs. It had taken us roughly nine years to build to that level, and we were proud of what we had created. Then the pandemic hit, and that number dropped to zero."

Why revisit a moment from six years ago? Read the full blog to find out: https://www.sandlercenterfoundation.org/performative-or-substantive.

06/12/2026

Generous supporters made it possible for us to serve 21,982 students in the 2025-2026 academic year. Your gift to SCF supports the future of arts education, and you can start right now.

Did you know the Virginia Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program for Education (NAP) allows up to a 65% tax credit for donations to approved nonprofits like the Sandler Center Foundation? That means your gift to SCF goes farther.

https://www.sandlercenterfoundation.org/donate-now.
Hurry! NAP credits are available until June 30th. Learn more at the link above and give your gift today.

06/10/2026

With the school winding down, we know this year has been full of meaningful work. The Sandler Center Foundation is energized by what lies ahead. Over 16,000 students participated in our On the Road programs where arts education is brought directly to children who may not have access to the same creative opportunities.

Read all about it in our latest blog post: https://www.sandlercenterfoundation.org/on-the-road-2026-end-of-year-impact-summary

Thank you Richmond Ballet, Fleet Weather Center Norfolk, and BrassWind, our partnering organizations who helped make these programs possible!

06/10/2026

05/29/2026

We are thankful for our friends at Honolulu Theatre for Youth as a producing partner for the 2025-2026 school year's Virtual Academy programs. What was your favorite episode of "The HI Way" this year?

05/27/2026

In partnership with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, SCF leads the performing arts element by introducing students to the fundamentals of dance. Leveling the Performing Field is a great example of how we're creating a pathway for youth to explore the performing arts and have fun while learning.

Read the End of Year Impact Summary to find out how we did it: https://www.sandlercenterfoundation.org/leveling-the-performing-field-2026-end-of-year-impact-summary

Thank you, Hampton Roads Community Foundation, and current donors for generously supporting this program. Take part in our youth's creativity by donating today! https://www.sandlercenterfoundation.org/donate-now

The academic year is winding down, but our excitement for what lies ahead is amping up! Amid our changing landscape, SCF’s children’s programming continues to shine brightly for the next generation of this community’s performing artists.