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Keep the Music Playing! Support MusicFest Northwest for Another 80 Years!

For 80 incredible years, MusicFest has been a vibrant and inspiring experience for musicians and music lovers, making it a cultural highlight of the Inland Northwest.

Ways that you can give

Make a lasting impact at MusicFest Northwest by contributing your time, sponsoring an event or performer, or donating to our Endowment fund. Join our community as a sustaining donor and convert your donation into a monthly gift for steady support. Your ongoing generosity ensures we can Create, Connect, and Celebrate with young artists and bring the performing arts to our community all year round.

Donate Online Now

Unleash the power of music! Support MusicFest Northwest by donating online today. Your gift provides opportunities for young artists to shine.

Many Ways to Give

There are many ways to give to MusicFest Northwest. We can help you determine what is the right fit for you and make the greatest impact in our community.

Your Time Counts

Your time is a precious gift. Sharing it with MusicFest Northwest and our young artists creates a real impact. Give some of your time and make a difference today!

This Year, We Need Your Help

To ensure MusicFest continues to thrive and grow, we’re reaching out to you. With the challenges of recent times, your support is vital in continuing our mission of serving students of all ages and backgrounds.

Our Goal: 800 Supporters, $300 each

We need 800 passionate supporters to contribute $300 or $25 a month each to keep MusicFest alive and strong. Together, we can raise $240,000 to ensure our programs, events, and opportunities for students and young artists continue for many more years.

Preserve Our Legacy:
Your donation will help maintain the rich history and tradition of MusicFest, allowing us to provide access to music education and engagement for young people throughout our community for decades to come.

Expand Our Reach:
With your support, we can enhance our programs, offer scholarships, and create more opportunities for musicians at all levels.

Build Community:
By contributing, you’re joining a passionate community that believes in the power of music to connect, inspire, and uplift the human spirit.

Provide Positive Engagement:
When young people have the resources and opportunities to develop their creative expression through music, we all benefit from their gifts!

Donate:
If you can contribute $300 or $25 a month, we would be incredibly grateful! Every dollar counts, and together, we can make a significant impact.

Spread the Word:
Share this campaign with your friends, family, and fellow music lovers. The more people you reach, the closer we get to our goal!

Become an Advocate:
Encourage your network of friends to join us in this cause. Together, we can create a ripple effect that ensures MusicFest remains a shining star in our community.

Together, We Can Do This!

Another 80 years of music, dance, joy, and community.

Thank you for being part of the MusicFest family. Together, we share in our love for music, and together, we can keep it alive for generations to come!

Celebrate a Legacy of Artistry with MusicFest Northwest!

Membership Plans

As we approach our 80th anniversary in 2025, we warmly invite you to join the MusicFest Northwest Membership program. This initiative isn’t just about financial support—it’s a heartfelt mission to champion inclusivity and amplify every artist’s voice. Join us as we Connect, Create, and Celebrate the future of the arts in Spokane and the boundless creativity in our community.

Select the membership tier that resonates with your passion for the arts:

$100/month or $1,200 annually
Be a visionary supporter with these exclusive benefits:

  • All ‘Patron of the Arts’ benefits, plus:
  • Prominent Recognition on our website
  • Invitation to the Alumni Gala—a night of celebration with artists and patrons
  • VIP seating at all concerts
  • A personalized thank-you video from a featured artist

$50/month or $600 annually
Make a lasting impact with these perks:

  • All ‘Friend of the Festival’ benefits, plus:
  • Recognition in our event programs
  • Invitations to exclusive member-only events and receptions
  • Additional Complimentary MusicFest Northwest merchandise

SILVER | Friend of the Festival

$25/month or $300 annually
Support the festival and enjoy:

  • An official MusicFest Northwest T-shirt or Tote Bag
  • Recognition on our website
  • Access to members-only planning sessions for each year
  • Quarterly newsletter with festival news and updates

$10/month or $120 annually
Support the festival and stay connected with:

  • Recognition on our website
  • Quarterly newsletter with festival news and updates

Empowering Your Generosity

for a Sustainable Future

By making a gift to grow the MusicFest Northwest Endowment Fund, you maximize the impact of your generosity for the needs of today and tomorrow.

  • In addition to gifts of cash, including checks and online gifts, donors are encouraged to consider how gifts of assets can provide significant tax benefits:
    • IRA & Qualified Retirement Plans 
    • Real Estate
    • Life Insurance
    • Charitable Remainder Trust
  • Make a forever impact and be a part of the MusicFest Legacy Circle with a bequest in your will or estate plan.

Join us!

MusicFest Sponsors

Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
Steinway Piano Gallery Spokane
Spokane Symphony
Spokane Jazz Orchestra
Community Link Consulting
Caruso's U-District

Interested in advertising in MusicFest Northwest’s Program Books? Download the advertisers guide here.

MusicFest Northwest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. If you would like more information about being a sponsor, volunteering, or donating to MusicFest Northwest please call us at 509-327-3455 or email Dr. Nicole Sonbert at director@musicfestnorthwest.org.

Share your voice and give today!

Your donation helps support MusicFest Northwest and the Festival each year. Help foster and inspire a lifelong passion for the arts.

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