Picture this, Calliope, a newly formed arts organization (dedicated to building community and advancing social justice through the arts) launches just as Covid-19 arrives. Yet despite the challenges, we have not just survived the last three years but thrived. Thanks to our wonderful supporters, outstanding musicians, and dedicated volunteers, we built the capacity to offer a program of high quality live- streamed performances, built an enthusiastic audience, and laid the foundation for continued growth. 

During the last year Calliope presented thirteen wonderful concerts both in-person and live-streamed. The offerings ranged from Baroque to classical, Klezmer to jazz, local to world music, with guaranteed fair wages to all artists. In addition, we have provided teaching and rehearsal space, co-produced benefit performances with other local organizations, and provided a home for youth arts education.

What lies ahead?
-Our first-ever commission of a new work
-Performances by international superstars
-Co-productions with local luminaries
-The re-opening of our gallery space providing opportunities for local visual artists

Please keep us in mind this holiday season when making your end-of-year gifts! With our challenge match, any donation you can make before the end of the year will be doubled, and every penny will go toward growing Calliope’s offerings.

$25 gives a ticket to someone who can’t afford one
$100 pays a technician to live-stream a performance
$150 guarantees our minimum fee for a musician
$600 sponsors a chamber ensemble
$1,000 sponsors a concert

Checks can be mailed to: Calliope: East Bay Music & Arts, 1501 Washington Avenue, Albany CA 94706. Donations can also be made online via PayPal at calliope-ebma.org/donate.

No gift is too small or too large. All donations to Calliope are 100% tax-deductible. Our nonprofit tax ID is 84-3430705.